Tim, yet another great post. I agree with you on about everything. I truly love the Substack community, but overall (like every other platform) there's just too much content. I can neither read all of it, nor can I financially support everybody. It would be nice. 😊😊 Frankly, I understand why some Substack writers have such a big following. On the other hand, I'm puzzled by others. My goal is always quality over quantity. I prefer to 'really' connect with other people instead of having gazillion followers (although that would be kind of nice as well).
Yeah, it's an interesting balance. I enjoy writing and trying to put interesting content out there, but I would love more readers. Wouldn't we all? It's one reason we write. I hired Sarah Fay early on to help me figure out a few things (focus, look, frequency, etc.), which really helped. I'm considering hiring Russel Nohelty for a different purpose: ramping up numbers and focusing on book publishing platform-building and a few other things. I think getting outside help is good.
It definitely feels overwhelming. My emails are running over - I decided to mainly use the app to follow the readers I enjoy the most. Agreed also with your notes comment - it’s been a great way to build intimacy with others virtually.
I tend to spend more time on the app, and while I glance at the related emails, I skip most of them. The app feels more suitable to consume the various posts.
Yes, if I could go back I would subscribe less and follow more. But I also understand subscriptions are the social currency of Substack. I know in the long run it helps support the writer. How do you balance that though?
That's a good question, and I don't have a good answer. I suppose that when I at least scan the emails to see if there is something that catches my eye that's some sort of acknowledgement from me.
Same. Substack filter is almost at 1,000. Mixed in there is also all the impressions (likes, comments, etc). I also wonder if I just hit read all does the metric counts to people's open rates. Maybe I am overthinking this all. I appreciate you for indulging me!
Thanks for including me in great company. Like you, I can’t read a fraction of the Substacks I subscribe to. Too much good stuff! Maybe when I retire... 🤣
Wow, thank you for including me in your shout outs. It’s an honor to be here, and among these other fine folk too! Deeply grateful for you. Thank you, Timothy!
Tim, yet another great post. I agree with you on about everything. I truly love the Substack community, but overall (like every other platform) there's just too much content. I can neither read all of it, nor can I financially support everybody. It would be nice. 😊😊 Frankly, I understand why some Substack writers have such a big following. On the other hand, I'm puzzled by others. My goal is always quality over quantity. I prefer to 'really' connect with other people instead of having gazillion followers (although that would be kind of nice as well).
Yeah, it's an interesting balance. I enjoy writing and trying to put interesting content out there, but I would love more readers. Wouldn't we all? It's one reason we write. I hired Sarah Fay early on to help me figure out a few things (focus, look, frequency, etc.), which really helped. I'm considering hiring Russel Nohelty for a different purpose: ramping up numbers and focusing on book publishing platform-building and a few other things. I think getting outside help is good.
It definitely feels overwhelming. My emails are running over - I decided to mainly use the app to follow the readers I enjoy the most. Agreed also with your notes comment - it’s been a great way to build intimacy with others virtually.
I tend to spend more time on the app, and while I glance at the related emails, I skip most of them. The app feels more suitable to consume the various posts.
Yes, if I could go back I would subscribe less and follow more. But I also understand subscriptions are the social currency of Substack. I know in the long run it helps support the writer. How do you balance that though?
That's a good question, and I don't have a good answer. I suppose that when I at least scan the emails to see if there is something that catches my eye that's some sort of acknowledgement from me.
Same. Substack filter is almost at 1,000. Mixed in there is also all the impressions (likes, comments, etc). I also wonder if I just hit read all does the metric counts to people's open rates. Maybe I am overthinking this all. I appreciate you for indulging me!
I heartily agree with points 3 and 5. There's so many good things to read here.
Thanks for including me in great company. Like you, I can’t read a fraction of the Substacks I subscribe to. Too much good stuff! Maybe when I retire... 🤣
Thank you so much for the lovely shoutout, Timothy! I appreciate that! And in such good company.
Yup, I just ran across your Substack a few weeks back and like it quite a bit. Keep it up!
Great post and thanks for the shout out!
Thanks, Matthew, really appreciate it!
Wow, thank you for including me in your shout outs. It’s an honor to be here, and among these other fine folk too! Deeply grateful for you. Thank you, Timothy!
Thanks, Scoot! Keep up your good work!
Thanks for the shoutout! Cant stop wont stop :)
Doncha stop, doncha stop...! (channeling The Cars, I think...!)