I feel like, as good as Substack has been for my writing journey, often I feel discouraged by the metrics and numbers that we are forced to face in the backend. The social media spin it’s taking is interesting but I am wondering if it works for what I want to do?
This is to say that I think writing should be a private practice, for millions to read. And nowadays it’s almost impossible to do it that way, unless you have the resources to dedicate yourself to it full time.
Already I think you are doing much better than A LOT of people. You had the courage to remove yourself from city living and you are learning how to care for the earth and skills which are the real privilege in today’s world!
Emotions are something we cannot really control much, they come and go and they make us human! So don’t be too hard on yourself.
I think it’s outstanding that you can write well in two languages, that’ rare!
I am bilingual and I can’t write properly in my own native language anymore 😂
I feel the same way about opening up the dashboard and seeing metrics, I usually try to avoid it at all costs because my head begins to focus on numbers and it’s not something that contributes to my experience in any way. This new social media spin is cool but strange? I enjoy seeing people’s notes but I am also wondering if it’s just going to end up like Twitter? Plus I’m a lover of long format and my brain has a hard time coming up with short form text 🫠.
I do enjoy reading your notes and your newsletter, so that’s from a reader’s point of view. But I’d also totally understand for you not want to post notes, you have your hands full with your Father’s biography! That’s an amazing project I’m excited to see grow!!
Thank you for your kind words regarding my writing, reading your comment really was an energy boost and a reminder to be easier on myself ❤️
It's so easy for the metrics aspect, and the hypervisibility of the times we're in to lead us to compare ourselves to other creators! I love the confirmation that you received that you're in a good place. It's also been helpful for me to hold my own definition of success as a writer / creator and to trust that as I create what feels right in my soul it will attract the people for whom it resonates. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thank you! That moment in tia water was total bliss (once I’d gotten over the fear of worrying what’s beneath me in deep bodies of water 😰). I’m excited for summer again!
I feel like, as good as Substack has been for my writing journey, often I feel discouraged by the metrics and numbers that we are forced to face in the backend. The social media spin it’s taking is interesting but I am wondering if it works for what I want to do?
This is to say that I think writing should be a private practice, for millions to read. And nowadays it’s almost impossible to do it that way, unless you have the resources to dedicate yourself to it full time.
Already I think you are doing much better than A LOT of people. You had the courage to remove yourself from city living and you are learning how to care for the earth and skills which are the real privilege in today’s world!
Emotions are something we cannot really control much, they come and go and they make us human! So don’t be too hard on yourself.
I think it’s outstanding that you can write well in two languages, that’ rare!
I am bilingual and I can’t write properly in my own native language anymore 😂
Thank you for sharing, Naomi!
I feel the same way about opening up the dashboard and seeing metrics, I usually try to avoid it at all costs because my head begins to focus on numbers and it’s not something that contributes to my experience in any way. This new social media spin is cool but strange? I enjoy seeing people’s notes but I am also wondering if it’s just going to end up like Twitter? Plus I’m a lover of long format and my brain has a hard time coming up with short form text 🫠.
I do enjoy reading your notes and your newsletter, so that’s from a reader’s point of view. But I’d also totally understand for you not want to post notes, you have your hands full with your Father’s biography! That’s an amazing project I’m excited to see grow!!
Thank you for your kind words regarding my writing, reading your comment really was an energy boost and a reminder to be easier on myself ❤️
“My peak moment this week was listening to reggaeton in the car whilst crying my eyes out without shame.” I relate soooo much to this.
And I’m very happy that you’re learning to allow yourself feel all the emotions without judge, it’s so liberating! (Is even liberating a word?)
It's so easy for the metrics aspect, and the hypervisibility of the times we're in to lead us to compare ourselves to other creators! I love the confirmation that you received that you're in a good place. It's also been helpful for me to hold my own definition of success as a writer / creator and to trust that as I create what feels right in my soul it will attract the people for whom it resonates. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thank you! That moment in tia water was total bliss (once I’d gotten over the fear of worrying what’s beneath me in deep bodies of water 😰). I’m excited for summer again!