On a more serious note, I think it’s wise to start by not knowing what you’ll write about and just follow your interests. In that way you’re more likely to produce regularly, and with authenticity, which I suspect will lead to an engaged audience. And if nothing else, you’ll learn, become a better writer, and have some fun!
💯 agreed! That's why I set up this pub about random sh*t so I don't have to feel constrained or like I actually know what I'm doing. Haha. I'm glad it's relatable! 😹
I keep Substack on the DL… like, I want it to be our lil secret and have bro marketers as far away from it until this warmhearted culture is so dominant that bro marketers CANNOT thrive here 😈
Great! They are a little wacky though. The one I’m currently writing a piece for is this:
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One morning, you wake up to find that your pet cat, Whiskers, has somehow gained the ability to talk. Not only can Whiskers talk, but he has also developed a rather sophisticated and sarcastic sense of humor. As you navigate your daily routine, Whiskers provides a running commentary on everything from your choice of breakfast to your work-from-home setup.
Write about a day in your life with your newly chatty and hilariously opinionated cat. How do you react to Whiskers' constant quips and observations? How does he interact with other people or pets in your life? And most importantly, what happens when Whiskers decides he has some brilliant ideas on how you should improve your life?
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I see you’ve subscribed. Thank you! So you’ll see what I come up with soon. Not sure how good it will be, but having some fun here!
I lol’d at number 5. These are all too real 😅
On a more serious note, I think it’s wise to start by not knowing what you’ll write about and just follow your interests. In that way you’re more likely to produce regularly, and with authenticity, which I suspect will lead to an engaged audience. And if nothing else, you’ll learn, become a better writer, and have some fun!
💯 agreed! That's why I set up this pub about random sh*t so I don't have to feel constrained or like I actually know what I'm doing. Haha. I'm glad it's relatable! 😹
I had to change my homepage to subscriptions instead of notes. Otherwise, I was scrolling, scrolling, scrolling with some reading in between 😂
Good tip! 😹
I did laugh out loud, and obviously related a lot! 😄
I keep Substack on the DL… like, I want it to be our lil secret and have bro marketers as far away from it until this warmhearted culture is so dominant that bro marketers CANNOT thrive here 😈
Where can I sign up to participate in this initiative?! 😻
Hahaha I think you already are 🤗
"so I stopped using my phone and laptop" hahaha well done
😹 Thanks
Writing prompt exchanges… yeah! I don’t know if my creativity compares.
It’s just for fun! No pressure.
You’re on!
😂😂 damn I did all the same things!!
I even went a step further: block access on my laptop so I can't get on it during focus hours.
Hahaha. Good tip! ✅
Substack notes has that affect on people! Currently finding out how to place boundaries on it too🥴
Some people have mentioned time blocking. Like only allowing yourself an hour a day. 🤞🏻
Looking forward to those prompts, it's a great idea. I'm getting used to this new world of Substack.
Great! They are a little wacky though. The one I’m currently writing a piece for is this:
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One morning, you wake up to find that your pet cat, Whiskers, has somehow gained the ability to talk. Not only can Whiskers talk, but he has also developed a rather sophisticated and sarcastic sense of humor. As you navigate your daily routine, Whiskers provides a running commentary on everything from your choice of breakfast to your work-from-home setup.
Write about a day in your life with your newly chatty and hilariously opinionated cat. How do you react to Whiskers' constant quips and observations? How does he interact with other people or pets in your life? And most importantly, what happens when Whiskers decides he has some brilliant ideas on how you should improve your life?
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😹
I see you’ve subscribed. Thank you! So you’ll see what I come up with soon. Not sure how good it will be, but having some fun here!