I wish I knew! I'm not sure if it was the picture of Amsterdam that people loved or if it was because the text was short or if it was because of the day and time. It's hard to know exactly why. I wouldn't overthink it and just experiment with different types of notes at different times of the day/week. Hope this is somewhat helpful!
What I don’t understand is why people subscribe to my Substack, even show enthusiasm for something I have written or the name of my Substack, but then it transpires that they already subscribe to 450 others. Are they REALLY going to read mine and, if not, why subscribe? Do people spend all day doing nothing but reading Substacks?
Good question. I guess I considered it viral because there was a lot of engagement and it more than doubled my subscriber growth in days. I have yet to see how engagement will be and agree with quality over quantity. So I’m hoping I can build on this first and I’m not currently pushing hard for new subscribers. I want to first see what types of posts my current subscribers enjoy the most.
I think I will like 2. Sounds like fun lol! The idea of a creative writing prompt for people to try out different writing styles sounds interesting and something I think I’d like to try out.
Hi, Pierre! Tbh, I don’t have an answer to that question because I haven’t spent much time on Twitter. I have an account, but I never go into it. Wdyt?
Happened to me too and it sure is exciting!😄 congrats!! Write what is the most exciting for you to write😊 but all of those sound good to me! I’m against having to have a niche!
You went viral on Substack notes?
HOW?
please share. And let us know
Hi Edward,
I wish I knew! I'm not sure if it was the picture of Amsterdam that people loved or if it was because the text was short or if it was because of the day and time. It's hard to know exactly why. I wouldn't overthink it and just experiment with different types of notes at different times of the day/week. Hope this is somewhat helpful!
Gotcha. Thanks for letting me know
What I don’t understand is why people subscribe to my Substack, even show enthusiasm for something I have written or the name of my Substack, but then it transpires that they already subscribe to 450 others. Are they REALLY going to read mine and, if not, why subscribe? Do people spend all day doing nothing but reading Substacks?
All good questions! I sometimes wonder the same. I have a handful that I read regularly. And the rest, occasionally. Can only consume so much!
I agree. I do the same.
How about a mix of everything? I find that it gets monotonous sometimes.
It’s looking like that’s what I’ll do! ;)
I've seen this viral comment before a few times but what does that mean exactly?? Can someine define viral for this newcomer please??
I was under the impression the goal was quality over quantity on Substack? Of course, admittedly, I love BOTH. ❤️
Come see my tiny STACK. I think you'll like it.
Good question. I guess I considered it viral because there was a lot of engagement and it more than doubled my subscriber growth in days. I have yet to see how engagement will be and agree with quality over quantity. So I’m hoping I can build on this first and I’m not currently pushing hard for new subscribers. I want to first see what types of posts my current subscribers enjoy the most.
Oh, wow, no wonder that photo went viral - it's STUNNING!
I'd love to hear more about life as a freelance writer! What sort of projects you work on, that sort of thing :)
Thanks, Susannah! I will definitely share more about freelancing as that seems to be a common interest among my subscribers. Stay tuned!
Great! <3 I freelanced for 6 years as a translator so can't wait to hear about your experiences!
I think I will like 2. Sounds like fun lol! The idea of a creative writing prompt for people to try out different writing styles sounds interesting and something I think I’d like to try out.
Thanks for sharing, Dolamu! I think I will continue with the creative writing prompts, so stay tuned!
Do you think we are early on substack notes and it will be big like Twitter one day?
Hi, Pierre! Tbh, I don’t have an answer to that question because I haven’t spent much time on Twitter. I have an account, but I never go into it. Wdyt?
Hi Alexis, number 1 and 3 sound great. I am a new new new writer, so number 2 would also be useful , thank you !
Thank you for letting me know! 1 & 3 seem to be the winner. I have lots to write about! ;)
I would like to hear about one and three. And Congrats, Alexis.
Noted! 😻
Indeed! Reading cats will rule!
You’re welcome! ✨
Love it! Congrats! Interviews and dairy sound rad.
Thanks for letting me know, Amber!
Happened to me too and it sure is exciting!😄 congrats!! Write what is the most exciting for you to write😊 but all of those sound good to me! I’m against having to have a niche!
Same! I don’t really want to niche. 😻
4 interviews please
What types of interviews/people would be most interesting?
Creating Wealth With Creative Thinking https://open.substack.com/pub/michael880/p/creating-wealth-with-creative-thinking?r=3b6pw1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Happened with me too (or at least I like to think that)
:D