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- I can do it! (I was lucky to get technical help)
- Committing to a firm deadline helped a ton, otherwise I'd still be fretting and tweaking. Now that's it out, I know I can perfect my interview technique and sound quality over time
I've added one new paid subscription and several Kofi tips, but best of all, one of my subscribers said she waits every week for my email and is always happy when she sees it's there.
Whenever I get down about my lack of reach, I'll try to remember the few who appreciate what I do here.
THIS! This is why we write! One or two subs who wait for your work every week is--in my opinion--better than dozens who are ambivalent. Thank you for sharing this!
Yes, Yes, and YES. I frequently cross paths with one of my subscribers on walks to my local coffeehouse and she is always excited to stop and discuss whatβs sheβs read.
I just subscribed! The soothing relaxation with the poetry alongside the subtle sounds of nature is great, keep it up <3
Also, I feel you might be interested in my fairly new substack, where I weave my poetry into monologue reflections written in narrative and storytelling-esque style.
At the end of each post, I am including a mention of how much clicking on that little β€οΈmeans to me. My βlikesβ have really increased with this small ask.
Write regularly - I do a Friday post and a Monday discussion thread. Participate in anything that Substack offers (including office hours which I love) and just keep going. I've got better at headlines (I use headline analyser). I'm finding that the original headline which was my working title for a post makes a great subhead and I tweak away on headline analyser to get the best headline I can.
It helps you build a more effective headline (title) for your post. Something that people are more likely to click and read. There is a free version which I use https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer
I have never tried to improve it. I am guessing people are opening it because they signed up wanting to read what I write. It's a niche topic - bringing nonviolent communication into my family.
Had 6 new paid subscriptions in one day. I think that's a record for a day other than my launch. Of course, I had to social media beg well beyond my comfort level, but it worked.
Hey Jimmy. Congrats! Social media exposure has done me wonders, so I set out to automate parts of it. I just released https://newslettertosocials.com which I think could help automate parts of your social media operation. Would love to chat more to see how i can help! Good luck
300 paid is the next goal. The archive alone is worth the price of the subscription even if I got hit by a truck tomorrow and I'm not taking up street jogging.
I'm posting my first piece of paid content tomorrow and it's a win because I kept thinking I wouldn't have the discipline to get something put together, and I proved myself wrong! Feels great! :)
I'm posting my first paid content in a week and I'm nervous because I don't have any paid subscribers yet. I'm hoping that the previews are enough to get people to both subscribe and share my work with others. But I feel good about it (and I subscribed to yours π)
Weird win, but these are weird times, so here it goes. I've been sick all week with Covid. I'll be fine, but I thought I might have to call in sick from my substack. Reason being that I write slice of life humor, and well, there just isn't much to say about the quarantine experience. But I found a way around it, and I'm posting on schedule this week. Hopefully, my readers will get as much joy out of Sunday's post as I got writing it. That's my win.
π Roll call π
Who has a win from this week they'd like to share? Reply to this comment! We'll celebrate together.
I surpassed 50 subscribers! I know, not a ton, but everyone has to start somewhere :)
Go Brian!
There are some people who would absolutely love to have 50 subscribers -- we DO all start somewhere, so celebrate every win and milestone!
Thank you Sarah!
50 is a great start! Congrats, Brian!
Thanks so much Jenny!
congrats - that's awesome, a very good start indeed!!
Congratulations!! Thatβs a big milestone, 50 was around the number that I started believing βwow, this might actually work!β Keep it up!
Thanks! Yeah, not sure why it's such a good number, but it feels great :)
Congrats!
Thank you Daphne!
Congrats, Brian!!! I think itβs a wonderful accomplishment. Iβm in a similar boat...almost there!
Thanks Justin! Before you know it you'll be there π
Thanks Brian! I appreciate the encouragement! π
Nice work, that's a great milestone!
Great stuff Brian!
Thanks Liam!
Congratulations Brian!
Thanks Glenn!
That's fabulous!
Congrats!
Nice work! β‘οΈβ‘οΈ
Nice
I'm just starting at 0, so kudos to you! <3
I'm sure it took a lot of work and content to get to 50. :: cheers ::
Thank you Kristal!
Keep going Robert! I've subscribed. I'm looking forward to reading your short stories :)
I published my first podcast episode, and despite my nerves when hitting "publish", the world didn't crumble π₯³
Tania on the air waves!
πͺππ½
Tania, it was great!
THANK YOU Sarah π
Awesome! And I love that you included a transcript, because I don't always have time to listen. Congrats!
Thank you!! The full transcript probably takes a while to read though :)
Just had a chance to listen to this and commented on your post. It was terrific!
HA! You go Tania. Iβm still building up the courage to do it. So if I my ask, what did you learn from the experience?
You can do it!!
I learnt that:
- I can do it! (I was lucky to get technical help)
- Committing to a firm deadline helped a ton, otherwise I'd still be fretting and tweaking. Now that's it out, I know I can perfect my interview technique and sound quality over time
- I want to buy a microphone and use a software like ZenCastr to get better sound quality (ETA: check out this useful post by Jeremy Caplan https://wondertools.substack.com/p/recording?s=r)
- I would like a magic pill to stop mmm-ing so much
βΊοΈ
I've added one new paid subscription and several Kofi tips, but best of all, one of my subscribers said she waits every week for my email and is always happy when she sees it's there.
Whenever I get down about my lack of reach, I'll try to remember the few who appreciate what I do here.
What could be better?
THIS! This is why we write! One or two subs who wait for your work every week is--in my opinion--better than dozens who are ambivalent. Thank you for sharing this!
Yes, Yes, and YES. I frequently cross paths with one of my subscribers on walks to my local coffeehouse and she is always excited to stop and discuss whatβs sheβs read.
Oh, Iβd love that.
I'm new to your writing, but I look forward to you email, too!
I just subscribed! The soothing relaxation with the poetry alongside the subtle sounds of nature is great, keep it up <3
Also, I feel you might be interested in my fairly new substack, where I weave my poetry into monologue reflections written in narrative and storytelling-esque style.
Thank you! I just subscribed back :)
Thank you!
Thatβs awesome
That's great! I had similar feedback fairly early on and it's really kept me going.
And I just subscribed to both!
I love this, congrats Ramona!
At the end of each post, I am including a mention of how much clicking on that little β€οΈmeans to me. My βlikesβ have really increased with this small ask.
How lovely :) I saw Natalie Cruz had a great nudge this week to hit the <3 button https://nataliecruz.substack.com/p/detroit-36-hours-a-tourist?s=r
Personally, I'm always turned off when "liking" a post is tied to a promotion or give-away. Kate's nudge is heartfelt and well said. Two thumbs up!
This also helps email providers know your email isnβt spam!
Oh...I didn't know that. This is good information.
I didnβt know that. Cool!
That is a good idea. I keep trying to figure out how to get people to "like" my posts!
Congratulations! I need to try some variation of this.
Somehow, every year, I forget that I can just ask for things I want instead of shivering in the snow. Good tip.
Just clicked, great prompt :)
Thank you.
I just subscribed, Kate. Yummy!
Hope you like it. And I to you.
I'm now at over 470 subscribers. Thanks to recommendations it has grown a lot recently. Can't wait to hit the milestone of 500
Subscribed. Next office hours you will be at least 500, which is pretty awesome!
Thank you. I'm hoping so
So close!
How long did it take you to get that following? Do you have any tips for growing a following? (I'm just starting out).
Just subscribed.
That's great to hear!
Thatβs awesome Cali. What have you learned on the journey?
Write regularly - I do a Friday post and a Monday discussion thread. Participate in anything that Substack offers (including office hours which I love) and just keep going. I've got better at headlines (I use headline analyser). I'm finding that the original headline which was my working title for a post makes a great subhead and I tweak away on headline analyser to get the best headline I can.
What is headline analyser?
It helps you build a more effective headline (title) for your post. Something that people are more likely to click and read. There is a free version which I use https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer
Thank you for that, Cali. Great tip. So many useful tips from different ones on here. Appreciated by this newbie!
Thanks
Yeah what is a headline analyses? Sounds like I need this!
I just subscribed :)
Thank you
Congrats! Recommendations has been a huge source of growth for me as well!
Made it to 60 subscribers and have over 50 % open rate consistently. Happy with that.
Love non violent communication!! Was quite active in past! Much needed!!
Yay Sarah! Go, go, go!
"over 50 % open rate" - what does that mean?
The number of people who open an email relative to the number of people who receive the email.
I was told 50% is good.
Cool!
As you should be!
Congrats, that's fantastic! Any advice on what's worked well for you for improving open rate % ?
I have never tried to improve it. I am guessing people are opening it because they signed up wanting to read what I write. It's a niche topic - bringing nonviolent communication into my family.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Oh no worries, that's important work! Good luck with your upcoming articles :)
50% open rate is fantastic. Well done
Congratulations!
I am in talks with a major company to feature my work across their socials which has millions in reach, that should result in some new subs I hope.
Congrats!
Congrats!
That's exciting!
Congrats!
Thatβs a great idea, wish you luck with that
Congratulations
Had 6 new paid subscriptions in one day. I think that's a record for a day other than my launch. Of course, I had to social media beg well beyond my comfort level, but it worked.
Hey Jimmy. Congrats! Social media exposure has done me wonders, so I set out to automate parts of it. I just released https://newslettertosocials.com which I think could help automate parts of your social media operation. Would love to chat more to see how i can help! Good luck
Hmm - I am interested in this as well, Krager! I will check it out after this session!
I'm about to go paid. I hope I can follow your success
Hell yes, Jimmy!
300 paid is the next goal. The archive alone is worth the price of the subscription even if I got hit by a truck tomorrow and I'm not taking up street jogging.
that's fantastic! Congratulations!!
I'm posting my first piece of paid content tomorrow and it's a win because I kept thinking I wouldn't have the discipline to get something put together, and I proved myself wrong! Feels great! :)
Congrats!
I'm posting my first paid content in a week and I'm nervous because I don't have any paid subscribers yet. I'm hoping that the previews are enough to get people to both subscribe and share my work with others. But I feel good about it (and I subscribed to yours π)
Awesome!
Congratulations! it is such a confidence booster!
Congratulations! Writing starts with the first click on "Publish". Keep at it!
Weird win, but these are weird times, so here it goes. I've been sick all week with Covid. I'll be fine, but I thought I might have to call in sick from my substack. Reason being that I write slice of life humor, and well, there just isn't much to say about the quarantine experience. But I found a way around it, and I'm posting on schedule this week. Hopefully, my readers will get as much joy out of Sunday's post as I got writing it. That's my win.
I hope you feel better, Michael!
Get better fast, Michael!
Sorry you gots the covids friend! Looking forward to Sunday as usual!
Good going! I'm glad you're okay.
I got to write about books for Time Magazine! https://time.com/6170414/books-to-break-reading-slump/