Mine was that folks who originally paid to subscribe weren't always the most active readers! I think seeing my own evolution was surprising too...I've shifted my focus several times and didn't expect the flood of ideas to change the direction like it has but it's been a fun ride! I also didn't expect the genuine connections I found here …
Mine was that folks who originally paid to subscribe weren't always the most active readers! I think seeing my own evolution was surprising too...I've shifted my focus several times and didn't expect the flood of ideas to change the direction like it has but it's been a fun ride! I also didn't expect the genuine connections I found here through which is honestly why I wanted to share my writing in the first place!
As far as making connections I think being intentional about offering opportunities to collaborate and championing artists has led to a feeling of genuine community. As for the changes in direction- that's been more about following my own level of enthusiasm/excitement for different projects and trying new things to see what resonates. One piece of feedback I got was that someone always hoped my weekly letter would have poetry inside so I decided to start sharing more poetry and launched a series called "Bloom" for paying subs once a week where I read an original poem.
We'll see how it goes, I feel like some things just need time to gain traction and as long as you're enjoying the ride, it's worth it!
Mine was that folks who originally paid to subscribe weren't always the most active readers! I think seeing my own evolution was surprising too...I've shifted my focus several times and didn't expect the flood of ideas to change the direction like it has but it's been a fun ride! I also didn't expect the genuine connections I found here through which is honestly why I wanted to share my writing in the first place!
What's a notable shift that might benefit other readers on this thread?
As far as making connections I think being intentional about offering opportunities to collaborate and championing artists has led to a feeling of genuine community. As for the changes in direction- that's been more about following my own level of enthusiasm/excitement for different projects and trying new things to see what resonates. One piece of feedback I got was that someone always hoped my weekly letter would have poetry inside so I decided to start sharing more poetry and launched a series called "Bloom" for paying subs once a week where I read an original poem.
We'll see how it goes, I feel like some things just need time to gain traction and as long as you're enjoying the ride, it's worth it!