I love your post, Jamie, and the approach to writing on Substack. It reminds me of the blogging ethos of two decades ago (at least what I read about it). I've done something similar with my Substack, The Gift (which was named after the Lewis Hyde book The Gift, which was about making art, and creativity, in our modern world). It's tricky to not let those metrics slip in, or influence, how you think. The pressure feels immense. I also am looking for ways to build out/build up community in ways that are meaningful and soul-affirming.
Your stack sounds intriguing. I'll check it out. Agree 100% about building community by affirming soul first. I find Substack exciting simply for who is coming here to do just that. Rekindling the digital campfires.
I love your post, Jamie, and the approach to writing on Substack. It reminds me of the blogging ethos of two decades ago (at least what I read about it). I've done something similar with my Substack, The Gift (which was named after the Lewis Hyde book The Gift, which was about making art, and creativity, in our modern world). It's tricky to not let those metrics slip in, or influence, how you think. The pressure feels immense. I also am looking for ways to build out/build up community in ways that are meaningful and soul-affirming.
Your stack sounds intriguing. I'll check it out. Agree 100% about building community by affirming soul first. I find Substack exciting simply for who is coming here to do just that. Rekindling the digital campfires.
Thank you Wonder Verse! Yes to digital campfires🔥