Thank you so much for the mention, Fiona! And aye - fully agreed, we all have to find what works *for us*, and that means that most advice we encounter should just be treated as a thing we can experiment with, not a guaranteed, once-size-fits-all solution. (There's also the fact we're all trying to stand out - but if we all follow the same advice, we all end up kinda looking the same?)
Congratulations Fiona! So glad you're enjoying your journey as a writer. I recently joined Substack and I think your post is very encouraging. I hope you'll have even more good news to share in the near future!
Hi Fiona, Congratulations on the commitment. Its inspirational to this 74 year old Mindful Gardener. Keep saging as well as ageing and bolder and not so much older. Blessiings Tony
Happy anniversary Fiona. Thanks so much for writing this Substack. I learn so much from you which enriches my life. Honestly! I was drinking a delicious Alabariño last night. Didn’t even know what it was till attending your Zoom Spanish wine meet-up. Gracias xxx
Happy Stackaversary! And thank you for inspiring me to take a look around here and stay too (just as you did about 15 years earlier with Twitter!). And hear-hear to more personal posts: I think it’s the Instagram lesson I’ve been learning but not always heeding for over a decade now.
It's hard to push through that reluctance to expose yourself (as it were) but it's all part of the community side of Substack which can be so rewarding
Happy Substack anniversary! I don't know if this will be seen by those who aren't currently paid subscribers, but I'd urge free followers to upgrade - I've really valued the additional content and love feeling part of the community. I look forward to the next year!
Thank you so much for the mention, Fiona! And aye - fully agreed, we all have to find what works *for us*, and that means that most advice we encounter should just be treated as a thing we can experiment with, not a guaranteed, once-size-fits-all solution. (There's also the fact we're all trying to stand out - but if we all follow the same advice, we all end up kinda looking the same?)
Fortune favours the bravely weird, I reckon.
I think that’s the kind of motto one should have above one’s desk: Fortune Favours The Bravely Weird.
Congratulations Fiona! So glad you're enjoying your journey as a writer. I recently joined Substack and I think your post is very encouraging. I hope you'll have even more good news to share in the near future!
Thanks Lala and all the best with yours!
Hi Fiona, Congratulations on the commitment. Its inspirational to this 74 year old Mindful Gardener. Keep saging as well as ageing and bolder and not so much older. Blessiings Tony
Thanks, Tony. Gardening seems a great way to spend your time too!
Happy anniversary Fiona. Thanks so much for writing this Substack. I learn so much from you which enriches my life. Honestly! I was drinking a delicious Alabariño last night. Didn’t even know what it was till attending your Zoom Spanish wine meet-up. Gracias xxx
That's so great to hear! (Try Portugal's version of it which is called alvarinho too! Often equally good - and a little bit cheaper!)
Hi Fiona - some very useful advice. I started my Substack at the start of the year and will take your recommendations on board
More than anything I think it's a question of keeping going. Don't get discouraged - and enjoy it!
Happy Stackaversary! And thank you for inspiring me to take a look around here and stay too (just as you did about 15 years earlier with Twitter!). And hear-hear to more personal posts: I think it’s the Instagram lesson I’ve been learning but not always heeding for over a decade now.
It's hard to push through that reluctance to expose yourself (as it were) but it's all part of the community side of Substack which can be so rewarding
Well done on two whole years Fiona - and thanks for sharing your valuable tips!
It's a pleasure and thankyou!
Did it!! I love your posts - well done on two whole years!
Aaaw! Thanks, Liz. Much appreciated!
Happy Substack anniversary! I don't know if this will be seen by those who aren't currently paid subscribers, but I'd urge free followers to upgrade - I've really valued the additional content and love feeling part of the community. I look forward to the next year!
They should, Sally, so thanks 🙏
Well done!
So this is your Substack anniversary, but is my subscription anniversary the day I paid?
It is, I’m afraid. But you should be able to renew at the price you paid then as I understand it!