Great tips Tamsin! I realised I def have to write before I read on Substack. Otherwise I end up down so many rabbit holes and lost in amazing writing, then I forgot to do my own! So yes to that especially. 🙌🏻✨
Hi Tamzin. These last few weeks i have been thinking about what / how I have learned since becoming a Stacker, and how I'd mark my first anniversary with a post that gives it back. Just about every thing you write here fits the bill, so I'll give you my endorsement (restack) instead. Until my day in May I'll be figuring out a different thrust. BTW, I hold that good writers have a duty to help each other broadcast ideas on solving the terrors of climate change.... i.e:- https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/an-essay-contest-its-january-1-2050 Peace, Maurice
New kid on the Substack block here who very much appreciates this article’s wisdom. In ways, it feels as though the keys to making Substack different from social media are the ways in which we manage the overwhelm. The ways you outline beautifully in this post. Thank you for sharing this, Tamzin. Deeply helpful. 💙
Thanks Tamzin. Great stuff here. I had some initial rapid subscriber growth and then for the last few weeks it plateaued. It started to get under my skin, especially comparing myself to others and wondering if I was doing something "wrong." I had to step back and remind myself why I am here in the first place which was to leave all the social media drama behind and join a creative community. It is hard to not get sucked in at times and I appreciate the reminder to focus on what is important and the "why" behind me being here.
Great tips here Tamzin! Regarding Notes: I had to take a step back from being on there all the time and this past Autumn, I turned off my notifications and some days I wasn’t on Notes at all. I enjoy Notes and I am not saying it’s a bad thing but at times it can feel very social media-ish and before you know it, a huge amount of time has gone by and you haven’t gotten anything done (like writing a post). I just remind myself, write first, “talk” on Notes later! 😊
The Substack overwhelm is real! There are so many amazing writers & artists on here that it’s easy to oversubscribe & then feel like you can never keep up with all the lovely art and writing coming your way.
Please don’t come into susbtack thinking you can earn a living here. I’ve seen so many people arrive with great visions and end up bitter and depressed.
You must do it because you enjoy it first and foremost.
This post is coming at the right time for me! I was slowly starting to feel overwhelmed by all the tips and Tricks and dos and don'ts that this post is a true calm bald for my nervous system 💕
Thanks so much for this! I am new and definitely overwhelmed. Sometimes I’m not sure which advice to take or which advice is genuine. I’m doing my best to just stick to my vision so I appreciate this encouragement! Also, anyone know how common it is to get bot followers? I think I got my first lol.
Thanks Tamzin, great tips! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed and loose sight of vision. Look forward to reading more 🤍
Great tips Tamsin! I realised I def have to write before I read on Substack. Otherwise I end up down so many rabbit holes and lost in amazing writing, then I forgot to do my own! So yes to that especially. 🙌🏻✨
Hi Tamzin. These last few weeks i have been thinking about what / how I have learned since becoming a Stacker, and how I'd mark my first anniversary with a post that gives it back. Just about every thing you write here fits the bill, so I'll give you my endorsement (restack) instead. Until my day in May I'll be figuring out a different thrust. BTW, I hold that good writers have a duty to help each other broadcast ideas on solving the terrors of climate change.... i.e:- https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/an-essay-contest-its-january-1-2050 Peace, Maurice
New kid on the Substack block here who very much appreciates this article’s wisdom. In ways, it feels as though the keys to making Substack different from social media are the ways in which we manage the overwhelm. The ways you outline beautifully in this post. Thank you for sharing this, Tamzin. Deeply helpful. 💙
Thanks Tamzin. Great stuff here. I had some initial rapid subscriber growth and then for the last few weeks it plateaued. It started to get under my skin, especially comparing myself to others and wondering if I was doing something "wrong." I had to step back and remind myself why I am here in the first place which was to leave all the social media drama behind and join a creative community. It is hard to not get sucked in at times and I appreciate the reminder to focus on what is important and the "why" behind me being here.
I LOVE this and I needed this, and I want to hear more about the creative community you are creating. 🤗
Great tips here Tamzin! Regarding Notes: I had to take a step back from being on there all the time and this past Autumn, I turned off my notifications and some days I wasn’t on Notes at all. I enjoy Notes and I am not saying it’s a bad thing but at times it can feel very social media-ish and before you know it, a huge amount of time has gone by and you haven’t gotten anything done (like writing a post). I just remind myself, write first, “talk” on Notes later! 😊
The Substack overwhelm is real! There are so many amazing writers & artists on here that it’s easy to oversubscribe & then feel like you can never keep up with all the lovely art and writing coming your way.
Please don’t come into susbtack thinking you can earn a living here. I’ve seen so many people arrive with great visions and end up bitter and depressed.
You must do it because you enjoy it first and foremost.
I’m so happy that you wrote this piece. I cannot tell you how much this has been on my mind this week! You’ve made me feel seen 🤍
Fabulous post! Can’t wait for the next installment
Love the “Comparison-itis” discussion but also the “joy of missing out” twist on fomo.
Quality over endless number seeking is an excellent reminder.
There should be a tutorial on how to follow but not subscribe immediately.
Awesome advice! Thanks for sharing Tamzin!
This post is coming at the right time for me! I was slowly starting to feel overwhelmed by all the tips and Tricks and dos and don'ts that this post is a true calm bald for my nervous system 💕
Thanks so much for this! I am new and definitely overwhelmed. Sometimes I’m not sure which advice to take or which advice is genuine. I’m doing my best to just stick to my vision so I appreciate this encouragement! Also, anyone know how common it is to get bot followers? I think I got my first lol.