Sep 7, 2023·edited Sep 7, 2023Liked by Nancy Reddy
I started my Substack (and Medium) writing in early August, after a decade long hiatus from any focus on writing. It was definiately way too soon. I have a multitude of ideas (projects) in mind, but absolutely no structure/set schedule. I do hope that eventually things will come together, as I look for ways to incorporate my writing, photography and other visual arts into a newsletter that others will find of value.
Thanks for the newsletter. I just started writing one here called The Musings of a Normal Midwestern Guy. I have 10 or so subscribers but sometimes I don't care. I'm not sure if I'm doing this for people or if it's like a journal. Do you write for yourself or do you actually hope people read what you write? My other big problem is figuring out how to end my posts. I write and write, then I'm done but can't figure out a graceful way to end things. I hope I'll learn some tips from you.
In this newsletter, I definitely have an audience in mind - writers! People who care about their writing and need some encouragement and practical advice. But I also think there's value in writing that's just for yourself, or writing that's a way to think through things! And endings are so hard! With a newsletter, I think it helps to keep the piece short and end on a kicker.
I started my Substack (and Medium) writing in early August, after a decade long hiatus from any focus on writing. It was definiately way too soon. I have a multitude of ideas (projects) in mind, but absolutely no structure/set schedule. I do hope that eventually things will come together, as I look for ways to incorporate my writing, photography and other visual arts into a newsletter that others will find of value.
I think there's a lot of value in doing what you're doing--pausing, reflecting on what you want to do, picking it back up. Good luck!
Thanks. Right now it feel like I might never be ready to really buckle down, which is quite discouraging. I’m not ready to give up just yet, though!
maybe you don't need to *buckle down*! maybe you need a little more freedom . . .
Thanks for the newsletter. I just started writing one here called The Musings of a Normal Midwestern Guy. I have 10 or so subscribers but sometimes I don't care. I'm not sure if I'm doing this for people or if it's like a journal. Do you write for yourself or do you actually hope people read what you write? My other big problem is figuring out how to end my posts. I write and write, then I'm done but can't figure out a graceful way to end things. I hope I'll learn some tips from you.
In this newsletter, I definitely have an audience in mind - writers! People who care about their writing and need some encouragement and practical advice. But I also think there's value in writing that's just for yourself, or writing that's a way to think through things! And endings are so hard! With a newsletter, I think it helps to keep the piece short and end on a kicker.
Thanks, I'll give it a try.