I was looking to launch a Substack newsletter and came across Pubstack Success. Karen's free resources were extremely helpful -- clear, well-written and practical. I also had three Zoom consults with her (via Zoom) which shortened my start-up time and got me fully familiar with the platform. I've had long experience with graphic design and technical writing, but there's a lot to know about Substack that is not immediately evident. Karen's been great to work with, and her subscription fee and consult fees are well worth it. After two months, I'm nine posts in with 85 subscribers. My next task is to grow the subscriber base.
Thanks so much for the shoutout, Rick. And for the delicious Hawaiian goodies! Rick writes about the challenges of our high-stimulation environment, where everyone is always ‘On’ and boredom has been eliminated.
If you’re looking for ways to reduce overstimulation and take a step back, check out Rick’s work.
So who asked you to weigh in on my writing career? And send me an email that I didn't ask for? With a vulgar expression that's supposed to what, challenge me? I sure didn't. I carry two substacks and a new podcast if it's any of your business. And I've got terminal cancer, so why don't you just go away and worry about yourself, and stop talking to complete strangers like they owe you some sort of explanation for their lives. I didn't ask for your advice, and I don't want it. And NO, I'm not upgrading to paid. I need a voice like yours in my life like I need a hole in my head. Now put your finger back in it, please, and stop spamming me.
Just showing up consistently has been one thing that’s helped me grow organically. And agreed the first 100 subs = difficult!
I was looking to launch a Substack newsletter and came across Pubstack Success. Karen's free resources were extremely helpful -- clear, well-written and practical. I also had three Zoom consults with her (via Zoom) which shortened my start-up time and got me fully familiar with the platform. I've had long experience with graphic design and technical writing, but there's a lot to know about Substack that is not immediately evident. Karen's been great to work with, and her subscription fee and consult fees are well worth it. After two months, I'm nine posts in with 85 subscribers. My next task is to grow the subscriber base.
Thanks so much for the shoutout, Rick. And for the delicious Hawaiian goodies! Rick writes about the challenges of our high-stimulation environment, where everyone is always ‘On’ and boredom has been eliminated.
If you’re looking for ways to reduce overstimulation and take a step back, check out Rick’s work.
Great advice! Glad I pulled the trigger a few months ago having no idea what I was doing — I barely do not but pressing forward.
What’s the old adage?
“Starting is half done!”
Very well written article. I"m not upgrading to Pay
You don't have to, it's just a button Sub Stack puts on, just ignore the button.
No worries, Marilyn, there's space for everyone here (also, if you ever change your mind I'll be delighted and grateful!)
So who asked you to weigh in on my writing career? And send me an email that I didn't ask for? With a vulgar expression that's supposed to what, challenge me? I sure didn't. I carry two substacks and a new podcast if it's any of your business. And I've got terminal cancer, so why don't you just go away and worry about yourself, and stop talking to complete strangers like they owe you some sort of explanation for their lives. I didn't ask for your advice, and I don't want it. And NO, I'm not upgrading to paid. I need a voice like yours in my life like I need a hole in my head. Now put your finger back in it, please, and stop spamming me.
Thanks for the feedback Jeri, I’m sorry to hear you think I am spamming you. I noticed you’re still subscribed.
You can unsubscribe from your personal settings (under ‘subscriptions’) or by clicking the link at the bottom of any email I send.