This post was an attention grabber. As an old-school publisher who once wrote coverlines with newsstand sales in mind, I’m not surprised it was a winner. You brought readers good news they might have missed. Your headline deftly suggested they’d be the first to know. In a few pointed paragraphs, you showed us how to apply it. Excited as I am about the potential of SubSight, I’d say this post is a shining example of tried-and-true principles in action.
If all you offered was punchy, purposeful tips from the leading edge of Stackland, you would be someone different. The mix is where (to me) things get interesting. Many readers, perhaps most, will also value your more meditative posts that won’t get measurable results tomorrow but do position you as a trustworthy mentor attuned to the challenges of staying true to your vision on this ever-changing platform. Maybe SubSight can clarify what it takes to nail the mix.
Since 2022, LOL 😁 for me, my intentions for being here are purely personal and driven by my own creator ideas. I was here before community features arrived and was happy in that quiet space. I also write on Medium under a pseudonym and like it for its simplicity. Atm trying to decide where to invest my time and energy now that ive phucked around long enough to find out ☺️
This post was an attention grabber. As an old-school publisher who once wrote coverlines with newsstand sales in mind, I’m not surprised it was a winner. You brought readers good news they might have missed. Your headline deftly suggested they’d be the first to know. In a few pointed paragraphs, you showed us how to apply it. Excited as I am about the potential of SubSight, I’d say this post is a shining example of tried-and-true principles in action.
If all you offered was punchy, purposeful tips from the leading edge of Stackland, you would be someone different. The mix is where (to me) things get interesting. Many readers, perhaps most, will also value your more meditative posts that won’t get measurable results tomorrow but do position you as a trustworthy mentor attuned to the challenges of staying true to your vision on this ever-changing platform. Maybe SubSight can clarify what it takes to nail the mix.
This is fantastic, Amanda!
Someday I'll stop defaulting to 2,000-word posts and then I'll know I'm making progress!
Wow. This is valuable input. I am nowhere near ready to analyze my work, but when I am, I know where to go. Thank you.
Oh that’s interesting … How long have you been publishing on Substack? :)
Since 2022, LOL 😁 for me, my intentions for being here are purely personal and driven by my own creator ideas. I was here before community features arrived and was happy in that quiet space. I also write on Medium under a pseudonym and like it for its simplicity. Atm trying to decide where to invest my time and energy now that ive phucked around long enough to find out ☺️