I've been looking forward to this first letter soooo much and got to listen while walking the dogs in the woods - an added bonus! I don't have a large audience and I was never one of the 'popular girls', but in terms of Substack, I think that's actually helped me. I've felt the freedom to write from my heart (corny but true) instead of w…
I've been looking forward to this first letter soooo much and got to listen while walking the dogs in the woods - an added bonus! I don't have a large audience and I was never one of the 'popular girls', but in terms of Substack, I think that's actually helped me. I've felt the freedom to write from my heart (corny but true) instead of writing only to promote my artwork and illustrations, or for SEO or selling. I thought my business was dead in the water a few months ago after a big commission fell through and I needed to take a day job to pay the bills, but now I feel like that gave me freedom to rethink what I really wanted and to write what I like.
I just loved so much of this, thank you Jen and Sara - here's my favourite snippet; 'We cannot say, "I'm only going to show up if, after I showed up, someone confirms to me that it was worth it for me to show up". We have to be our own confirmation'. I love this particularly because, after almost giving it all up, I decided instead to rebuilt my website and my Substack to be something that I love - and when I look at what I've created and read my content, I'm inspired to keep going even if no one sees or reads my work except for me.
I always love hearing how listeners make space for podcasts in their day - honoured to have joined you on your dog walk today! I love what you said here about having a smaller audience has given you freedom in this season. Showing up before someone confirms to me it was worth it to show up has been the fuel that has sustained my business and I just love hearing how inspired you are to keep going to and showing up for your work. Cheering you on so much Emily!
I've been looking forward to this first letter soooo much and got to listen while walking the dogs in the woods - an added bonus! I don't have a large audience and I was never one of the 'popular girls', but in terms of Substack, I think that's actually helped me. I've felt the freedom to write from my heart (corny but true) instead of writing only to promote my artwork and illustrations, or for SEO or selling. I thought my business was dead in the water a few months ago after a big commission fell through and I needed to take a day job to pay the bills, but now I feel like that gave me freedom to rethink what I really wanted and to write what I like.
I just loved so much of this, thank you Jen and Sara - here's my favourite snippet; 'We cannot say, "I'm only going to show up if, after I showed up, someone confirms to me that it was worth it for me to show up". We have to be our own confirmation'. I love this particularly because, after almost giving it all up, I decided instead to rebuilt my website and my Substack to be something that I love - and when I look at what I've created and read my content, I'm inspired to keep going even if no one sees or reads my work except for me.
I always love hearing how listeners make space for podcasts in their day - honoured to have joined you on your dog walk today! I love what you said here about having a smaller audience has given you freedom in this season. Showing up before someone confirms to me it was worth it to show up has been the fuel that has sustained my business and I just love hearing how inspired you are to keep going to and showing up for your work. Cheering you on so much Emily!
Thank you Jen 🥰