Super insightful. The difference between the two substack faces was a puzzle for me for quite some time. Eventually I accepted that the platform facing side is where I connect with a community the site side is where my work actually lives. My stuff is super confusing to substack though I have not quite puzzled out why. Only 12% of my total traffic comes from substack including subscribers. 85% is direct links. My daily traffic and podcast downloads aren't anything to write home about but are fairly healthy for a publication less than a year old. It creates this weird paradigm where your work lives outside of where it is born.
On another note I am very happy that you chose substack. I have greatly enjoyed getting to know your work. Very unique and thought provoking. The way each sensory output compliments each other is a truly magnificent gift. I am eager to see it continue to unfold.
Mind if I ask, if you know where the direct link arrivals are coming from?
I am curious about your podcast production. Maybe we could exchange a few DMs about that sometime.
Your concept is really intriguing, and quite cute too. It actually reminds me of a YouTuber I follow for writing. As I was looking for the link to share with you did I realize he is here on Substack as well, under the name @writtenbyandrew.
I cannot help thinking that you could talk about your work more. 🙌
Of course. The direct link comes from several sources. I have a decent social media spread, a little hard copy media thing I do with the local libraries, a QR code sticker on my car, and the occasional Google search.
I am happy to chat whenever. Just send me a message.
That is really interesting. I'll have to check them out. I appreciate you sharing.
Yeah, on top of everything else, I just had to get code to be able to comment here.😁
I'm finding a kind of discipline to do weekly posts, even if nobody reads. I also copy content and add the weekly to my Ko-fi site because that's where my older "gallery" of my art was over a few years' time.
I did have a slight dilemma this week. I posted a Note with some of my art for Christmas, but then wished I'd have kept them for my weekly post as I didn't want to repeat, but not sure how many people see the Note if they're getting email? So I may repost one or more with an apology, however I'll have to adjust it on Ko-fi because I think it's more in a direct view with posts than Substack.
It also seems these days that more people prefer images and/or audio/video than reading. I've made some audios of my poems and people even on Facebook seem to like that better than reading. I think we're getting away from being readers....but it's weird because a lot of audio/video has to have some kind of writing behind it, from scripting to poetry to prose. Writers with listeners but not readers? But then there's also comic/illustration/manga where art and words (reading) merge that seems to sometimes do better than only words.
Well, sorry..I wrote that out, didn't I?
I best start my day. This old woman woke up too early again. Blessings.
Hi! 👋 I really relate to the discipline part, especially showing up regularly even when it feels quiet.
I get your dilemma between notes and longer posts. The visibility feels confusing, and it is hard to know what people actually see and where. I personally don't mind repostings.
You mentioned the shift toward audio and visual seems to be right on point. I find it interesting too, how writing (and reading) is changing shape. Like you said, so much audio and video still rests on words underneath. All good thinking often does.
I really enjoy your drawings you share. And I appreciate the way you recommend and share interesting content in your own posts. It feels generous and curated, not noisy.
These reflections are part of the work here too, so thank you for your thoughtful comment. Wishing you a gentle start for the new year, Ritagail.
I'm glad I met you here
Me too, Franky. Adore your writing, adore your edge. 🙌
Super insightful. The difference between the two substack faces was a puzzle for me for quite some time. Eventually I accepted that the platform facing side is where I connect with a community the site side is where my work actually lives. My stuff is super confusing to substack though I have not quite puzzled out why. Only 12% of my total traffic comes from substack including subscribers. 85% is direct links. My daily traffic and podcast downloads aren't anything to write home about but are fairly healthy for a publication less than a year old. It creates this weird paradigm where your work lives outside of where it is born.
On another note I am very happy that you chose substack. I have greatly enjoyed getting to know your work. Very unique and thought provoking. The way each sensory output compliments each other is a truly magnificent gift. I am eager to see it continue to unfold.
Thanks for sharing the confusion, Christopher.
Mind if I ask, if you know where the direct link arrivals are coming from?
I am curious about your podcast production. Maybe we could exchange a few DMs about that sometime.
Your concept is really intriguing, and quite cute too. It actually reminds me of a YouTuber I follow for writing. As I was looking for the link to share with you did I realize he is here on Substack as well, under the name @writtenbyandrew.
I cannot help thinking that you could talk about your work more. 🙌
Of course. The direct link comes from several sources. I have a decent social media spread, a little hard copy media thing I do with the local libraries, a QR code sticker on my car, and the occasional Google search.
I am happy to chat whenever. Just send me a message.
That is really interesting. I'll have to check them out. I appreciate you sharing.
My next goal is to create unique urls for each source so I can track it better. Just haven't had the time.
These Passion Projects really do have a habit of keeping us busy, don’t they?
They do indeed. A full time job outside of your full time job.
Yeah, on top of everything else, I just had to get code to be able to comment here.😁
I'm finding a kind of discipline to do weekly posts, even if nobody reads. I also copy content and add the weekly to my Ko-fi site because that's where my older "gallery" of my art was over a few years' time.
I did have a slight dilemma this week. I posted a Note with some of my art for Christmas, but then wished I'd have kept them for my weekly post as I didn't want to repeat, but not sure how many people see the Note if they're getting email? So I may repost one or more with an apology, however I'll have to adjust it on Ko-fi because I think it's more in a direct view with posts than Substack.
It also seems these days that more people prefer images and/or audio/video than reading. I've made some audios of my poems and people even on Facebook seem to like that better than reading. I think we're getting away from being readers....but it's weird because a lot of audio/video has to have some kind of writing behind it, from scripting to poetry to prose. Writers with listeners but not readers? But then there's also comic/illustration/manga where art and words (reading) merge that seems to sometimes do better than only words.
Well, sorry..I wrote that out, didn't I?
I best start my day. This old woman woke up too early again. Blessings.
Hi! 👋 I really relate to the discipline part, especially showing up regularly even when it feels quiet.
I get your dilemma between notes and longer posts. The visibility feels confusing, and it is hard to know what people actually see and where. I personally don't mind repostings.
You mentioned the shift toward audio and visual seems to be right on point. I find it interesting too, how writing (and reading) is changing shape. Like you said, so much audio and video still rests on words underneath. All good thinking often does.
I really enjoy your drawings you share. And I appreciate the way you recommend and share interesting content in your own posts. It feels generous and curated, not noisy.
These reflections are part of the work here too, so thank you for your thoughtful comment. Wishing you a gentle start for the new year, Ritagail.
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