The latest gathering with Chris Young was another insightful and illuminating window into the scary publishing world! Thanks so much to Mark and Chris. It’s a bit like being invited to poke around the bathroom rather than luxuriate in the kitchen but I guess you learn the other side as to how a household works by doing that. Many thanks again to you both for demystifying all this. I now feel like I’m milling around nervously wondering when the loo will be free and whether it’s worth knocking on the door to check…
In conversation with Chris Young yesterday was ace, thanks Mark! It’s stayed in my head all day and is chipping away at the stubborn rock face of self doubt in my head about plunging more into writing!! Thanks for the gentle creative shove 😬
I really enjoyed the recent Gathering on starting a Substack, much to ponder (although I’m also hugely inspired now to take more action!) and to do it with commitment and enthusiasm. As attendees we were so lucky to have your wisdom
and time. I very much hope to join more Gatherings! Thank you, Mark.
Mark, thank you. I absolutely loved attending you gathering about starting a Substack. I found it so inspiring. You did such a good job of demystifying this new(ish) platform and outlining its potential joys and benefits to someone who was feeling very overwhelmed by the idea of it. I left feeling galvanised and excited! I didn't actually ask any questions as you had addressed all of them without my asking. It's super generous of you to share your insights with people in this way. To anyone who is mulling over whether to attend, I cannot recommend it more highly - if you can bag yourself a space!
This morning’s gathering was great. Insightful and informative. Understanding why Mark joined Substack and his approach to growing his community has helped me set out my goals going forward. I am definitely looking forward to more of these gatherings.
I joined the Substack gathering this morning after many months of deliberation about whether or not to jump on the band wagon. In just over an hour, Mark shared his experience of beginning and developing a Substack page in a very down to earth way, with touches of humour spliced in to keep things ticking along. For anyone thinking of dipping their toe in the Substack pond, this is a great place to start if you want an honest and objective voice on the subject, (which let`s face it, we all do). Some great little tips on writing thrown in too. You`ll want a notebook to hand.
I’ve had a Substack for a while and I wish Mark had been there with his Gatherings before I started as it would have saved me a lot of angst. I’ve just been to one, and in his honest, generous and humorous way, he shared his philosophy and experience and got me thinking. I’m full of ideas and enthusiasm now about how to relaunch mine after taking a Lenten break.
I was at the first ‘gathering’ and I’d especially recommend it for anyone who is ‘substack curious’ and wondering if this might be a home for their writing. Mark was very clear about his reasons for using the platform and made the whole adventure come to life, with clear, no bullshit advice, and plenty of warmth and humour. Literally food for thought!
The Gathering this morning kickstarted me into action by making Substack appealing and friendly, rather than distant and complicated. It also made me determined to commit to it rather than pick it up and put it down again like the dilettante I (usually) am. Thank you, Mark.
Today's gathering was amazing, thank you Mark! You definitely took away any concerns about Substack being too complicated as a platform. Now I feel like I could do it if I really commited to it. 😉 Greetings from Austria! -Jasmin
This was ace, in a “Now I can’t stop thinking about Substack” kinda way. It felt like a casual catch up over coffee , but the nuggets of Mark gold were all there. Thanks so much! X
Now this is very exciting! Thanks Mark.
Really great session with Chris Young and Mark. Thank you both !
The latest gathering with Chris Young was another insightful and illuminating window into the scary publishing world! Thanks so much to Mark and Chris. It’s a bit like being invited to poke around the bathroom rather than luxuriate in the kitchen but I guess you learn the other side as to how a household works by doing that. Many thanks again to you both for demystifying all this. I now feel like I’m milling around nervously wondering when the loo will be free and whether it’s worth knocking on the door to check…
In conversation with Chris Young yesterday was ace, thanks Mark! It’s stayed in my head all day and is chipping away at the stubborn rock face of self doubt in my head about plunging more into writing!! Thanks for the gentle creative shove 😬
I really enjoyed the recent Gathering on starting a Substack, much to ponder (although I’m also hugely inspired now to take more action!) and to do it with commitment and enthusiasm. As attendees we were so lucky to have your wisdom
and time. I very much hope to join more Gatherings! Thank you, Mark.
Mark, thank you. I absolutely loved attending you gathering about starting a Substack. I found it so inspiring. You did such a good job of demystifying this new(ish) platform and outlining its potential joys and benefits to someone who was feeling very overwhelmed by the idea of it. I left feeling galvanised and excited! I didn't actually ask any questions as you had addressed all of them without my asking. It's super generous of you to share your insights with people in this way. To anyone who is mulling over whether to attend, I cannot recommend it more highly - if you can bag yourself a space!
This morning’s gathering was great. Insightful and informative. Understanding why Mark joined Substack and his approach to growing his community has helped me set out my goals going forward. I am definitely looking forward to more of these gatherings.
I joined the Substack gathering this morning after many months of deliberation about whether or not to jump on the band wagon. In just over an hour, Mark shared his experience of beginning and developing a Substack page in a very down to earth way, with touches of humour spliced in to keep things ticking along. For anyone thinking of dipping their toe in the Substack pond, this is a great place to start if you want an honest and objective voice on the subject, (which let`s face it, we all do). Some great little tips on writing thrown in too. You`ll want a notebook to hand.
I’ve had a Substack for a while and I wish Mark had been there with his Gatherings before I started as it would have saved me a lot of angst. I’ve just been to one, and in his honest, generous and humorous way, he shared his philosophy and experience and got me thinking. I’m full of ideas and enthusiasm now about how to relaunch mine after taking a Lenten break.
I was at the first ‘gathering’ and I’d especially recommend it for anyone who is ‘substack curious’ and wondering if this might be a home for their writing. Mark was very clear about his reasons for using the platform and made the whole adventure come to life, with clear, no bullshit advice, and plenty of warmth and humour. Literally food for thought!
The gathering this morning was great, thanks so much, Mark. I got such a lot out of it.
The Gathering this morning kickstarted me into action by making Substack appealing and friendly, rather than distant and complicated. It also made me determined to commit to it rather than pick it up and put it down again like the dilettante I (usually) am. Thank you, Mark.
Today's gathering was amazing, thank you Mark! You definitely took away any concerns about Substack being too complicated as a platform. Now I feel like I could do it if I really commited to it. 😉 Greetings from Austria! -Jasmin
This was ace, in a “Now I can’t stop thinking about Substack” kinda way. It felt like a casual catch up over coffee , but the nuggets of Mark gold were all there. Thanks so much! X
I am looking forward to this. These zoom calls will also be a lovely introduction to other substackers. 😀
This is going to be really helpful to anyone thinking of creating a Substack newsletter - looking forward to listening in !