Thank you so much for sharing this, it's very insightful, especially for new writers starting out on Substack like myself. I loved the "niching down" section, as someone with so many passions and different interests, I wonder sometimes if it's disserving me and if it would be better for me to stick to ond niche, but your writing definitely convinced me that having multiple interests is a strength.
thank you thank you THANK YOU for saying all that. I found your writing at the divine timing... I appreciate all the behind the scenes you provided, it is truly invaluable. When I first saw your publication, I straight away noticed how dense your body of work is, and by dense I mean there is a feeling of steel substance behind it, the sheer magnitude of your ideas lured me in immediately. I noticed all of it not just in the way you write, but in how you present it, how your website looks, down to the fonts and colours chosen. With utmost respect, I envy that! The momentum I have started growing with my own artistic legacy is now set off like an avalanche. Your writing makes me unafraid to just say the damn thing and be honest and give zero flying fucks about haters.
Oh wow, what a wonderful and kind comment, thank you, Eugenia! I'm so glad to hear my words have resonated and I'm glad I could provide those BTS (and you actually found them useful)! I wish you the best of luck on your journey and I hope you ALWAYS just say the thing!!
You're so welcome. I think consistency is one of the most important aspects of building anything—whether a company, a simple newsletter, or an entire brand. Glad to hear you've unlocked something, keep going!
I love your writing! You inspire me. I'm just starting out writing on Substack, and what you said here - "You find your voice by using it" seriously resonated with me. It's taken me a long time to build the courage to share my writing publicly and just publishing the first essay was such a bold feat for me, but I keep coming back to your posts and they always encourage and inspire me to just keep doing. Thank you thank you thank you!! <3
I’ve wanted to start writing for a while, but I couldn’t decide on a niche that I wouldn’t get bored of in a month. This piece has inspired me to write what I want and to not care about selecting the thoughts and ideas that fit in that mould. Thank you!
YES!! Just write whatever feels fun to you—anything you’re curious about! If you look through my posts, there’s definitely a throughline (systems thinking) but the topics are allllll over the place. I hope you find your way :)
This was very encouraging to read and honestly just what I needed to keep going and being my authentic self. Thank you for your transparency and dedication to your work!
I love this Stephanie! I really enjoy your work, you’re one of the few whose next essays I look out for. If you have the time, do have a read of my work, it might seem niche or foreign, but if you read it in order, I think you’ll enjoy it. Would love to hear your feedback. I’ve been on Substack for nearly 2 months and have posted 12 or 13 essays so far. Do keep writing! 🩷
What I find the most magical about publishing online (even when no one is clapping) is when you read your stuff again and you realize ‘ok, this is GOOD’ and you find all those links between what you are currently writing and what you wrote and everything starts to make sense. It’s really like building something significant that helps you ascend to better thinking.
That's the best! Ironically, I just published a piece about 10 minutes ago that's the opposite of what you're describing lol when you look back at some of your work or your old thoughts/beliefs and CRINGE... how that's ultimately a sign of growth. But you're making me wish I'd included this as a caveat bc you're so right. You can only connect more dots if you've laid a few down to begin with. It's fun to see your ideas come full circle.
I just wanted to say thank you, truly! Reading your work has been such an anchor for me lately. I’ve always loved writing, but for a long time I didn’t have the courage to share anything. I think I was afraid of turning something so intimate into performance, especially on social media where everything feels like a show.
Your words reminded me that writing can still be sacred... a space to make sense of life, to slow down, to connect. Because of you, I finally found the courage to start my own Substack. It’s small and new, but it already feels like home.
Writing has always been how I understand myself and this strange, beautiful chaos we live in. And seeing how openly you share your inner world, how you make depth and honesty feel safe again, has inspired me to do the same.
Congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers. It’s such a reflection of the heart and truth you pour into your hard work. You’ve touched more people than you probably realise, and ’m one of them.
Thank you for leading with your soul. I’m truly grateful you exist and that your words found their way to me.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it's very insightful, especially for new writers starting out on Substack like myself. I loved the "niching down" section, as someone with so many passions and different interests, I wonder sometimes if it's disserving me and if it would be better for me to stick to ond niche, but your writing definitely convinced me that having multiple interests is a strength.
thank you thank you THANK YOU for saying all that. I found your writing at the divine timing... I appreciate all the behind the scenes you provided, it is truly invaluable. When I first saw your publication, I straight away noticed how dense your body of work is, and by dense I mean there is a feeling of steel substance behind it, the sheer magnitude of your ideas lured me in immediately. I noticed all of it not just in the way you write, but in how you present it, how your website looks, down to the fonts and colours chosen. With utmost respect, I envy that! The momentum I have started growing with my own artistic legacy is now set off like an avalanche. Your writing makes me unafraid to just say the damn thing and be honest and give zero flying fucks about haters.
Oh wow, what a wonderful and kind comment, thank you, Eugenia! I'm so glad to hear my words have resonated and I'm glad I could provide those BTS (and you actually found them useful)! I wish you the best of luck on your journey and I hope you ALWAYS just say the thing!!
Very helpful. Thanks.
This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this :)
I'm so behind on comments lol ty, Amina! (and yw) :)
Congrats Stepfanie - love your writing! (and the rebrand 😀)
Thanks so much, Pascal, I really appreciate it! :)
Thank you so much for this piece! I felt like I needed to encounter this to unlock my own creativity with more patience, compassion, and consistency.
You're so welcome. I think consistency is one of the most important aspects of building anything—whether a company, a simple newsletter, or an entire brand. Glad to hear you've unlocked something, keep going!
I love your writing! You inspire me. I'm just starting out writing on Substack, and what you said here - "You find your voice by using it" seriously resonated with me. It's taken me a long time to build the courage to share my writing publicly and just publishing the first essay was such a bold feat for me, but I keep coming back to your posts and they always encourage and inspire me to just keep doing. Thank you thank you thank you!! <3
Aw I love hearing this, Ria. I really do hope you keep going! :)
Appreciate the way you shared your experience with writing on Substack, very helpful
Thanks, Alex. So glad you found it helpful.
I’ve wanted to start writing for a while, but I couldn’t decide on a niche that I wouldn’t get bored of in a month. This piece has inspired me to write what I want and to not care about selecting the thoughts and ideas that fit in that mould. Thank you!
YES!! Just write whatever feels fun to you—anything you’re curious about! If you look through my posts, there’s definitely a throughline (systems thinking) but the topics are allllll over the place. I hope you find your way :)
"Your lens is the niche." Love this!
Thanks so much, Naima 🦋
First piece I’ve read from you - won’t be the last!
Thanks, Jacob—and welcome!
This was very encouraging to read and honestly just what I needed to keep going and being my authentic self. Thank you for your transparency and dedication to your work!
Oh wow, thank you so much, Grace. I hope you keep going—I’m rooting for you! :)
I witnessed you growing here and it's so inspiring! Thank you for the tips 🫶🏼
Oh my goodness, I love that. Thank you so much for being here, Maria. I hope these tips help :)
I love this Stephanie! I really enjoy your work, you’re one of the few whose next essays I look out for. If you have the time, do have a read of my work, it might seem niche or foreign, but if you read it in order, I think you’ll enjoy it. Would love to hear your feedback. I’ve been on Substack for nearly 2 months and have posted 12 or 13 essays so far. Do keep writing! 🩷
Thanks, Sophia. Looking forward to checking yours out!
What I find the most magical about publishing online (even when no one is clapping) is when you read your stuff again and you realize ‘ok, this is GOOD’ and you find all those links between what you are currently writing and what you wrote and everything starts to make sense. It’s really like building something significant that helps you ascend to better thinking.
That's the best! Ironically, I just published a piece about 10 minutes ago that's the opposite of what you're describing lol when you look back at some of your work or your old thoughts/beliefs and CRINGE... how that's ultimately a sign of growth. But you're making me wish I'd included this as a caveat bc you're so right. You can only connect more dots if you've laid a few down to begin with. It's fun to see your ideas come full circle.
Hey Steph,
I just wanted to say thank you, truly! Reading your work has been such an anchor for me lately. I’ve always loved writing, but for a long time I didn’t have the courage to share anything. I think I was afraid of turning something so intimate into performance, especially on social media where everything feels like a show.
Your words reminded me that writing can still be sacred... a space to make sense of life, to slow down, to connect. Because of you, I finally found the courage to start my own Substack. It’s small and new, but it already feels like home.
Writing has always been how I understand myself and this strange, beautiful chaos we live in. And seeing how openly you share your inner world, how you make depth and honesty feel safe again, has inspired me to do the same.
Congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers. It’s such a reflection of the heart and truth you pour into your hard work. You’ve touched more people than you probably realise, and ’m one of them.
Thank you for leading with your soul. I’m truly grateful you exist and that your words found their way to me.
With warmth,
Yolita