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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Oh wow, Darien, I had no idea you offered so many ways to connect with your readers and other writers! I love your ideas for community. And the writing prompts. Honestly, just reading this post alone makes me realize how clueless I am in offering "extras" to my paid subscribers. Guess I should've taken at least one business class in college!

All this to say: thank you for your literary citizenship and generosity!

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Darien Gee's avatar

Thank you so much, Jeannie! I'm finally back from AWP and it was inspiring to think of what might be possible on Substack. Don't worry about any extras now, think about what moves you and what's in your wheelhouse, and if it can sustain you for 52 weeks of content a year. Also ... join my Creative Sustainability course on Substack this month (and/or download the workbook and see if it helps answer/clarify anything). Free for paid. ;-) xoxo

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Thanks so much, Darien. Glad you felt inspired about the possibilities on Substack while at AWP. I admire those of you who attended. Being among a crowd of 15,000 people in a huge city is something I avoid at all costs. I will check out your Creative Sustainability course. Thanks for mentioning it!

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