Some of the hardest letting go you may have to do is when a beloved person or pet passes away. Keeping a journal actively using it can help with this process.
I have journalled in the past, and continue to do so. But lately, I'm finding that posting on Substack and getting ZERO comments or likes is beginning to get me down. Actually, it's more than getting me down, it makes me downright miserable. I don't mind the work of writing, but for it to be flung against a wall? Sometimes it is more than I can take. Not sure if I have what it takes to continue. If I burn out on this writing journey, it won't be the first time. I doubt a journal is going to fix it. But maybe it will?
Hi Rose, I found that happened to me too when I started writing on Substack. It took quite a bit of time to get some traction and build a list of subscribers and now everytime I post I get some comments, follows, restacks, shares, new subscribers, etc. I experimented with a few different things and here's what I find worked for me:
- Consistently posting an article (I aim to post one a week)
- Commenting and posting on notes every day
When I practice those two things, I find my Substack grows.
I keep my journal for personal writing like ideas, affirmations, notes to myself, and because it helps me clear my head. I find my journal a very helpful place to "get ideas out of my head" and in this regard, it's a great help.
I hope my thoughts here help and good luck on your writing journey!
I am very bad at journaling. I normally journal only when I am going through hard times and need to get my thoughts and emotions out on paper. Otherwise, it just falls by the wayside.
Maybe because I like to buy beautiful journals and then don't use it because my writing can be very untidy - spoiling that beautiful book!
I have journalled in the past, and continue to do so. But lately, I'm finding that posting on Substack and getting ZERO comments or likes is beginning to get me down. Actually, it's more than getting me down, it makes me downright miserable. I don't mind the work of writing, but for it to be flung against a wall? Sometimes it is more than I can take. Not sure if I have what it takes to continue. If I burn out on this writing journey, it won't be the first time. I doubt a journal is going to fix it. But maybe it will?
Hi Rose, I found that happened to me too when I started writing on Substack. It took quite a bit of time to get some traction and build a list of subscribers and now everytime I post I get some comments, follows, restacks, shares, new subscribers, etc. I experimented with a few different things and here's what I find worked for me:
- Consistently posting an article (I aim to post one a week)
- Commenting and posting on notes every day
When I practice those two things, I find my Substack grows.
I keep my journal for personal writing like ideas, affirmations, notes to myself, and because it helps me clear my head. I find my journal a very helpful place to "get ideas out of my head" and in this regard, it's a great help.
I hope my thoughts here help and good luck on your writing journey!
Thank you Matt. Good advice. Feeling a bit more positive lately than when I posted that comment. (Thank goodness for that!)
I am very bad at journaling. I normally journal only when I am going through hard times and need to get my thoughts and emotions out on paper. Otherwise, it just falls by the wayside.
Maybe because I like to buy beautiful journals and then don't use it because my writing can be very untidy - spoiling that beautiful book!
Hi Susan, I'm guilty of buying nice journals too and my scribbling definitely messes them up! 😂
If you want a nice writing experience get yourself a fountain pen. You can use it for calligraphy as well.