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Holly A Brown's avatar

I listened to this in the car today - thank you so much Claire! It was so helpful to hear your and others’ thoughts about paywalling as we close out 2025. So much to think about! Grateful as ever for you sharing these conversations 🥰

Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Aww you’re welcome - there’s a big zoom out needed I think? A lot of the feelings we spoke about today we all have whether they are whispers or shouts BUT running a subscription model is also beautiful! 🤩 I do love it and I’m very grateful to do this work. 🙏

Holly A Brown's avatar

Definitely! I felt a lot of what was spoken about regarding the pressures when I decided to close down one of the newsletters I was running here earlier in the year. It was so comforting to hear that I wasn’t the only one feeling the overwhelm. But I also *love* the paid subscription I run now; it feels much more in tune with where I’m heading with my own writing goals, and the people I’ve met within that space are just wonderful to get to know. Like you I’m so grateful to be able to do this work here 🙏

Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Ahh magic happens when we all talk hey? Glad for you Holly!