One of the first exercises we did was to get clearer on our ‘Substack Publication explainer (aka publication short description’. ⤵️
I worked out we have around 226 characters including spaces here. The chat bot said;
“The one-line description on your welcome page should be concise and clear. It's important that it effectively communicates what your publication is about and what makes it unique. Aim for brevity to ensure it's impactful and easy for potential subscribers to grasp quickly.”
✨
After this, we worked on our writer bios.
I thought this order of events was genius as after all our publication is really about the value we offer to our readers and our bio is about WHO we are in the world. My friend
and fellow sparkler has a book our on pre-order and when I talked to her about the process she told me a WONDERFUL story. Her agent pushed her on what the book was about; she replied and they looked at her and said; ‘no what’s it really about?’. She paused, then she understood what the book was really about and answered. It’s about grief. You can pre-order it here.
This is SUCH a good question for us when it comes to our Substacks, especially as multi-passionates.
Care to share?
1. In the comments, tell us in one word what your Substack is about.
2. Copy and paste your publication explainer below that and add the URL.
3. Restack to Notes if you like
Once you’ve shared yours, feel free to circle back and read a few more? Reply here in our cost chat space to tell people how you feel in response to their invitation 💌 to subscribe to their publication? Remember, if you are looking to grow on Substack you need to make human to human connection. This isn’t a like and blast through as many as you can share task because there’s not enough JOY or fulfilment there and quite honestly it doesn’t “work”.
Queenager, let's live a Flucking Flourishing life. Here's a space where you can share, give a care, and maybe even the middle finger to ordinary midlife. Oh, and there will be mindfulness.
Could change to:
Mindfully giving the middle finger to ordinary midlife as we enter our Queenager era.
Join the community to share Queenager adventures, mindful tips and encouragement, and connect with midlife wonder women.
I love the new update, Claire, especially 'Your Creativity Loves Courage.' It's such a great reminder that the more we step into our creativity, the more confidence and courage we become.
Beautiful. I love everyday magic! Miranda, I often write about the creative process and finding wonder in the ordinary. I'm going to check out your work.
What a creative and fun description—I love it, Miranda! As an artist myself, I'm curious to learn more about how you are sharing your art with others. Will check it out!
I’m one of the UK’s top garden designers and this is the original Substack gardening community. You’ll find gardening tips and design guidance from me, an RHS Chelsea gold medallist and author, sharing the simplest ways to garden
There’s also that line that says “when you meet an American, you meet their agent” which won’t be true in all cases but I think there’s something in that either we over sell or are too hidden - it’s a balance! On the cover of the book Russell had USA today best selling author. I had nothing under my name but I have plenty under my name - it was a conundrum… I could have put Substack Expert or Substack Bestseller but it’s not an accolade like award winning or best selling in the same way… always food for thought and space for nuance hey?!
Just the idea of gardening has become sexy to me! Until literally last year I never gave it a thought / had no clue where to start anyway. Today I bought my first ever seeds to sow with my daughter; it felt like quite a significant moment!
I just wish I had a garden, Jo! Nevertheless, I’ve been following you for a while. I find it so inspiring, especially because I love flowers and painting them.
“I quit my job in tech to move my family of four to Paris. Follow along as I dig out of burnout and share my journey through living abroad, delicious food, and slow living.”
The tagline for my blog is “in search of nourishment” 💕
But on 2nd read I realized there are many common themes from my story as well. "Quitting my job in tech", "moving with my family", "dealing with work burnout", "going back to the roots with slow living", and of course, natural home-grown "delicious food".
I love the name, A Traveled Table! Sounds like just the kind of table I'd join. And many of your topics so resonate with me like delicious food, burnout and slow living.
I wasn't aware that you can change the URL to the name of your Substack, I'll give it a try myself!
That’s the exact visual I want my reader to have - this is the table I want to sit at. A table where we can eat, relax, build community, talk about what’s really going on in our lives.
Yes! This is my perfect read. It's like what I daydream of doing. Escaping from everyday exhausting life, moving to a romantic destination, and eating gorgeous food. Subscribing now!
The main reason I am on substack is to encourage people to have agency in co creating their lives and futures. Otherwise others will impose their vision/systems on us. We are more powerful than we often realise.
"Solopreneur, seeker, and mindfulness practitioner. Here to talk about the deeper stuff in life. I share personal essays and stories about overcoming traumas, managing negative emotions, and understanding the human experience a little more."
It's fortuitous to find you in this thread because I Zoomed with Teri Leigh yesterday and she mentioned your name so today I was going to come looking for you 😊
Hi Kristi! Glad to hear from you and it's nice of Teri to mention me. I recently recorded a podcast with Teri and we shared some heartfelt conversation. She mentioned your name in that conversation as well so I looked out for you and subscribed....loved your publication btw :)
Yes it's coming out Tuesday. Let me warn you that it can be a bit awkward from my end (I'm not very good at verbal expression 🫣) but I'm glad I did it, thanks to Teri Leigh for that.
I'm glad to hear you feel that way! I just share my personal experience with mindfulness and nothing makes me happier if it helps people in some way.. 😊
‘Refreshing perspectives, slices of life. Highly relatable, profoundly human.’
My space discusses many different topics, but my common thread and hope is to provide a really safe space where people feel they are welcomed and understood ❤️
That's such a beautiful way of articulating with specificity but still leaving space for the whole range of topics you write about. I'm always trying to figure out how best to do that.
I’m about to share a very short memoir in ebook format (with 3 part journal) called Unleashing My Inner Power. I’m editing a longer memoir style book called Migraine and Me I hope to have out by Christmas🤞
Looking forward to finding out more about this whopping journey you’ve been on😍
I am a bundle of mess and grace and I love it as a whole. I talk about healing my inner child as a mom, embracing my quiet and constantly learning nature and transitioning to a slow creative life from years of being in hustle.
Love seeing another physician writer out here exploring an anti-hustle experience! I’m doing the same after years of running myself ragged. Subscribed.
Definitely feel like this needs an edit as I have grown. It is about a journey back to yourself using nature and spirituality as a guide. Thank you for this exercise....really helpful!
It’s a great exercise isn’t it. I think it’s so helpful to revisit it periodically too. Sometimes we have grown and our writing has grown since we first developed our description.
Hi Anna Rose, lovely to see you here after I read a couple of your pieces yesterday!
Building on Mika's words and my reading...perhaps your word is 'Growth'?
There's a phrase that kept popping into my mind when I was reading Letters to your Dad and then Tides and Seasons ...'Life grows around grief',..that's how I've felt so perhaps I'm projecting ;-) It fits with returning to nature..just some thoughts - pls feel free to ignore ;-)
Victoria you are a hero. Growth. Of course. Of course it’s growth! Thank you. I’m now going to think about how that’s reflected in my summary. Thank you that’s really helped me!
Ohh team effort hon! It's easier when you and Mika had words already! ;-)
I just felt that when I was reading your pieces yesterday. If you get a chance have a read of this - Lucy Hone's 'Resilient grieving' work & book has helped me, it may help you too: https://www.carermentor.com/p/grief-is-messy-its-not-a-tidy-five It's an article I wrote on a Shankar Vedantam interviewing her...Where she says 'seek opportunities to find serenity, pride and awe', around 42min mark that also came to mind with your work...
How do we change ourselves and the world (reimagining what’s possible) by shifting how we see and think? So maybe I am ultimately about hope and possibility! (This is a great exercise Claire—go raibh maith agat!). BTW i do thís inspiring and transforming mostly through writing about the Irish language 🤩!!) which has really changed how I see the world and what’s possible!! (And I think I am going to to rewrite my “About” now!! :).
Weekly notes from an artist's studio, including pages from my mixed media art journal, works in progress, notes on the creative process, and other ideas that capture my interest.
Love this Shinjini - I want to ask what you feel the value is for your lovely readers? Sometimes this can be a missing piece and be woven into our description like an invite. 💌
Hmm…they get monthly creative prompts, process videos, letters on creativity & creative living. All of which is included on my About page…so I guess the value is “sketchbook inspiration and creative living”?
Keep your Creative Fire burning. Weekly notes from an artist's studio. Pages from my mixed media art journal and notes on the creative process to keep you inspired!
✨ Keep your creative fire burning! ✨ Weekly notes from my art studio, including a new sketchbook/art journal prompt every month, short process videos, pages from my art journal & notes on the creative process.
I really do appreciate artist studio notes—they’re such a beautiful way to express and share with others. Curios to learn more about the medium you are using for your art.
I write fiction and nonfiction featuring women's life narratives and tiny things in my daily life. I’m deeply interested in documenting life stories and creating fictional stories inspired by the world I see.
I'm a singer, business owner and therapist who has overcome severe anxiety, self-consciousness and self-criticism and I'm passionate about helping others nurture themselves and grow quietly confident, too.
Refreshing and different- a no rules space. I see Rest as the foundation to living a creative life we truly love. Leaving behind what other people think is “the right way” to do so.
I work at the intersection of wellbeing and productivity (aka in project management with a twist consulting some of the largest brands in Europe) and am a women’s mentor and coach, sound therapist and yoga teacher who left London for the Alpes in the south of Germany. So you get a refreshing mix of it all and sprinkles of seasonal living for modern minds. X
I couldn’t figure out where to copy paste it from while in the app (seems I had to go to settings on the browsers)
This is mine that I think is too long. I keep changing it regularly:
Done with chasing other people’s dreams & ready to live the life YOU truly love? Read on to move from rushed to rested. Find nuanced views, stories & practices to return to what nourishes YOU! Occasional travel adventures included.💛
Oh that would be great I don’t usually use the app but the browsers on my phone to avoid scrolling and I’m never quite up to date on what’s possible where
My Substack is about slow travel, Paganism, Buddhism, eco-spirituality, NDEs, aliens, rewilding, seasonal rituals, and much more, but it's also mostly about weaving threads between writers, artists, and disparate modes of thought and forging a path of deep connection in our radically disconnected world.
Definitely up my alley with these subjects. I just checked out your page and love the design. That periwinkle color just makes me want to stay there. Love the "Cosmic Junkyard" series!
Thank you! I came up with it about a decade ago for my first travel blog ever and have tried to rename it several times since, but it's just stuck...I think it says what I need it to say!
This thread has been so helpful! I’m struggling with the one word - I want to say PRACTICAL MAGIC but to make it one I think I have to say CONNECTION.
Astrologer, writer, & healer, offering reassurance, support, and a hand to hold. 🌟 I hold space for you to explore your deepest questions and use practical magic to aid you in your soul’s creative journey. Expect openness, vulnerability, and humour! 🎈
Thank you so much, this is really reassuring to hear - and I’m so glad it’s coming across that way. You’ve hit the nail on the head - compassionate support is exactly right.
We are not all "tortured geniuses" and art isn't always therapy - both things can be true but most of where art meets psychology is in the rich magical middle of those two experiences. That middle is what Create Me Free is all about.
Physician, leader, mom, and coach writing Humans Leading to help busy people live less stressed, more satisfying lives. Enjoy practical, bite sized wisdom that helps you get started today.
M publication ‘Fully Expressed’ is for those of us here to be truer, braver expressions of ourselves, in micro moments, while shamelessly inhabiting our unique brilliance and beauty.
'Welcome to Sparks of Light! I write about hope through memories, moments and dreams. My poetry or vignettes are inspired by a photograph, piece of music or a thought that won't leave me until it's on the page. May my words ignite a spark of hope in you!'
2. Belgian pastry chef writing about food, sharing recipes and working on cookbooks with authentic Belgian baking. She's not on Instagram so do leave your email address so she can send you an actual email. sarahfrison.substack.com
Can you tell I was really annoyed with my instagram experience when I wrote that😂.
Get 5 easy to do mindful gardening activities straight to your inbox every Sunday so you can stop overthinking, quiet your mind and lower your stress levels in your garden.
I’m going to read as I’m definitely your target market. My gardening this year has consisted of potting up flowers from the garden centre, trimming roses and unsuccessfully growing dahlias without flowers 😂
You know there’s no shame in buying plants from the garden centre. Life is busy and sometimes a quick result is what we need. But the Seed will help you to get bolder in the things you try in your garden and there’s a monthly advice thread where I can help you troubleshoot your overly leafy dahlias!
Do you have any outside space at all? Past clients have created their garden in a collection of pots 😍🌱 I’m all about ripping up the gardening rulebook and making it more accessible for modern women x
I normally put the generic “skills” because it can range from things like hobbies, general culture, career-related stuff, but also what you mention, life skills. (Or should we say now “human skills”? To differentiate it from the increasing “AI doing everything now”.)
This is all about navigating towards belonging from feeling like an outsider, wandering through adventure and exploration, all via curiosity, courage and connection. Will you join me?
I’m all about trying new things and being creative from the place we all feel safest: our home. Because I believe that you don’t always have to step outside of your comfort zone, sometimes it’s nice to cosy yourself up inside of it instead.
Everyday Knitter is a chatty community celebrating our love of yarn and all things cosy. It's a space to come together & chat about what makes us happy, what lights up our lives and yes - what’s on our needles. Grab a coffee and tap to subscribe.
Mindful writing offering mindful muses and writing exercises
Creating balance of body, mind and soul with mindfulness, meditation, and therapeutic and reflective journaling. Step out of busyness and constant doing and into mindful moments of just being with writing for healing. https://mindandbodywellness.substack.com/
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? I believe we yearn for it—that glimmer of the vast and mysterious—because somehow, whether wonder guides us inward or points to something bigger than ourselves, it gives us hope.
I'm a novelist, poet and coach who writes weekly, often sharing insights from the creative process. I also share stories from my life, my poetry, excerpts from my books, and resources to intrigue and inspire. In September, I'm starting a monthly talk series, Wonders Within.
Robin, I feel like you and my dear friend, Toan would have so much fun chatting as wonder and glimmer are words that frequently show up in our chats! There's so much power in being present enough to revel in the mystery of life's unfoldings.
Thank you, Susan. My aim is to inspire, so I appreciate your feedback. Please tell me about your Substack. Are we writing in harmony? Should we be subscribing to each other’s newsletters? Let me know your thoughts. I’m here for the community and believe strongly in supporting other writers.
Awe, it’s great to hear you’re here to support others! No need to subscribe to each other’s newsletters unless it inspires you or you feel drawn to it. That said, I just subscribed to yours because I find it uplifting 💖✨
Thanks so much, Susan. You bet I’m going to subscribe to yours. I see that you’re about making art and unlocking joy and creativity. That’s all up my street! ✍🦋✨
- having an emotionally or spiritually uplifting effect. (I hope!) -
Welcome to Generosity of Spirit, a gentle community exploring all aspects of Slow & Gentle Living. We also get cosy with our bookish chats & I share insights into living a creative life. You are so welcome here, grab a cuppa & stay a while...
A community where holding both Joy and pain catalyze a path to living well, without the good vibes BS --with Integrative Psychedelic physician, author, and TEDx speaker Tanmeet Sethi, MD.
The Intuition Club is a reminder to myself and others to always be on the path to becoming more of who you really are… with a side order of sass and esoteric magic.
A place where you can find real life instructions on everything from techniques on making your own sauerkraut to how not to be eaten by a bear, peppered with observations of the natural world.
This makes me very curious to want to know more—your word choice is perfect for your description. I’ll definitely be checking out your subscription , Amy ;)
An abundance of fragrance, smattering of fashion, forkfuls of food and fabulous things. Inspirations, aspirations, wellbeing, wise words, and ways to create a life that feels good to live.
London bound. Editorial assistant at Country Life magazine.
My substack is a journey, exploration and indulgence in life! I seek to inspire others to find it within themselves to create the life they really want to. because I struggle to believe it myself sometimes! My Monday menu is a list of 5 priorities/intentions for the week ahead, making self-development and self-nourishment an easy and accessible thing for everyone. My longer posts are fragrance-related, including reviews and news, fashion and some personal essays.
During October, its first anniversary, I'll update the Carer Mentor website to highlight 'collaboration' and 'connection' given the recent September initiative.
I write darker, more philosophical science fiction about people trying to survive in the depths of the far future. I want to poke people's brains, their hearts, and their deepest sense of satisfaction.
Sharing the trials and tribulations of going rural after over 40 years of urban comfort and convenience. We first set foot in Orkney on the day we completed on our little crofters cottage. What did we sign up for?
Firstly thank you for this thought-provoking invitation Claire! I’ve whittled mine down to one word that I think underpins what my publication is really about, finding the…
BEAUTY 🌸🍂✨
Step inside Story & Thread., a cosy, layered home where the threads of creativity, interiors and mothering meet.
Here, we unearth the stories from the seasons of our lives, with a house & a garden at the heart and everyday beauty as our guide.
I share the everyday things that bring me happiness, including, books, people, places, games, etc.
But I want to expand. I am about to start sharing the things that spark joy in my son. And I’d like to share the fascinating things I learn in my work life.
Somewhere between the brightside and the dark place, a former Pollyanna builds a creative home for simple joy, honest hope, and childlike wonder. For misfits, multitudes, and anyone whose life isn't going as planned.
*This exercise reminds me of that Mark Twain quote "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” It's so much harder to narrow it down to one word!
"Personal essays on single parenting, living with endometriosis and complex health issues and following my intuition to make radical life changes. Writing to describe my one important life. "
This definitely needs a juice up! Thank you for drawing my attention here ☺️
Freedom (such a loaded word but the first one that came to me!)
For those who’d rather rather chase roses than your “best self.” Fresh wisdom on old paradigms of self-growth & productivity to break into the luxury in being.
Wellbeing
"Your Creativity loves Courage!
Home to monthly 'Self Seed your Business' sessions and challenges. 🌱 👩🏽💻
Updates from a slow-lived life on the Northumberland Coast, thoughtful tools to help enhance your creativity and wellbeing."
(Creatively Conscious) - https://creativelyconscious.substack.com/
Flourishing
This is what is currently on my tagline thingy:
Queenager, let's live a Flucking Flourishing life. Here's a space where you can share, give a care, and maybe even the middle finger to ordinary midlife. Oh, and there will be mindfulness.
Could change to:
Mindfully giving the middle finger to ordinary midlife as we enter our Queenager era.
Join the community to share Queenager adventures, mindful tips and encouragement, and connect with midlife wonder women.
https://fluckingflourishing.substack.com/
[send help in the form of advice...brain is 🫠]
QUEENANGER - I love this!!
I’m embracing it! 😁💖
and this is my new publication...👆🏼
I love the irreverent empowerment that stands out through your whole rewrite.
Thank you 🥹🩵
I love the confidence in your message, Lisa. I had to pause and think about the meaning of Queenager, but it definitely sparked my curiosity!
Ooh I really like that second one. <3 I want to sign up!
I love the term queenager... may just have to adopt this 😃
Do it! Spread Queenager love! 💖
Middle finger Mindfulness! Love! 😂
That's hilarious!
😂😂
I love the new update, Claire, especially 'Your Creativity Loves Courage.' It's such a great reminder that the more we step into our creativity, the more confidence and courage we become.
✨❤️🤓✨
Rewilding.
I'm all about connecting with nature, for busy people who don't have time for any of the fluff. Just simple, slow living that works for everyone 🙂
https://thisissophietoday.substack.com/
This is exactly what I’m looking for. Subscribing. 🌿
omg same
Beautiful!
Thank you ❤️
Naw thank you 😊
Busy people who don’t have time for fluff, you had me there!
I’m with you on that, Sarina!
So clear! Delicious!!
Oh that sounds so refreshing. I took a deep exhale just reading this!
I second this comment. Slow living for the win!
This is wonderful! I look forward to delving in and reading more on a (hopefully soon) rainy day!
Your Substack is beautiful. Subscribed!
Terrific! All for it! 💚
"I love the word and meaning behind rewilding. It feels like such a clear message—no room for fluff, just pure and grounding.
Thanks so much, it's actually a new bio so it's good to know how it comes across 😀
That's exciting ✨😊
MAGIC
Not the big, bada boom kind of magic, but the small, everyday kind.
I share reflections on what it means to lead a creative life and how art and writing can help you understand yourself and un-chaos your life.
https://mirandavandenheuvel.substack.com
BEAUTIFUL ✨ can you fit any emojis in? 🪄 🪡 ✨
what a great idea!
I love this! So catchy and full of voice ✨(subscribed!)
Wonderful! I just subscribed.
Beautiful. I love everyday magic! Miranda, I often write about the creative process and finding wonder in the ordinary. I'm going to check out your work.
Thank you. Subscribed to yours!
Thanks so much, Miranda! ✍️🦋
Sounds very inviting!
Love the idea of un-chaosing your life! Will head to your Substack tonight to read your reflections.
Oh this sounds like my sort of read! Subscribed to find more magic in my everyday
I can!
Ohhh I love this! I've been using the word magic with myself all the time lately...
I've been doing the same, I love the word magic!
I really love this: "Not the big, bada boom kind of magic, but the small, everyday kind." Hooked me! :)
I loved this! Succinct and magical! Subscribed ✨
What a creative and fun description—I love it, Miranda! As an artist myself, I'm curious to learn more about how you are sharing your art with others. Will check it out!
Thank you . Will check out your creative wanderings!
A kindred spirit! That is exactly my kind of magic. 🪄
You had my attention at 'magic' 😃🥰
Gardening
I’m one of the UK’s top garden designers and this is the original Substack gardening community. You’ll find gardening tips and design guidance from me, an RHS Chelsea gold medallist and author, sharing the simplest ways to garden
https://jothompson.substack.com/
You page is looking SMASHING Jo! Love this. Suggestion;
RHS Chelsea gold medallist and author sharing the simplest ways to garden.
Join the community for weekly posts and chats, design guidance and gardening tips led by one of the UK's top garden designers.
Thanks Claire - someone had written the first one for me and I honestly wasn’t comfortable with it!
There’s also that line that says “when you meet an American, you meet their agent” which won’t be true in all cases but I think there’s something in that either we over sell or are too hidden - it’s a balance! On the cover of the book Russell had USA today best selling author. I had nothing under my name but I have plenty under my name - it was a conundrum… I could have put Substack Expert or Substack Bestseller but it’s not an accolade like award winning or best selling in the same way… always food for thought and space for nuance hey?!
Really interesting. I always use ‘award winning’ as I have won one award and I’m going to own that!!!
Love that and yes I've won three Journal Culture Awards which is on my website but not in my SS bio - I'll ask Lucy!
Get it on there! ✨🤣
It’s part invite part essence all clarity I think?!
Subscribing!
Just the idea of gardening has become sexy to me! Until literally last year I never gave it a thought / had no clue where to start anyway. Today I bought my first ever seeds to sow with my daughter; it felt like quite a significant moment!
I just wish I had a garden, Jo! Nevertheless, I’ve been following you for a while. I find it so inspiring, especially because I love flowers and painting them.
Thank you so much for following, Susan!
I'm a subscriber and I love your Substack! I also love your branded green. The page looks very nice! So lush! :)
Lush is a great way to describe it, and I agree with the choice of green for the brand.
It's a breath of fresh air!
Hi Jo. It looks like you’ve linked to your dashboard, which is private.
Ops yes ! Sorry
I love this exercise!
Nourishment
“I quit my job in tech to move my family of four to Paris. Follow along as I dig out of burnout and share my journey through living abroad, delicious food, and slow living.”
The tagline for my blog is “in search of nourishment” 💕
https://atraveledtable.substack.com
I am SO curious about your life style!
Sounds like my next post!
You had me at slow living and delish food!
🫶🏻
At first I thought "ok that's cool".
But on 2nd read I realized there are many common themes from my story as well. "Quitting my job in tech", "moving with my family", "dealing with work burnout", "going back to the roots with slow living", and of course, natural home-grown "delicious food".
You got me intrigued.
It’s quite the journey!
The adventure of a lifetime.
(cue that Coldplay song)
I love the name, A Traveled Table! Sounds like just the kind of table I'd join. And many of your topics so resonate with me like delicious food, burnout and slow living.
I wasn't aware that you can change the URL to the name of your Substack, I'll give it a try myself!
That’s the exact visual I want my reader to have - this is the table I want to sit at. A table where we can eat, relax, build community, talk about what’s really going on in our lives.
this sounds so nourishing, Cheyanne.
I love the title, and the fact that you're incorporating food as well as nourishment for the soul.
It’s a fun combination of things!
That sounds so intriguing, and I want to know more, since I am also living abroad and love France!.
So fun! Where are you in the world?
I'm based in the Netherlands, but we love driving down to spend weekends in Wissant, France.
Ooh! Love this journey! Following! :)
Thank you!!
Subscribed! Can’t wait to read.
Thank you!
Sounds very intriguing!!
Yes! This is my perfect read. It's like what I daydream of doing. Escaping from everyday exhausting life, moving to a romantic destination, and eating gorgeous food. Subscribing now!
EMPOWERMENT
Life is about power , choice and intention. You have empowering agency as a co creator & participant in these pivotal times💖
Here is refuge, inspiration and kindred spirits exploring how to live now with joy, authenticity and truth.
https://courageousconversation.substack.com
I love your hopeful message Susan
Thank you Mika, there are so many possibilities, we need dream, then make them happen.
Boom! 💥The first word that came to me was empowerment! So much more of this, yes! 🙏💙
Great, we each need to recognise how powerful we are. Warrior's within love that , so necessary.
It is , have you heard of the Shambala Warriors of light and love ?
Choice and intention. 2 of my favorite words of this year.
I wish more people would choose to be "creators" vs "victims" of fate.
Excellent,I applaud you Juan.
The main reason I am on substack is to encourage people to have agency in co creating their lives and futures. Otherwise others will impose their vision/systems on us. We are more powerful than we often realise.
Thank you, Susan.
That last part you mentioned is so true and important for much more people to realize.
More people taking charge of their stories, less imposition by the elite few.
I love your message, Susan ;) I wonder if you could simplify and break it down a bit more clearly.
For example: Life is about power, choice, and intention. As a co-creator in these pivotal times, you have the power to shape your path. ....
Beautiful!!
Self-awareness
"Solopreneur, seeker, and mindfulness practitioner. Here to talk about the deeper stuff in life. I share personal essays and stories about overcoming traumas, managing negative emotions, and understanding the human experience a little more."
https://zingyzen.substack.com/
Such important work!
It's fortuitous to find you in this thread because I Zoomed with Teri Leigh yesterday and she mentioned your name so today I was going to come looking for you 😊
Hi Kristi! Glad to hear from you and it's nice of Teri to mention me. I recently recorded a podcast with Teri and we shared some heartfelt conversation. She mentioned your name in that conversation as well so I looked out for you and subscribed....loved your publication btw :)
Aww thank you! I heard about the podcast ypu two did and I'm looking forward to listening next week. I think she said Tuesday?
Yes it's coming out Tuesday. Let me warn you that it can be a bit awkward from my end (I'm not very good at verbal expression 🫣) but I'm glad I did it, thanks to Teri Leigh for that.
I love the opening sentence, "a seeker, and mindfulness practitioner", makes me want to learn more from you.
I'm glad to hear you feel that way! I just share my personal experience with mindfulness and nothing makes me happier if it helps people in some way.. 😊
I'm in! Love the vibe.
Connectivity
My publication is Lemon Soul:
‘Refreshing perspectives, slices of life. Highly relatable, profoundly human.’
My space discusses many different topics, but my common thread and hope is to provide a really safe space where people feel they are welcomed and understood ❤️
https://emmasimpsonauthor.substack.com/
I love that highly relatable line Emma!
that was from reader feedback, as was profoundly human. I thought I'd used words from my readers as to how my space felt to them x
Love that! Yes it’s a very very important part of the work we do for the space in-between us and our readers/ participants. ✨🥰
Such an impactful line! Just subscribed
Oh thank you so much! X
I love how creatively you’ve played with the words and the name of your newsletter, 'Slices of Life' and 'Lemon Soul. Curious to check it out, Emma...
Oh thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it when you have a look xx
That's such a beautiful way of articulating with specificity but still leaving space for the whole range of topics you write about. I'm always trying to figure out how best to do that.
Thank you! That’s what I hoped to do… it was really hard to work out how to describe it so I used comments from my readers ❤️
Oh I love that!
'Highly relatable, profoundly human' describes your writing pretty accurately I'd say Emma
❤️
Bingeing
Personal essays on binge eating recovery. A little hope, some joy, and no-nonsense tips for people who have tried everything to get binge-free.
https://bingefreelife.substack.com/
Such an important topic Denise. Thank you for shining a light on it. 💕
Thanks, just put up my first post... am completely out of my element with substack!
We’re here for you ✨🙏
succinct. clear. focused.👍🏼
This topic is so needed, and it’s great that you’re talking about it, thanks for sharing, Denise. And congrats for your first post!
Healing
Writer, poet, 2-time heart transplant recipient. Scars are tougher than skin. Trauma survivor. Sharing poetry along with stories of hope and healing.
Currently writing a memoir, "Three-Hearted Girl."
https://dawnlevitt.substack.com/
Beautiful 💖 I love memoir, it’s my fave genre. I’d love to hear when this is out 😍
I also enjoy reading memoir. Just peeped at your stack and subscribed.
I’m about to share a very short memoir in ebook format (with 3 part journal) called Unleashing My Inner Power. I’m editing a longer memoir style book called Migraine and Me I hope to have out by Christmas🤞
Looking forward to finding out more about this whopping journey you’ve been on😍
I'm in the querying process with my own memoir. Hoping to find an agent by Christmas.
Very exiting! Keep me posted on how you get on🤩 writing it is a journey in and of itself 🙃
You’re doing such beautiful work, Dawn. It sounds like you’re writing an amazing memoir.
Thank you.
✨😊
Wholeness.
I am a bundle of mess and grace and I love it as a whole. I talk about healing my inner child as a mom, embracing my quiet and constantly learning nature and transitioning to a slow creative life from years of being in hustle.
https://open.substack.com/pub/shanjithasnewsletter
I really like this line: Finding healthy practices from someone who wants it all.
Hey Susan. Thanks for checking me out.
of course ✨😊
Love seeing another physician writer out here exploring an anti-hustle experience! I’m doing the same after years of running myself ragged. Subscribed.
Wow Jillian, on my way to checking you out. Thank you.
Journey
A journey back to connection. Discussing the biology, psychology, spirituality and experiences of returning to nature.
https://tidesandseasonsuk.substack.com/
Definitely feel like this needs an edit as I have grown. It is about a journey back to yourself using nature and spirituality as a guide. Thank you for this exercise....really helpful!
It’s a great exercise isn’t it. I think it’s so helpful to revisit it periodically too. Sometimes we have grown and our writing has grown since we first developed our description.
So true ✨🌺
Absolutely, it’s definitely one of my September tasks xxx
Hi Anna Rose, lovely to see you here after I read a couple of your pieces yesterday!
Building on Mika's words and my reading...perhaps your word is 'Growth'?
There's a phrase that kept popping into my mind when I was reading Letters to your Dad and then Tides and Seasons ...'Life grows around grief',..that's how I've felt so perhaps I'm projecting ;-) It fits with returning to nature..just some thoughts - pls feel free to ignore ;-)
Victoria you are a hero. Growth. Of course. Of course it’s growth! Thank you. I’m now going to think about how that’s reflected in my summary. Thank you that’s really helped me!
Ohh team effort hon! It's easier when you and Mika had words already! ;-)
I just felt that when I was reading your pieces yesterday. If you get a chance have a read of this - Lucy Hone's 'Resilient grieving' work & book has helped me, it may help you too: https://www.carermentor.com/p/grief-is-messy-its-not-a-tidy-five It's an article I wrote on a Shankar Vedantam interviewing her...Where she says 'seek opportunities to find serenity, pride and awe', around 42min mark that also came to mind with your work...
Thank you so much Victoria. I’ll definitely take a look :) xx
Very welcome Anna Rose
This sounds juicy! Following! :)
Transformation!
https://substack.com/@diankillian
How do we change ourselves and the world (reimagining what’s possible) by shifting how we see and think? So maybe I am ultimately about hope and possibility! (This is a great exercise Claire—go raibh maith agat!). BTW i do thís inspiring and transforming mostly through writing about the Irish language 🤩!!) which has really changed how I see the world and what’s possible!! (And I think I am going to to rewrite my “About” now!! :).
Oh brilliant Dian! I have resources on “about pages” in my a-z if you need
Beautiful, Dian.
"Transformation is such a fascinating topic—it's amazing how it changes the way we see and do things.
Art journaling
Weekly notes from an artist's studio, including pages from my mixed media art journal, works in progress, notes on the creative process, and other ideas that capture my interest.
https://shinjinim.substack.com
Love this Shinjini - I want to ask what you feel the value is for your lovely readers? Sometimes this can be a missing piece and be woven into our description like an invite. 💌
Hmm…they get monthly creative prompts, process videos, letters on creativity & creative living. All of which is included on my About page…so I guess the value is “sketchbook inspiration and creative living”?
How about -
Keep your Creative Fire burning. Weekly notes from an artist's studio. Pages from my mixed media art journal and notes on the creative process to keep you inspired!
Lovely! I was re-writing this too; came up with:
✨ Keep your creative fire burning! ✨ Weekly notes from my art studio, including a new sketchbook/art journal prompt every month, short process videos, pages from my art journal & notes on the creative process.
What do you think?
Yes lovely! I guess there’s a lot of detail and you could cut that slightly but it’s a LOVELY invite ✨✨
Thank you! I’ll cut a bit of the detail & update it soon. xx
And what does it do for them when they receive these things?
Keeps their creative fire burning!
I really do appreciate artist studio notes—they’re such a beautiful way to express and share with others. Curios to learn more about the medium you are using for your art.
Hi Susan, I do mixed media with a focus on acrylics. :-)
Sounds lovely! Subscribing!
Sounds interesting, I've subscribed!
I’m already subscribed to you! Excited to explore your work more
xx
Life-story
I write fiction and nonfiction featuring women's life narratives and tiny things in my daily life. I’m deeply interested in documenting life stories and creating fictional stories inspired by the world I see.
https://hajeesun.substack.com/
I love that you have linked your description with your logo. 👌
Genius!
I love women's stories. I'll check out your page, Hajee.
SELF-AWARE LEADERSHIP
Join the mission to develop self-aware leaders around the globe to generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships!
https://knowingselfknowingothers.substack.com
I love that you are focusing on this so that we create happier and productive work places. 💕
Thanks Mika. It’s my obsession!!!! Let’s not make other peoples work lives suck!
Confidence!
I'm a singer, business owner and therapist who has overcome severe anxiety, self-consciousness and self-criticism and I'm passionate about helping others nurture themselves and grow quietly confident, too.
Peaceful Power:
http://AbiRogers.substack.com
and my daily mindset subscription, The Living Journal®️:
http://livingjournal.substack.com
Thank you, great exercise! 💛
Beautiful Abi! Can you copy and paste your descriptions?
I love the phrase "quietly confident." That resonates with me so much!
Love this exercise! It's so hard but important.
Italy ( if I weren't costrained to one word, I'd have written Italian Lifestyle or Italian Slow Living)
"Life in small-town Italy. Slow living. Self-love. And coffee. Lots of it. "
And here's my link: https://elfinw.substack.com/
Slow living in Italy. Yes please! 😍
Better still! You've got it!
Hahah so true!
Ooh, there’s so much beauty to share about the slow lifestyle in Italy.
Subscribing!
Slow living in Italy! How idyllic! If I remember right, the slow living movement started in Italy!!
It did? I had no idea, thanks! I'll look it up. It makes sense, though.
I think so! I remember it was in reaction to the first Mc Donald’s opening there.
Wellbeing
https://open.substack.com/pub/carmens
Refreshing and different- a no rules space. I see Rest as the foundation to living a creative life we truly love. Leaving behind what other people think is “the right way” to do so.
I work at the intersection of wellbeing and productivity (aka in project management with a twist consulting some of the largest brands in Europe) and am a women’s mentor and coach, sound therapist and yoga teacher who left London for the Alpes in the south of Germany. So you get a refreshing mix of it all and sprinkles of seasonal living for modern minds. X
I couldn’t figure out where to copy paste it from while in the app (seems I had to go to settings on the browsers)
This is mine that I think is too long. I keep changing it regularly:
Done with chasing other people’s dreams & ready to live the life YOU truly love? Read on to move from rushed to rested. Find nuanced views, stories & practices to return to what nourishes YOU! Occasional travel adventures included.💛
Hmm yes you do that is a bit of a faff. Sorry!
Yes, I read things in the app and then have to rush to desktop to respond and add in stuff. But I heard they're updating the app in Android as well?
Oh that would be great I don’t usually use the app but the browsers on my phone to avoid scrolling and I’m never quite up to date on what’s possible where
I try to do the same but it would be handy to have as an extra tool
Love your work Carmen 💜
Thank you! And I love yours Sarina! 💛
💜💜
Was going to say MAGIC, but for now I'll go with...
🕸️ WEAVING 🕸️
"Traveling the world and searching for the answers to life's most unanswerable questions along the way."
https://inkroads.substack.com/
My Substack is about slow travel, Paganism, Buddhism, eco-spirituality, NDEs, aliens, rewilding, seasonal rituals, and much more, but it's also mostly about weaving threads between writers, artists, and disparate modes of thought and forging a path of deep connection in our radically disconnected world.
Definitely up my alley with these subjects. I just checked out your page and love the design. That periwinkle color just makes me want to stay there. Love the "Cosmic Junkyard" series!
Aw thank you so much! "Gently probing at the mystery beyond the veil" sounds like my MO as well (and definitely is the point of Cosmic Junkyard) :)
Ink Roads is a gorgeous name! It says so much.
Thank you! I came up with it about a decade ago for my first travel blog ever and have tried to rename it several times since, but it's just stuck...I think it says what I need it to say!
After so many years it basically becomes your brand, doesn't it!
Weaving’ perfectly captures the essence and connection in your description. Makes me want to lear more about it, Eden.
This thread has been so helpful! I’m struggling with the one word - I want to say PRACTICAL MAGIC but to make it one I think I have to say CONNECTION.
Astrologer, writer, & healer, offering reassurance, support, and a hand to hold. 🌟 I hold space for you to explore your deepest questions and use practical magic to aid you in your soul’s creative journey. Expect openness, vulnerability, and humour! 🎈
https://inkystars.substack.com
Thank you so much, this is really reassuring to hear - and I’m so glad it’s coming across that way. You’ve hit the nail on the head - compassionate support is exactly right.
I love connection, Jen. And your description conjures up feelings of safety and compassionate support which deepen soulful connection.
Love this! Just subscribed
thank you! I’m so glad as it took ages to rework it!!
Connection is beautiful word! This is such a beautiful description, Jen.
Coalescence.
Where Art Meets Psychology
We are not all "tortured geniuses" and art isn't always therapy - both things can be true but most of where art meets psychology is in the rich magical middle of those two experiences. That middle is what Create Me Free is all about.
So so powerful 💥
Thank you Claire. I enjoyed thinking about this. Distilling it down to one word is hard but it really helps get clearer on the idea.
Love your work, Kathryn! xx
Likewise!
🙏🤗
Flourishing
Physician, leader, mom, and coach writing Humans Leading to help busy people live less stressed, more satisfying lives. Enjoy practical, bite sized wisdom that helps you get started today.
Humans Leading: https://humansleading.substack.com
Flourishing is such a perfect word for your description and message.
Something about flourishing that gets my nervous system to uncoil. What a great platform you're nurturing, Jillian!
I love the imagery of the nervous system uncoiling. Sounds lovely.
That sounds very well crafted and focused!
FULFILMENT 💜
M publication ‘Fully Expressed’ is for those of us here to be truer, braver expressions of ourselves, in micro moments, while shamelessly inhabiting our unique brilliance and beauty.
https://sarinazoe22.substack.com
Shivers
Hope.
'Welcome to Sparks of Light! I write about hope through memories, moments and dreams. My poetry or vignettes are inspired by a photograph, piece of music or a thought that won't leave me until it's on the page. May my words ignite a spark of hope in you!'
Love this! My Substack’s name for the first 18 months was Building Hope. Hope is so underrated and misunderstood! We need more of it. 💚
We do, Julie! Without it, what’s the point?✨
It's definitely an area we need help with. We're so focused on the negative these days!
How about, may my words ignite a spark of hope within you.
I ran out of letter spaces! I’ll try rearrange the rest - thank you 🙏
Perimenopause
“Fiercely advocating to raise awareness on temporary fluctuations and regressions in capacity during our autistic perimenopause.
A safe space for our community to unmask, co-regulate, and share knowledge to self-advocate.”
https://samgallowayaudhd.substack.com/
Sounds interesting, Sam!
Okay team, I’ve just given my About page an enormous overhaul and would love some feedback please 🙏
1. joy
2. Belgian pastry chef writing about food, sharing recipes and working on cookbooks with authentic Belgian baking. She's not on Instagram so do leave your email address so she can send you an actual email. sarahfrison.substack.com
Can you tell I was really annoyed with my instagram experience when I wrote that😂.
But I love that because it also explains what substack is! I would put a full stop after food.
Thank you, Claire🙂. Interestingly so far everyone has come from substack itself so I haven't even needed that explanation, haha.
Love the Instagram part! Tells a story and showcases your personality. I totally relate to your annoyance.
It’s true
Haha, thank you Elfin💃. Instagram is not my thing at all.
Gardening
Gardening for busy women.
Get 5 easy to do mindful gardening activities straight to your inbox every Sunday so you can stop overthinking, quiet your mind and lower your stress levels in your garden.
https://adventureswithflowers.substack.com/
I’m going to read as I’m definitely your target market. My gardening this year has consisted of potting up flowers from the garden centre, trimming roses and unsuccessfully growing dahlias without flowers 😂
You know there’s no shame in buying plants from the garden centre. Life is busy and sometimes a quick result is what we need. But the Seed will help you to get bolder in the things you try in your garden and there’s a monthly advice thread where I can help you troubleshoot your overly leafy dahlias!
Yay! Ok! 👌
OMG! I’ve just been saying this morning that I don’t have time to sort the garden out and it’s a mess! Signing up x
I wish I had a garden that I can call mine and tend to not just when I visit occasionally but pop into every day 🥰
Do you have any outside space at all? Past clients have created their garden in a collection of pots 😍🌱 I’m all about ripping up the gardening rulebook and making it more accessible for modern women x
I can never have too much gardening in my life. Subscribing!
Omg signing up!
One word: Learning.
Explainer: Where you'll find practical insights to get new skills, sharpen your current ones, and empower your life.
(Basically, learning in adulthood beyond the outdated model of traditional "education")
https://juanfrank.substack.com
I love that part in the brackets too because I was wondering what skills - but it sounds like “life skills”?
Yes.
I normally put the generic “skills” because it can range from things like hobbies, general culture, career-related stuff, but also what you mention, life skills. (Or should we say now “human skills”? To differentiate it from the increasing “AI doing everything now”.)
As we learn so many new skills around technology, I wonder what skills are going to drop off 😔
So great that you’re shining a light on this in your publication
Yeah, that's quite an issue. There are some human skills that we are already seeing a vast decline in and I wonder if we can bring them back somehow.
But at least talking about it and bringing awareness is a good first step for more people to notice it.
What my Substack is about, in one word:
Connection
The longer version:
This is all about navigating towards belonging from feeling like an outsider, wandering through adventure and exploration, all via curiosity, courage and connection. Will you join me?
On the Outside (Looking In) - https://ontheoutside.substack.com/
beautiful, karen
Thank you ☺️
✨😊
Sounds amazing!
Thank you! 🥰
Homebodies
I’m all about trying new things and being creative from the place we all feel safest: our home. Because I believe that you don’t always have to step outside of your comfort zone, sometimes it’s nice to cosy yourself up inside of it instead.
https://thecreativecomfortzone.substack.com
What a wonderful perspective—so inviting for homebodies looking to feel safe and comfortable.
Thank you!
Love this!
Everyday Knitter is a chatty community celebrating our love of yarn and all things cosy. It's a space to come together & chat about what makes us happy, what lights up our lives and yes - what’s on our needles. Grab a coffee and tap to subscribe.
https://everydayknitter.substack.com/
You have created such a lovely space Louise. 😊
Oh, thank you. I really appreciate you saying that.
Mindfulness
Mindful writing offering mindful muses and writing exercises
Creating balance of body, mind and soul with mindfulness, meditation, and therapeutic and reflective journaling. Step out of busyness and constant doing and into mindful moments of just being with writing for healing. https://mindandbodywellness.substack.com/
Yes, yes, yes!
When I do this I feel more myself and able to make decisions easier. ✨
Wonder
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? I believe we yearn for it—that glimmer of the vast and mysterious—because somehow, whether wonder guides us inward or points to something bigger than ourselves, it gives us hope.
I'm a novelist, poet and coach who writes weekly, often sharing insights from the creative process. I also share stories from my life, my poetry, excerpts from my books, and resources to intrigue and inspire. In September, I'm starting a monthly talk series, Wonders Within.
https://robinblackburnmcbride.substack.com/
Robin, I feel like you and my dear friend, Toan would have so much fun chatting as wonder and glimmer are words that frequently show up in our chats! There's so much power in being present enough to revel in the mystery of life's unfoldings.
Thank you, Gladys. I appreciate you reaching out. What's the name of your friend's Substack?
Here's the link. He's new to Substack and more active on IG. If you feel inclined to connect with him I'm happy to do an intro! https://substack.com/@toanlam?r=3cjo4s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page
What a great question, Robin! I love the word 'wonder' in your description. It’s so clear and inspiring.
Thank you, Susan. My aim is to inspire, so I appreciate your feedback. Please tell me about your Substack. Are we writing in harmony? Should we be subscribing to each other’s newsletters? Let me know your thoughts. I’m here for the community and believe strongly in supporting other writers.
Awe, it’s great to hear you’re here to support others! No need to subscribe to each other’s newsletters unless it inspires you or you feel drawn to it. That said, I just subscribed to yours because I find it uplifting 💖✨
Thanks so much, Susan. You bet I’m going to subscribe to yours. I see that you’re about making art and unlocking joy and creativity. That’s all up my street! ✍🦋✨
Love to hear it, thank you 🌻
LIFE-AFFIRMING
- having an emotionally or spiritually uplifting effect. (I hope!) -
Welcome to Generosity of Spirit, a gentle community exploring all aspects of Slow & Gentle Living. We also get cosy with our bookish chats & I share insights into living a creative life. You are so welcome here, grab a cuppa & stay a while...
Generosity of Spirit - https://emilymale.substack.com/
It really does sound like inviting gathering, Emily.
Thank you Susan. I really hope so !
That sounds very inviting!
Wonderful. That is my hope. So much to explore - I want to create a gentle and cosy space to do that together .
THRIVING
A community where holding both Joy and pain catalyze a path to living well, without the good vibes BS --with Integrative Psychedelic physician, author, and TEDx speaker Tanmeet Sethi, MD.
https://tanmeetsethimd.substack.com
Thriving always carries such an empowering and encouraging tone.
I had a hard time coming up with one word!
Tanmeet so much of what you shared resonates with my philosophies also...love how you describe this journey of what being human is all about!
So grateful to connect Gladys!! ❤️
Same here, Tanmeet 🌹
Transformation.
Or maybe revealing (the real you) 💃🏻
The Intuition Club is a reminder to myself and others to always be on the path to becoming more of who you really are… with a side order of sass and esoteric magic.
https://theintuitionclub.substack.com/
You have me at... becoming more of who you truly are! I’m looking forward to reading your articles.
Thank you Jillian, that’s so cool of you 🙌🏼 Neuroscience geeks unite!!
Great post on neuroscience and limiting beliefs! Restacked that one.
Knowledge
A place where you can find real life instructions on everything from techniques on making your own sauerkraut to how not to be eaten by a bear, peppered with observations of the natural world.
Nature Calls - https://amygrisak.substack.com
Cue the Tai Lopez meme when he says that more than materialistic things, he enjoys Knowledge. 😆
Found it! Ha!
Hahaha. KNOWLEDGE!
This sounds completely fascinating! 🐻
Same with yours! I cannot wait to read more!
Excellent! I'll trade you star wisdom for staying alive in bear country. I might be getting the better deal 🤣
I'm all about the star wisdom! (I don't know anything...I just love it!)
This makes me very curious to want to know more—your word choice is perfect for your description. I’ll definitely be checking out your subscription , Amy ;)
Wonder.
Nomadic Scottish writer making my way across Britain and abroad. I write about the wonder of wandering, the power of place, and the magic of story.
https://abeckoningworld.substack.com
Love this description. It also feels like permission for us to wander and wonder. 😊
Self-development
An abundance of fragrance, smattering of fashion, forkfuls of food and fabulous things. Inspirations, aspirations, wellbeing, wise words, and ways to create a life that feels good to live.
London bound. Editorial assistant at Country Life magazine.
My substack is a journey, exploration and indulgence in life! I seek to inspire others to find it within themselves to create the life they really want to. because I struggle to believe it myself sometimes! My Monday menu is a list of 5 priorities/intentions for the week ahead, making self-development and self-nourishment an easy and accessible thing for everyone. My longer posts are fragrance-related, including reviews and news, fashion and some personal essays.
“Indulgent life” - I love that!! 🥰
It’s something we all forget to do, and I want to remind people that it’s ok to seek a little indulgence and to love every moment! X
Thanks, Claire! Happy Saturday! ;-)
Empathy
Carer Mentor: Empathy and Inspiration
Description: 'Heartfelt empathy for Caregivers. A hub of practical tools, resources, and expert insights. A portal of hope.'
https://www.carermentor.com/
During October, its first anniversary, I'll update the Carer Mentor website to highlight 'collaboration' and 'connection' given the recent September initiative.
Great word for you and your publication, Victoria 💕
Aww Thanks, Mika! xoxo
Survival
I write darker, more philosophical science fiction about people trying to survive in the depths of the far future. I want to poke people's brains, their hearts, and their deepest sense of satisfaction.
Vindicators: https://kenwolfson.substack.com/
Sounds really thought-provoking.
Yeah that's the niche I'm aiming for, for people whose escapism is both space ships and complex topics like mine is.
Ramshackle(ness)
https://orkneyoutpost.substack.com
Sharing the trials and tribulations of going rural after over 40 years of urban comfort and convenience. We first set foot in Orkney on the day we completed on our little crofters cottage. What did we sign up for?
Love this description and the word you chose! It helped me picture it in my mind!
Thank you, it kind of sums up my life / way of living! 😂
Firstly thank you for this thought-provoking invitation Claire! I’ve whittled mine down to one word that I think underpins what my publication is really about, finding the…
BEAUTY 🌸🍂✨
Step inside Story & Thread., a cosy, layered home where the threads of creativity, interiors and mothering meet.
Here, we unearth the stories from the seasons of our lives, with a house & a garden at the heart and everyday beauty as our guide.
Oh and here is the link…https://storyandthread.substack.com xx
You have a wonderful way with words. What a lovely description!
Ah thank you Mika, I am so delighted that you think so! xx
Joy.
I share the everyday things that bring me happiness, including, books, people, places, games, etc.
But I want to expand. I am about to start sharing the things that spark joy in my son. And I’d like to share the fascinating things I learn in my work life.
Sounds like a beautiful way to expand your interests and joy, Sarah.
POSSIBILITY
Somewhere between the brightside and the dark place, a former Pollyanna builds a creative home for simple joy, honest hope, and childlike wonder. For misfits, multitudes, and anyone whose life isn't going as planned.
Outsourced Optimism: https://outsourcedoptimism.substack.com/
*This exercise reminds me of that Mark Twain quote "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” It's so much harder to narrow it down to one word!
Wow, this is so interesting. Makes me want to find out more! 👌
Thank you Mika! It’s so hard to find a balance that is both specific and expansive enough ✨
Healing
Musings of the mind, body, heart and soul from the world of psychology, yoga and life.
https://drvickiconnop.substack.com
I love that you bring so many different parts of yourself and life to your Substack. 😊
Thank you Mika 😊
Resilience
"Personal essays on single parenting, living with endometriosis and complex health issues and following my intuition to make radical life changes. Writing to describe my one important life. "
This definitely needs a juice up! Thank you for drawing my attention here ☺️
https://singlemumspeaks.substack.com
I hope the right people find you! So needed!
Clarity
“Exploring writing for reflection and self-discovery”
https://open.substack.com/pub/clarityandvision
That’s my kind of writing! 😊
Freedom (such a loaded word but the first one that came to me!)
For those who’d rather rather chase roses than your “best self.” Fresh wisdom on old paradigms of self-growth & productivity to break into the luxury in being.
The Break: https://open.substack.com/pub/thefinalbreak?r=3cjo4s&utm_medium=ios
Yes to more freedom and lightness! ✨