I think that popular culture might be my poetry language.
When you speak of “gnarled oaks or babbling brooks” representing cliches, my mind goes to “a tree that looks like it’s lived a thousand seasons of Love Island” and “a brook that speaks with the excited chatter of Taylor Swift at Super Bowl half time”.
I’m not sure how I came to be this way, but I think I quite like it.
I'm curious about tip #3: "Write what you (wish you didn’t) know." You encourage people to write about their weird insecurities, etc. Can you say more about why those are the stories worth reading? Substack is full of these kinds of stories. Mostly, I don't find them compelling. We all have weird little things and sometimes it feels like the airing of too much dirty laundry. What makes a story about the things you wish you didn't know interesting?
YES love this, especially the one about writing from your BELLY, not your brain! I try to remind myself of this often, to write from a place of feeling rather than thinking.
I have trepidation about joining but a very real longing to grow as a writer. I know this dimension of me, of my work, is waiting for the nourishment of courage and commitment. I have never put anything 'out there' in the world but imagine, with fearful longing, putting out a newsletter on this platform. I don't really even know myself as a writer yet, just a communicator. In the past, I've written creative pieces that I love but it's been awhile. I'm a lifelong journaler, the purpose of which is self inquiry and evolution. But I hear a clear call from my soul to step onto the mat, so to speak. To show up vulnerably and feel my way in the dark to who I am as a writer. Would Sustenance be a good community for someone like me?
Hi Joy, I"m curious from a business perspective why you keep promoting your sustenance community when you already have such a long waitlist for a relatively small number of spots? always looking to learn what works in growing a business...
Great question. The reason is because waitlists are an unreliable metric for conversion. While it is certainly very promising and shows very high interest, it doesn't ensure that folks will commit on launch day. Additionally, because Sustenance only opens its doors to new members 1-2x annually, folks might initially sign up, but months later, find themself unable to commit. In this case, it's best to grow your list considerably ahead of launch and also remind the folks who have been waiting a long time, this is their chance.
Such great tips - thank you, Joy!
#4 🙌🙌🙌
great pic by the way!!!
I think that popular culture might be my poetry language.
When you speak of “gnarled oaks or babbling brooks” representing cliches, my mind goes to “a tree that looks like it’s lived a thousand seasons of Love Island” and “a brook that speaks with the excited chatter of Taylor Swift at Super Bowl half time”.
I’m not sure how I came to be this way, but I think I quite like it.
Thank you for sharing these! 🤗
I'm curious about tip #3: "Write what you (wish you didn’t) know." You encourage people to write about their weird insecurities, etc. Can you say more about why those are the stories worth reading? Substack is full of these kinds of stories. Mostly, I don't find them compelling. We all have weird little things and sometimes it feels like the airing of too much dirty laundry. What makes a story about the things you wish you didn't know interesting?
Whooosh!!!
Needed these reminders. Thanks Joy!
YES love this, especially the one about writing from your BELLY, not your brain! I try to remind myself of this often, to write from a place of feeling rather than thinking.
I have trepidation about joining but a very real longing to grow as a writer. I know this dimension of me, of my work, is waiting for the nourishment of courage and commitment. I have never put anything 'out there' in the world but imagine, with fearful longing, putting out a newsletter on this platform. I don't really even know myself as a writer yet, just a communicator. In the past, I've written creative pieces that I love but it's been awhile. I'm a lifelong journaler, the purpose of which is self inquiry and evolution. But I hear a clear call from my soul to step onto the mat, so to speak. To show up vulnerably and feel my way in the dark to who I am as a writer. Would Sustenance be a good community for someone like me?
I love these unique tips! Thanks for sharing them
Hi Joy, I"m curious from a business perspective why you keep promoting your sustenance community when you already have such a long waitlist for a relatively small number of spots? always looking to learn what works in growing a business...
Great question. The reason is because waitlists are an unreliable metric for conversion. While it is certainly very promising and shows very high interest, it doesn't ensure that folks will commit on launch day. Additionally, because Sustenance only opens its doors to new members 1-2x annually, folks might initially sign up, but months later, find themself unable to commit. In this case, it's best to grow your list considerably ahead of launch and also remind the folks who have been waiting a long time, this is their chance.
thanks, good to know!