Substack Serendipity

Daily writing and unexpected connections

High five to me today!

I’ve been on Substack a while now, but I’ve reached a milestone of writing every single day for the past three months!  It’s an achievement that might have seemed improbable at first, amidst the doubts and hesitations - those familiar excuses whirring around in my mind “What would I write about every day? I’m just too busy. Is this really worth it?” And the list goes on.

Yet here I am a quarter of the way through my commitment to Substack until my 50th birthday in August 2024.  Reflecting on this journey, I’ve encountered the surprising cathartic feeling from the act of daily writing.  There have been some “ah ha” moments, from the initial skepticism to the unexpected joy of connection with fellow Substack writers, I like to call them my ‘Substacker Buddies’.

I do think I’m not alone in this endeavour.  I navigate the same questions many writers face “Why am I doing this? Who would want to read about my thoughts and ramblings every day?”  But amid the uncertainties…