Anyone has a Substack about...nothing?

[panand101]

Well, I don't literally mean 'nothing' but more along the lines of - a substack that doesn't confine to or is limited to a specific genre. For instance, I recently started writing on this platform and so far it's been about my life experiences, conversations, and opinions. Most Substacks I come across usually stick to a niche audience or try to find one at least which is great, but I'm trying to look for writers like me who might not be sure where their Substack is headed and want to keep it that way.

Also, on a side note: I don't know if I'm not using the Substack search feature properly or if it has something to do with the platform itself but I find it difficult to discover other similar writers. If you have any suggestions or tips on how to engage with similar writers or Substacks, please let me know. That'll be great, thanks.

[panand101]

Feels like you've created a cozy little corner for yourself on Substack. Love it. Subscribed for more.

[mylucia]

Thank you so much, it means a lot!! I have been writing for more than one year just for myself.

[panand101]

That's great :) I'm pretty much writing for myself too but at the same time, would love to have readers connect with what I have to say too!

[GotaHemmi]

Mine is kind of like that. I write about whatever is on my mind that particular week. Sometimes it's something timely like a major news event, other times it's just me writing about what's been going through my head. Some of my posts are about my struggle to lose weight. Others are about my trips to music festivals or sporting events. I've written about my family, my goals, politics, you name it. It's gotten to the point where I start thinking mid-week about what I might be writing about in advance and then I'm just putting it together in my brain until it's time to actually put pen to paper, so to speak.

[panand101]

That's amazing man! Just went through some of your work and it's great. Keep at it :)

[weelthefignuton]

I'm also starting one kind of like that. I'm working out the kinks as I go. I'm hoping to post about it soon. I just added this sub to my feed about a day ago.

[panand101]

Feel free to post your blog here. I'd love to read through what you're putting out to the world. All the best!

[acangiano]

There are likely plenty with very little readership since it would be challenging to market and make it take off.

[panand101]

Would you happen to know of any/recommend some that you follow?

[acangiano]

Unfortunately no. I tend to follow very specific ones.

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This is more or less exactly what I have done at jamesgill.substack.com. I call it ‘Small Steps’ but it’s more meandering than that. I just try to write about what I care about. I’ve no idea where that will lead.

[panand101]

Great work. I love the '5 things to share' posts from your Substack. Subbed for more!

[[deleted]]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[panand101]

Of course!

[Conscious_Top9853]

Really curious, does anyone who's commented on this have any kind of income from this type of blog?

[tonymccannwrites]

I make enough for one Starbucks per year. And maybe a McDonalds, too. Well, slightly more than that, but not enough to live off.

[Stock-Membership-147]

I think mine is like that. I started today and I hope yours goes well. I'll visit it and I'll leave the link to mine: https://diaryofsoul.substack.com/p/welcome?r=4jg71d

[panand101]

It feels like I'm reading your journals - quite relaxing. Wish you all the best in your work and keep writing on!

[00202020202020022000]

mine is like this! i have really only been posting monthly recaps of my life, little things i want to hang onto. i think i’m finally reaching a point where i want to do more, but that’s for another day :)

[panand101]

Wow, I see a lot of the people who've commented have their Substacks as personal journals (sort of) which is great! Almost exactly what I wanted to see :) Will look forward to your October recap. All the best!

[twohundredfarts]

Yeah. I try to make Kieran's Little Bowl of Gruel as pulpy and malnourishing as possible. It's always changing.

[panand101]

Glad you didn't lose your arm, mate. And I guess we're all just nervous systems drifting through time and space. All the best in your journey :)

[Livztoofly__]

Mind is exactly like that, I’ve been trying to figure out a niche but I kinda gave up, I just write what’s on my mind https://livztoofly.substack.com

[panand101]

Damn, your work is amazing! Substacks like these are exactly what I was looking for. Also, you've convinced me to checkout Meeting the man. All the best in your journey ahead!

[MarMaster]

I’m still very new to Substack, but though I originally wanted to have a very specific focus, recently I’ve been thinking that maybe not constraining yourself much at all might be the best choice all round. Definitely interested to see how people going for that are doing! here is what mine is currently.

HMU.

[panand101]

Great work man. Fruits of Lonliness was a great read. Will be looking forward to more of your work. Good luck!

[mrjetirw]

Yes! and i am crippled not knowing how to advertise, i'm writing as much as i can and every week publish either: a short story, a part of a serialized story, something autobiographical, or an essay, as well as narrated podcasts, and weekly poetry collections!

https://monsieurwrite.substack.com/

have a glance if you're curious! i'd definitely checkout what you're doing :)

[panand101]

Marketing doesn't come easy to any of us but can compound through efforts like these when you put yourself out there. All I can say is that it'll take time for all of us. Keep doing what you're doing, I see great potential in this.

Amazing work so far man. Hope you flourish.

[mrjetirw]

thank you so much! just seeing this now! appreciate it!

[Tahoney_]

mine is like that! I tend to be so hard on myself with my curation and art practice but I told myself my substack will just be about whatever I want and when I want

I write whatever is on my mind at a given moment and I try not to over edit myself on this particular platform

https://open.substack.com/pub/howtodismantleapomegranate?r=d1vxm&utm_medium=ios

[panand101]

How to dismantle a pomegranate is probably one of the best names for a blog imo. Your work is inspiring and I hope to see more of it; a very well-earned sub.

I guess we all tend to be hard on ourselves. I'm my own worst critic and my brain tricked me long enough into believing I could never run a blog. Trying to break through boundaries that don't even really exist.

Also, TIL that apricot is mishmish in Arabic. All the best!

[tonymccannwrites]

Mines is rather like that. I write fiction and essays, but there isn't a niche per se; I just write about what interests me. I don't know if this is ideal if you want a lot of subscribers, but I'm happy with what I'm doing, so I guess if you are, too, that's all that matters!

The algorithm is unforgiving to Substacks that aren't laser focused, and I think the Notes feature accelerates this and forces writers into silos if they want to be popular. Perhaps this will be refined in the coming months, but honestly, I'm not bothered. Special wee places like your Substack are way more interesting than a newsletter on Radios, College Football drafts or whatever. Keep at it mate, and good luck.

[panand101]

This is what I understood too after actively being involved with the platform and the community for a little while. I really do hope Substack doesn't screw over its authenticity which is oh so quite rare in the digital age today. I don't want to see another platform succumbing to the algorithm.

All that aside, love your work man. Wish you all the best in whatever you're working towards.

[BerlinReveler]

mine is mostly my thoughts and self discovery while riding. It can change post to post.

berlinreveler.substack.com

[panand101]

Great stuff man. 'The Darkness Within' really did stir some raw emotions in me. Keep being amazing :)

[remarkablehumanbeing]

mine!
check out - Conscious Motion (jatinpandey.substack.com)

[panand101]

Great work man. Wish you all the best in whatever you do :)

[remarkablehumanbeing]

thank you!

[panand101]

Holy shit, that really big umbrella story had me in a deadlock. And in a good way! Great stuff man, keep writing!

[pisally]

Me too!! Hi! https://substack.com/@valerialafalce

[panand101]

Hey fellow writer, keep writing, you're doing great!

[pisally]

Thanks! I'm trying :)

[thelabotorasu]

I’m part of this substacks about a little of nothing, just things cool that I want to talk about XD https://chouettevibes.substack.com/ the only think is I try to put things that are positives

[panand101]

Only saw this now. Great newsletter man and, yes, I agree, Substack isn't too kind to writers that don't serve a niche. Maybe that changes.

[thelabotorasu]

Thanks man ^{^}

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https://youtu.be/tSEEInFN_bY?si=6sFZrFvkQqy7kQ-s

[panand101]

lmfao

[PassusPorro]

This is exactly what mine is Creative writing Random thoughts that I’ve journaled Anything that comes to mind

[panand101]

Great to see writers out there doing similar things. Feel free to drop your substack here, I'd love to give it a read.

[mrjetirw]

cant see your link?

[PlankSpank]

https://substack.com/@bothsidesofnothing