At Substack Reads, we delight in the joy of finding new writers to fall in love with each week: some you may know already, others will be delicious discoveries. This week’s edition is no different.
I realise I’m able to read less and less of the newsletter I have subscribed to. Can you relate? Not sure if it’s just happening to me since I’ve subscribed to too many Substacks, or if it is a phase.
I can definitely relate. I've subscribed to more than I can reasonably keep up with. I have to force myself to look at ones I haven't read in a while; the alternative would be to unsubscribe, which I'm reluctant to do.
I think though that there was obviously a reason I subscribed in the first place, and one of these days, either when I have the time or that particular frame of mind returns, I'll want to read their newsletter again. So my recently-thought-out approach is to not unsubscribe immediately, but wait for a couple of months. I assume if I haven't read something in two months then I'm unlikely to. In parallel with this, and I don't know if you're the same, I have a growing pile of saved posts that I intend to read at some point.
None of this, however, prevents my reading through these Substack Reads and subscribing to one or more of the newsletters mentioned (usually). There's such a rich collection of great writing here that it seems like a travesty to risk missing it.
Yeah, I took a deep breath before subscribing to a ton of Substacks, but I haven't regretted it. My inbox was a mess anyway! And it's much nicer to have somebody's creative work in it than random promos. I find I always come across something just by browsing my inbox.
A good thing for you, I am finding too much good content on Substack. Too much in the sense that the total monthly price would spiral a bit out of control. Each writer worth the 5 to 10 bucks, for sure. But I'd be at hundreds per month easily, today, if I subscribed to every good thing I've seen in the past month. I have no solution for this problem. Though I despised cable TV pricing and really am a curmudgeon about the proliferation of streaming services. For me, no doubt Substack is by far the best source of content. And I feel good that the fees go to writers directly. So, I guess don't change anything? And do whatever you can to insulate Substack from corporate takeover or takedown. And thank you.
Thanks for all of your great writings. So much good stuff to consume. This week I subscribed to Steve Schmidt, I have subscribed to Joyce Vance previously. I LOVE reading Kareem Abdul-Jabar’s (sp?) writings and hope to budget a paid subscription soon, fixed income doesn’t allow for many, but I wanted you to know how much I enjoy Substack writings.
Margret Atwood is a favorite writer for me. Her new short story “Widows “ really hit home for me. I lost my husband a year ago. Her insight is incredible.
Gosh, there is so much good stuff to read here -- and my to-be-read list is already starting to topple! Thanks for your great work
I realise I’m able to read less and less of the newsletter I have subscribed to. Can you relate? Not sure if it’s just happening to me since I’ve subscribed to too many Substacks, or if it is a phase.
I can definitely relate. I've subscribed to more than I can reasonably keep up with. I have to force myself to look at ones I haven't read in a while; the alternative would be to unsubscribe, which I'm reluctant to do.
Yeah. I feel bad at the idea of unsubscribing from a fellow Substacker ;) but not reading is not that different...
I think though that there was obviously a reason I subscribed in the first place, and one of these days, either when I have the time or that particular frame of mind returns, I'll want to read their newsletter again. So my recently-thought-out approach is to not unsubscribe immediately, but wait for a couple of months. I assume if I haven't read something in two months then I'm unlikely to. In parallel with this, and I don't know if you're the same, I have a growing pile of saved posts that I intend to read at some point.
None of this, however, prevents my reading through these Substack Reads and subscribing to one or more of the newsletters mentioned (usually). There's such a rich collection of great writing here that it seems like a travesty to risk missing it.
Yeah. I don’t use the “save” function. Could be an idea before subscribing.
Even if my experience with bookmarking is that I rarely get back to what I’ve saved...
Ditto!
Oh I agree, unsubbing would cause regret. I learn so much in here, it’s a wonderful place!
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I also have subscribed to wayyyy too many substacks, but I try to get to them all and have been learning speedreading in the processs.
Yeah, I took a deep breath before subscribing to a ton of Substacks, but I haven't regretted it. My inbox was a mess anyway! And it's much nicer to have somebody's creative work in it than random promos. I find I always come across something just by browsing my inbox.
Same! lol
Tumbleweed words is super worth a read
Lovely to see Substack celebrating its writers constantly. Found some great things here again!
I’ve really been enjoying Katherine Ormerod’s Substack - Every Shade of Grey recently :)
Tumbleweed words is a great read
A good thing for you, I am finding too much good content on Substack. Too much in the sense that the total monthly price would spiral a bit out of control. Each writer worth the 5 to 10 bucks, for sure. But I'd be at hundreds per month easily, today, if I subscribed to every good thing I've seen in the past month. I have no solution for this problem. Though I despised cable TV pricing and really am a curmudgeon about the proliferation of streaming services. For me, no doubt Substack is by far the best source of content. And I feel good that the fees go to writers directly. So, I guess don't change anything? And do whatever you can to insulate Substack from corporate takeover or takedown. And thank you.
It’s be cool if they had like a bulk price. Like you pay $20 and choose 4-5 writers to subscribe to for the price.
I'd think some writers would be down to do something like that. You could opt in or out as a writer potentially too.
Agreed. All points. I see it as my moral duty to pay ( esp journalists)
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Very solid point. Agreed.
I have added Seymour Hersh to my must-read on Substak and am grateful that he is hosted on your platform!
Really happy Substack has taken up my suggestion to include a "FILM" section. Hoping one of my articles is chosen for curation at some point.
And this one from Laura Pashby changed something in me - https://open.substack.com/pub/laurapashby/p/mother-writer?r=506nf&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Thanks for your recommendation! It was included in this week’s edition of Substack Reads 🙏
Oh was it?!
A short story about a Rothko and an album cover. https://open.substack.com/pub/ofsoundandfury/p/mark-rothko-and-the-album-iii?r=hcm2e&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Congrats to all the new writers featured on the stack. Enjoy the ride!
Thanks for all of your great writings. So much good stuff to consume. This week I subscribed to Steve Schmidt, I have subscribed to Joyce Vance previously. I LOVE reading Kareem Abdul-Jabar’s (sp?) writings and hope to budget a paid subscription soon, fixed income doesn’t allow for many, but I wanted you to know how much I enjoy Substack writings.
Loved Lavery’s piece on estrangement
When we stink of Zen, we can light a little incense.
And remember there’s always something new to learn. And that “learning means becoming worse“. Which, sometimes, means we might stink ;)
https://open.substack.com/pub/livmkk/p/learning-means-becoming-worse
The one on parental estrangement struck a chord. I've had to put up with mine though I would like to estrange them.
One more recommendation to add to your subscription list: https://soaringtwenties.substack.com/
It's a collective of creatives collaborating to make the internet human again.
Sounds cool!!
Chip I am done in sick literally and ready to at least publish my May of 2020 story
Help me rosie
Just celebrated 6 months on Substack:
https://open.substack.com/pub/brunettegardens/p/a-half-year-milestone?r=1n113r&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Woot woot 👌👌
Margret Atwood is a favorite writer for me. Her new short story “Widows “ really hit home for me. I lost my husband a year ago. Her insight is incredible.
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