A running treasury of good book dedications
Perhaps it’s more helpful to think of collecting books like collecting wine: you pick up novels you know you will enjoy at some time in the future. That time might be right now, or it might be next year. Like a bottle of Sancerre, you’ll bring it down off the shelf at the perfect moment, when you’ll enjoy it most. That’s okay, even encouraged,... See more
Perfectly Imperfect | PI.FYI
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hey sari,
i remember the first time i handpicked something for my library. it was ~2 weeks before doors closed for the transition from startupy to sublime. over a decade of being online and i don't think i've ever felt at home on the internet the way i did in that very moment. i was used to finding myself in places where i needed to think, filter,
... See more3. Chase your curiosity – and invite others along.
Tenley saw a tomato tart recipe she couldn’t stop thinking about. Instead of just saving it for later, she used the force of gathering to explore that tart. She sent out a playful, illustrated invite and hosted a weeknight dinner party—dress code: tomato. She set the table with her favorite china... See more
Tenley saw a tomato tart recipe she couldn’t stop thinking about. Instead of just saving it for later, she used the force of gathering to explore that tart. She sent out a playful, illustrated invite and hosted a weeknight dinner party—dress code: tomato. She set the table with her favorite china... See more
The Community Builder: Introduction Notes
Remember MySpace and how everyone would spend hours customising their profile? There's something magical about introducing yourself online. Substack is no different.
Here's what makes a killer intro Note:
A clear invitation for others to join the conversation
Specific prompts that make it easy to respond
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