Trusting the Inner Self
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Trusting the Inner Self
This new model takes what we have learned from the Aggregation Era and finds a way to blend it with the independence enjoyed by the “sovereign writer”—or, to be appropriately expansive, let’s call it “sovereign creator.” It is, I believe, the natural model of the internet, taking advantage of the web’s massive scale and interconnectivity and... See more
Hamish McKenzie • The Age of the Sovereign Creator
The Bhagavad-Gita says, “It is better to follow your own path, however imperfectly, than to follow someone else’s perfectly.” Consider the people who have found their voice and made a real impact: their paths always differ, but their practices overlap in many ways. At the heart of the creative’s practice is trust: the difficult journey to trust in
... See moreSeth Godin • The Practice: Shipping Creative Work
“On Substack, creators own their content and their mailing list, guaranteeing that they can always connect directly with their community—even if they leave the platform. They also have a clear and reliable way to make money, from direct subscriptions. There is a powerful discovery system in Substack, with a social-media-like feed but with the twist
... See more- Ideally, you want to have control over your audience communication platform (so start an email newsletter!)