I was definitely struggling with the ‘do I have 1 essay or 10 essays’ problem with the piece I’m putting out on Tuesday. I had to cut 2 ideas from it to tighten things up. TBD if I end up taking those ideas and turning them into 2 more essays.
For many newsletter creators, the answer comes when they start craving more depth — more impact, more connection, more strategic momentum.
That’s when the shift happens: from thinking like a blogger to embracing a publisher’s mindset.
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THIS! This resonated with me, and it clicks with where I’m at right now. I’m ready to start building with intention, but I’m just not sure the timing is right on a practical level. I’m still wrapping up a book draft and don’t want to steal focus from that endeavor yet. But I’m so impatient!!
The place I most need work is the few hours to promote my writing. The rest of the things you mentioned I am doing but this one is pretty much non-existent. I appreciate your point about variety and I loved your comment that a good newsletter is one we build. I want to build my newsletter! I think I'm most interested in learning about the effective, and simple, publishing tools.
Profoundly useful, as always. Thank you Amanda 💕
I was definitely struggling with the ‘do I have 1 essay or 10 essays’ problem with the piece I’m putting out on Tuesday. I had to cut 2 ideas from it to tighten things up. TBD if I end up taking those ideas and turning them into 2 more essays.
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For many newsletter creators, the answer comes when they start craving more depth — more impact, more connection, more strategic momentum.
That’s when the shift happens: from thinking like a blogger to embracing a publisher’s mindset.
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THIS! This resonated with me, and it clicks with where I’m at right now. I’m ready to start building with intention, but I’m just not sure the timing is right on a practical level. I’m still wrapping up a book draft and don’t want to steal focus from that endeavor yet. But I’m so impatient!!
The place I most need work is the few hours to promote my writing. The rest of the things you mentioned I am doing but this one is pretty much non-existent. I appreciate your point about variety and I loved your comment that a good newsletter is one we build. I want to build my newsletter! I think I'm most interested in learning about the effective, and simple, publishing tools.
This is my weak point as well. I make a point of replying to comments, but I don’t spend much time networking or promoting.
For me it’s like the big bad wall of fear is between me and that task🤣
Wise and kind advice, as usual Amanda.
This was really helpful Amanda, thank you 🙏🏻