I’m feeling similarly about Twitter, though due to the ability to really create a solid groundswell around a crowdfunding campaign I’ll remain on the platform.
My ventures here on Substack have felt way more “worth it” despite any huge potential for “gaining followers” here. This being the tail end of my funnel makes sense. Readers get here and things open up substantially.
Well, the only thing that gets traction is hate, you know. Any site that operates like that can't be beneficial to a civilized society. My time on twitter.com has been discouraging and shown me the worst of this industry. I hope that focusing my attention on substack to continue to build my platform (which is built on people like you all who have come here because you bought one of my books and wanted to hear more of what I have to say, so thank you for that) will be a better showcase of my work and what excites me.
I'm on a similar journey with social media, but for different reasons. I've seen but never really suffered the hate that is often cited on social platforms (especially twitter).
I have found that I am getting less and less done every day in all the other areas of my life but the time invested in social isn't returning the value I want. So I've all but dropped them.
I spend one hour every morning scheduling all my posts for the day, replying to messages/comments, and liking a few relevant posts. 1 hour only and I am out.
I use focus mode on my phone to keep myself from even being able to access the apps if I were to have an urge (and also keep others from intruding on my day). And I use bullet journaling methods to keep myself focused and on track to get things done every day.
I find myself less and less interested in social every day and I never have an urge to interact outside of that one hour. I find I am accomplishing more than ever, knocking out my list with time left over in the day, and I'm happier and healthier than I've been in a while.
Whatever your reason, I can't suggest getting away from the platforms as quick as possible. They are designed to waste your time and polarize people so that they stay on the platform. Ditch them however you can.
Hope you continue to post here, as I do love Substack and the connectivity offered through newsletters (and podcasts). Hope to hear you on CONSTRUCTING COMICS again soon as well!
I have found myself with so much more free time on my hands rather than get annoyed with the pathetic pandering, self righteous attitudes, and desperate need to "cancel" others. For example, Friday I only turned on my computer to write, and I wrote a 28 page episode of a TV series I'm working on. In a day. Because I didn't bother myself with that bullshit.
I’m feeling similarly about Twitter, though due to the ability to really create a solid groundswell around a crowdfunding campaign I’ll remain on the platform.
My ventures here on Substack have felt way more “worth it” despite any huge potential for “gaining followers” here. This being the tail end of my funnel makes sense. Readers get here and things open up substantially.
Well, the only thing that gets traction is hate, you know. Any site that operates like that can't be beneficial to a civilized society. My time on twitter.com has been discouraging and shown me the worst of this industry. I hope that focusing my attention on substack to continue to build my platform (which is built on people like you all who have come here because you bought one of my books and wanted to hear more of what I have to say, so thank you for that) will be a better showcase of my work and what excites me.
I'm on a similar journey with social media, but for different reasons. I've seen but never really suffered the hate that is often cited on social platforms (especially twitter).
I have found that I am getting less and less done every day in all the other areas of my life but the time invested in social isn't returning the value I want. So I've all but dropped them.
I spend one hour every morning scheduling all my posts for the day, replying to messages/comments, and liking a few relevant posts. 1 hour only and I am out.
I use focus mode on my phone to keep myself from even being able to access the apps if I were to have an urge (and also keep others from intruding on my day). And I use bullet journaling methods to keep myself focused and on track to get things done every day.
I find myself less and less interested in social every day and I never have an urge to interact outside of that one hour. I find I am accomplishing more than ever, knocking out my list with time left over in the day, and I'm happier and healthier than I've been in a while.
Whatever your reason, I can't suggest getting away from the platforms as quick as possible. They are designed to waste your time and polarize people so that they stay on the platform. Ditch them however you can.
Hope you continue to post here, as I do love Substack and the connectivity offered through newsletters (and podcasts). Hope to hear you on CONSTRUCTING COMICS again soon as well!
I have found myself with so much more free time on my hands rather than get annoyed with the pathetic pandering, self righteous attitudes, and desperate need to "cancel" others. For example, Friday I only turned on my computer to write, and I wrote a 28 page episode of a TV series I'm working on. In a day. Because I didn't bother myself with that bullshit.
#facts! Keep it going man. Who needs 'em!