Confessions of a Substack Writer
Substack Feels Like a Safe Space and i'm obsessed
Back in July 2023, I decided to take the plunge into Substack after seeing one of my mutuals start their own account. As a university student in my first years, I already had a blog and a Twitter account where I’d built a small, loving community. I loved inspiring the people who followed me, but creating a Substack was different. The moment I decided to start my own, I was beyond excited. I still remember that day I was at my grandma’s house, bursting with excitement as I posted my very first piece. It was the beginning of a whole new chapter.
The feeling of launching my first newsletter was indescribable, and I couldn’t wait to share it. As I scrolled through other first-time newsletters on Substack notes, I saw the same excitement from girls just starting out, and it made me feel even more connected to this platform. I made it a habit to post weekly, and over time, the joy of sharing my thoughts and creations only grew. It felt like a community of like-minded people, all eager to cr…