I was first introduced to you through Writing Off Social (and bought your poetry book — beautiful!). I too have left social media, though my leaving was just two months ago. I'm happy to say I haven't ceased to exist;) (In fact, I'm publishing my own book now!) It has given me the space to write what I want/need as opposed to what the algorithm requires. I'm grateful for people I have met through social media...and I'm grateful to be more fully present with my writing in my physical communities now. So glad you kept writing, and so glad you're writing has made its way to me.
I resonate with this so much. I hate the way social media has rewired ny brain--not just in how I create but also in how I consume. It’s all yuck, and I’ve been trying to process it all too. Substack is a welcome respite.
I do enjoyed this essay, and wow! What a view you have...
Love this Jody! and you're right about the short snippets that no one really sees or "gets" in social media.
Although I'm still on the socials I do love the "shareable images" Substack makes for us. I throw them up on my 24 hour story on IG where some of my subscribers are. I'm not on FB much, but to check-in with old friends, & the censors at FB (or IG) do not like Substack so I don't try.
I love being on Substack the most (!) and I'm thrilled you are here! It's where you belonged all along! ox
I was first introduced to you through Writing Off Social (and bought your poetry book — beautiful!). I too have left social media, though my leaving was just two months ago. I'm happy to say I haven't ceased to exist;) (In fact, I'm publishing my own book now!) It has given me the space to write what I want/need as opposed to what the algorithm requires. I'm grateful for people I have met through social media...and I'm grateful to be more fully present with my writing in my physical communities now. So glad you kept writing, and so glad you're writing has made its way to me.
Sarah, it's so nice to "meet" you. It makes me happy to hear that you purchased my poetry book. Yay! WOS is such a great connection.
I agree, leaving social media has helped me enjoy the journey of writing, offering more focus and purpose in my work.
Best wishes to you as you move forward in your writing!
Love this so much!
Thank you Denise. So kind of you to say so.
I resonate with this so much. I hate the way social media has rewired ny brain--not just in how I create but also in how I consume. It’s all yuck, and I’ve been trying to process it all too. Substack is a welcome respite.
I do enjoyed this essay, and wow! What a view you have...
Alexandra, thanks for saying so... I'm glad the message resonated with you.
There is a better way to share our message and our work, without social media... Substack has been a wonderful place to do so.
Ps, I'm adding a link to an essay I wrote about leaving instagram, which also includes the coaching team and podcasters who helped me make that move. https://jodycollins.substack.com/p/my-long-goodbye-to-instagram
Love this Jody! and you're right about the short snippets that no one really sees or "gets" in social media.
Although I'm still on the socials I do love the "shareable images" Substack makes for us. I throw them up on my 24 hour story on IG where some of my subscribers are. I'm not on FB much, but to check-in with old friends, & the censors at FB (or IG) do not like Substack so I don't try.
I love being on Substack the most (!) and I'm thrilled you are here! It's where you belonged all along! ox
Hi Deb. You are always so encouraging. And yay Substack!
Thank you, Jody. That’s very kind of you to say.
I do mean it, Shawn. Truly.