Listen now | In this conversation, we talk about how she grew her literary Substack to 10,000 in 2 years—plus her writing process, her approach to “marketing,” Notes, publishing, the nature of narrative, and how she seduces the reader. She also shares her checklist for writing posts and Notes that resonate with her readers.
Hi Sarah and Laurie! Thank you for this delightful conversation! Laurie, thank you for the acknowledgement that most of us are readers, not writers. Sometimes fantastic writing can be almost intimidating because reading is such an amazing experience, it doesn’t seem possible. Also thanks for mentioning your Notes…have been reading you for several months, but never noticed them 🤪💗
@Sarah Fay thank you for the introduction to @Laurie Stone . I signed up for her Substack based on your recent newsletter. It's heartening to witness the generosity among creative people here on Substack, and I aspire to do the same.
lauriestone.substack.com/subscribe. Please paste this into a browser . . . you can't start a paid subscription on the Substack app, in case that is something you might consider. All best, Laurie
Thank you, Sarah and Laurie, for this sparkling and inspiring interview. There's an appetite for writing that doesn't purport to solve anyone's problem, or offer anything at all except the power of a singular voice tantalizing the reader. For an underestimated segment of the reading public, that's everything. Laurie's work proves it.
Wonderful interview and loved the enthusiasm that shone out as well as a place to find a 6,000 word essay on Simone de Beauvoir -- definitely subscribing.
Sarah, it was so much fun talking with you. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to meet your readers. In the interview, I mention that Richard and I lead Zoom conversation on writing craft once a month, where readers are invited to send ahead questions about their own projects. The next one is this Saturday July 27 from 3 to 4 pm EST. If anyone would like to come, please email me for more information: lauriestone@substack.com. Huge thanks!
This was great! Puts the mystery back into Substack and encourages us to do what we love, instead of trying to figure out what readers would love…
Love this so much.
Hi Sarah and Laurie! Thank you for this delightful conversation! Laurie, thank you for the acknowledgement that most of us are readers, not writers. Sometimes fantastic writing can be almost intimidating because reading is such an amazing experience, it doesn’t seem possible. Also thanks for mentioning your Notes…have been reading you for several months, but never noticed them 🤪💗
@Sarah Fay thank you for the introduction to @Laurie Stone . I signed up for her Substack based on your recent newsletter. It's heartening to witness the generosity among creative people here on Substack, and I aspire to do the same.
Yes, she's great!
nicely done, Laurie & Sarah 💪🏼 💪🏼
thanks for sharing
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"Instead of beginnings and endings, I think of comings and goings." I absolutely loved this line, Laurie. What a great conversation!
I love that too!
Hi Laurie! I thought I was subscribing to your newsletter but I've lost access. I was wondering where it went...hahaha
lauriestone.substack.com/subscribe. Please paste this into a browser . . . you can't start a paid subscription on the Substack app, in case that is something you might consider. All best, Laurie
The Village Voice!!! Omg. My deep roots are in NYC and that newspaper was Everything
Love your work so much!
Thank you, Sarah and Laurie, for this sparkling and inspiring interview. There's an appetite for writing that doesn't purport to solve anyone's problem, or offer anything at all except the power of a singular voice tantalizing the reader. For an underestimated segment of the reading public, that's everything. Laurie's work proves it.
So true!
Wonderful interview and loved the enthusiasm that shone out as well as a place to find a 6,000 word essay on Simone de Beauvoir -- definitely subscribing.
Can't wait to meet you . . . perhaps at an upcoming Zoom.
Sarah, it was so much fun talking with you. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to meet your readers. In the interview, I mention that Richard and I lead Zoom conversation on writing craft once a month, where readers are invited to send ahead questions about their own projects. The next one is this Saturday July 27 from 3 to 4 pm EST. If anyone would like to come, please email me for more information: lauriestone@substack.com. Huge thanks!
These are so fun. Like a salon crossed with a craft workshop.
Thank you! I'll put it in the post too!