It’s just over four months since I started writing on Substack. Recently I got the delightful news that my publication Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society (previously Lost in the Archives) now has over 1,000 subscribers. A warm welcome to every one of you, and thank you for making me feel so at home here. I’m also very touched by having my first cohort of paid subscribers, who make such a difference in enabling me to keep on writing.
I’ve now sent out 30 newsletters and blogposts by email (this is my 31st!) and also had lots of great interactions with readers and writers on Substack Notes. I’m thrilled to report that currently 38 brilliant writers are recommending my newsletter, including
; ; ; ;; & . I suggest that you check out their excellent Substack publications straightaway.Reading and interacting with readers’ thoughtful remarks in the comments sections has been a hugely positive and encouraging experience. I’m really grateful for your stimulating company on this writing journey, and it really does feel as if we are building a community here. To anyone thinking of starting their own Substack publication, I’d say jump in, the water’s lovely! And do consider signing up for workshops by
and - you won’t regret it.So thank you very much for making me feel so at home on this Substack platform - by reading, recommending, commenting and ‘liking’.
Fabulous! And I love that you share it boldly here - you should feel proud, we’re all in the boat together so the more one cheer each other on the better the place becomes 💞
Ann! Wonderful news, and very much deserved. Your posts, Notes, and photos are always a Substack highlight for me. You were one of my first two paid subscribers, and I appreciate that so much. Congratulations!🎊🍾🎉