Thanks for the update. I don’t know much about journalism and the business behind it - other than a little about the current struggles of local journalism. I found this fascinating and informative. TBH, I’m a little frustrated about the amount I’m spending (or would like to spend) on individual subscriptions, balanced by the argument that I can have a curated (by me haha) set of journalists I follow. I do wonder if I’m creating my own little echo chamber though. Ok, enough rambling. I enjoy your writing and congrats on getting your web address! You’re doing a great job.
Great news! I would love to reconnect about that article we talked about last year. Check your email. Also would love to talk more shop and I appreciate the note about how expensive this is for smaller, less resourced creators to make the switch
Congratulations, Hanna! Transitions are challenging, especially in the digital landscape, but knowing your audience and their levels of engagement is critical to success in this modern media landscape. I'm sure you know SEO is an evolving landscape, but still hugely important for visibility among the larger world outside your growing audience of subscribers and lookey-loos. As always, I'm excited to see how your recipe for success evolves into an even tastier digital dish.
Sounds like a well-thought-out and good business decision. I enjoy your food-related writing. Often think about subscribing! (Guess I should, good for the New Year).
But the "Substack has a Nazi problem" part... that was great click-bait from the NYT and the Atlantic... But it it true? We still do want to know for ourselves (not "according to xyz") if important ideas are actually true, right? No matter how evil the headline might sound?
Wow Hannah! You are a leader and inspiration as always. I too have been wondering what to do if Substack folds or gets crazy and what kind of backup plan I will need.
Wow! All good news. You are doing the good work required to fulfill your vision for The Food Section and you are “forging the path by walking it” - a road map of value to other independent publishers. Finally, terrific news about the domain name. Congrats!
Thanks for being upfront about the changes to come. Your writing is superb and so informative. Glad you found a way to move on to a more controllable environment. Looking forward to Food Section 2.0!
Good luck, Hannah! I’ll continue to subscribe.
Onward & upward!
Good luck, Hannah! I admire your tenacity. Go get ‘em!
I'm so happy you got the url. I hope your anonymous reader will let you share a little about the search.
Thanks for the update. I don’t know much about journalism and the business behind it - other than a little about the current struggles of local journalism. I found this fascinating and informative. TBH, I’m a little frustrated about the amount I’m spending (or would like to spend) on individual subscriptions, balanced by the argument that I can have a curated (by me haha) set of journalists I follow. I do wonder if I’m creating my own little echo chamber though. Ok, enough rambling. I enjoy your writing and congrats on getting your web address! You’re doing a great job.
Hanna, I'll follow you wherever you go! (And I'm really excited to hear that you were able to secure thefoodsection.com!)
Great news! I would love to reconnect about that article we talked about last year. Check your email. Also would love to talk more shop and I appreciate the note about how expensive this is for smaller, less resourced creators to make the switch
Congratulations, Hanna! Transitions are challenging, especially in the digital landscape, but knowing your audience and their levels of engagement is critical to success in this modern media landscape. I'm sure you know SEO is an evolving landscape, but still hugely important for visibility among the larger world outside your growing audience of subscribers and lookey-loos. As always, I'm excited to see how your recipe for success evolves into an even tastier digital dish.
My favorite publication is growing up!!
Sounds like a well-thought-out and good business decision. I enjoy your food-related writing. Often think about subscribing! (Guess I should, good for the New Year).
But the "Substack has a Nazi problem" part... that was great click-bait from the NYT and the Atlantic... But it it true? We still do want to know for ourselves (not "according to xyz") if important ideas are actually true, right? No matter how evil the headline might sound?
Well, let's dive in: https://public.substack.com/p/censors-are-trying-to-trick-you-into
Ditto to all of the above. I'll watch with interest and sympathy.
Even when writing about writing (or publishing) you excel. I'm here (or wherever you are) for the long haul.
Wow Hannah! You are a leader and inspiration as always. I too have been wondering what to do if Substack folds or gets crazy and what kind of backup plan I will need.
Wow! All good news. You are doing the good work required to fulfill your vision for The Food Section and you are “forging the path by walking it” - a road map of value to other independent publishers. Finally, terrific news about the domain name. Congrats!
Thanks for being upfront about the changes to come. Your writing is superb and so informative. Glad you found a way to move on to a more controllable environment. Looking forward to Food Section 2.0!
Way to go, Hanna! Cheering you on!!!