Strategizing out loud
Since starting this project, I have actively resisted any act of strategy. I have not wanted to undermine the creative, focused energy of simply writing. As they say, "only writing is writing."
(Plus, I know my own weakness: the activities of mentally problem-solving have a very powerful gravity. If I go there, it'll be hard to skyrocket back out.)
But it's getting close to time: I've had in my view the deadline of either my birthday or after 100 posts: we're at 70 now, and my birthday was two days ago. So it's nearly time to strategize. I figured: maybe I can use the blog itself to process and think about where to next. And maybe you could even speak into it!
Reaching people: This is limited right now to "whoever is already signed up to my email newsletter." There are about 300 subscribers, and approximately 60 open each week, resulting in about 20 opens. Not huge, I know, but I remind myself: this project is primarily an engine for myself first, and for others to join me if it's valuab…
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