I think Substack is best when we write about what is inspiring and moving us. Write about what you love, and readers feel that love. I’ve said this before, I know. You love Italy, and we love hearing about that!
Yes, you are right! So many interesting incidents in the last 24 hours. I hope I can recall the most humorous and moving. ❤️🙏 Thanks for your ongoing advice, Anne.
Looking forward to hearing about your life in Pisa, Etta! I think it's a beautiful city - so much more than the tower that seems to grab all of the attention. (And for the record I hate the "write less" advice - write whatever feels natural to you!)
Thank you, Jodi, especially for sharing your views. They overlap with others here: write what feels best; don’t worry so much about length. Helpful advice from one who writes and shares so well. ❤️
Enjoy the next few months! It sounds like a glorious adventure. We just spent two weeks in Italy (Tuscany, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna), and it was divine. Your readers' advice was interesting. I'm thinking of shifting my blog over to Substack. Personally, I like Substack's long form posts. But I only write once a month (though I could write more), and writing about myself isn't all that appealing to me (and I'm sure to others). So I may rethink the switch. I look forward to your upcoming posts to see how they might shift in content and tone. I learn from you and so many others.
I’m glad you had such a good trip. I was amazed by how full the flight was, plus the airport, the train station, and the Freccia train I was on. Amazing!
As for the posts—I really love the long form that Substack allows (and encourages). I enjoy interviewing others, so think a mix of voices is good. We shall see what falls out….
I have participated in the Communal Studies Conference in the past, it is a good and inspiring group. Glad you enjoyed it. Interesting all the international connections that arise. Good travels
So interesting how our research topics have overlapped through the years, Katherine. I had no idea about your Communal Studies past. Had you already shared that with me? Now I am curious about which community….
Hi Etta, Yes, we do seem to have some exciting links in our research. I participated in one of the on-line conferences during pandemic - I was talking about a woman who did botanical imagery while she was at Brook Farm and produced a small volume on the work. It was such an interesting experiment at Brook Farm, and coming from New England I have a soft spot for it! What was your topic?
Ah-ha!! What was her name? During the online conference I only heard the presentations on my panel (book review panel) and my student’s presentation on Rebecca Harding Davis and the Harmonists. This year I presented on Abbott Kahler’s new book, Eden Undone. I have presented on many topics through the years, starting with the Shakers, the subject of my first book.
I think Substack is best when we write about what is inspiring and moving us. Write about what you love, and readers feel that love. I’ve said this before, I know. You love Italy, and we love hearing about that!
Yes, you are right! So many interesting incidents in the last 24 hours. I hope I can recall the most humorous and moving. ❤️🙏 Thanks for your ongoing advice, Anne.
Looking forward to hearing about your life in Pisa, Etta! I think it's a beautiful city - so much more than the tower that seems to grab all of the attention. (And for the record I hate the "write less" advice - write whatever feels natural to you!)
Thank you, Jodi, especially for sharing your views. They overlap with others here: write what feels best; don’t worry so much about length. Helpful advice from one who writes and shares so well. ❤️
Enjoy the next few months! It sounds like a glorious adventure. We just spent two weeks in Italy (Tuscany, Liguria, and Emilia-Romagna), and it was divine. Your readers' advice was interesting. I'm thinking of shifting my blog over to Substack. Personally, I like Substack's long form posts. But I only write once a month (though I could write more), and writing about myself isn't all that appealing to me (and I'm sure to others). So I may rethink the switch. I look forward to your upcoming posts to see how they might shift in content and tone. I learn from you and so many others.
I’m glad you had such a good trip. I was amazed by how full the flight was, plus the airport, the train station, and the Freccia train I was on. Amazing!
As for the posts—I really love the long form that Substack allows (and encourages). I enjoy interviewing others, so think a mix of voices is good. We shall see what falls out….
I have participated in the Communal Studies Conference in the past, it is a good and inspiring group. Glad you enjoyed it. Interesting all the international connections that arise. Good travels
So interesting how our research topics have overlapped through the years, Katherine. I had no idea about your Communal Studies past. Had you already shared that with me? Now I am curious about which community….
Hi Etta, Yes, we do seem to have some exciting links in our research. I participated in one of the on-line conferences during pandemic - I was talking about a woman who did botanical imagery while she was at Brook Farm and produced a small volume on the work. It was such an interesting experiment at Brook Farm, and coming from New England I have a soft spot for it! What was your topic?
Ah-ha!! What was her name? During the online conference I only heard the presentations on my panel (book review panel) and my student’s presentation on Rebecca Harding Davis and the Harmonists. This year I presented on Abbott Kahler’s new book, Eden Undone. I have presented on many topics through the years, starting with the Shakers, the subject of my first book.
I do love to read your post, it’s interesting to know how men and women from the past were connected with my country!
Have Good time in Pisa
Rina!
Thank you, Rina! I’m excited to be here again but a little sorry that I won’t make it to Sicily.
So sorry we can’t drink a coffee together 🥲
Hopefully next time! I love being in Sicily in February and March. ❤️ Let me know if you make it to Tuscany or nearby.