Time To Take My Writing Journey Up A Notch - Help Me Become A Full-Time Writer
Paid Substack Newsletter Announcement
Hello Readers!
As the title and sub-title suggest, I am here to announce the launch of my Paid Substack Newsletter.
I am excited and nervous about it, so much so that I have butterflies fluttering in my heart and stomach.
In the one year, six months and seventeen days of my online writing journey, I gave away my thoughts and words for free. Slowly over time, I found my voice as a writer, my niche, and, most importantly, I found you. Over 1900 of you, through Medium and Substack, believe my words are worth reading. And I thank you for reading and loving them.
Now I want to make this commitment concrete for both you and me. It's time for me to ask for some financial support.
Note: Medium has been a fantastic platform for me to reach you. But, since I am situated in India, I am not a part of their Partner Program.
Your financial investment will help me thrive as a writer and create better essays and books. In a way, you'll be my patron, my guardian angel.
Now, what will you get if you subscribe to my newsletter on Substack?
My essays -
Wednesdays - essays on Writing and Creative Life - FREE
Saturdays - essays on Life Lessons and Personal Essays - FREE
Bonus content (when I have something worth sharing) - essays on Books & Reading and Movies & TV - FREE
Sundays (fortnightly, i.e. every two weeks) - Dear Writer Letters - PAID (from March 12th 2023)
My FREE 22-page PDF called A Writer's Mental Toolbox To Enjoy Every Writing Session.
Early news of my future projects.
Including books and e-magazines I plan to publish (mystery novels & short stories, personal essays and self-help for writers).
(You'll be glad to know that a non-fiction book for my writer friends is in the works.)
If you join my guardian angel tier (more on that below), I'll include your name in the "Special Thanks" section of the books/e-magazines published that year.
(Please note Medium readers: only the Wednesday and Saturday content will be available on Medium. For the rest, you'll have to subscribe to my Substack.)
Next question - how much will it cost you?
Since Stripe (the service used by Substack for subscription payments) is in its beta version in India, the prices mentioned below are in Indian Rupees INR (₹).
If you'd like to pay monthly, it's ₹500 per month. (approx. $6/month or $72/year)
If you'd like to pay annually, it's ₹2000. (approx. $24/year) That means you'll get a 67% discount if you pay yearly.
If you'd like to become my guardian angel - that is, contribute to the production of my books that aim to inspire and entertain you, it's ₹4000 per year. (approx. $48/year)
Again, please note:
The prices mentioned are in Indian Rupees INR (₹).
And if you become my guardian angel, I'll include your name in the "Special Thanks" section of the books/e-magazines published that year.
Charging for my words is my way of asking for your help to help me become a full-time writer. For a long time, I have been that person who cringes at the thought of asking for money. But I now realise I was to put some amount to my hard work and worth.
And, please know, I am that girl who repays for every single help she gets. So I will ensure you get more from me than you give me.
If you'd like to help me help and entertain you, please follow the link below and subscribe to my Substack newsletter.
Again, whether you subscribe or not, thank you for your continuous support.
Your Friend,
If you know a friend who will benefit from my essays, please share my newsletter with them.