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M Sarki's avatar

I think you’re providing an important service to many here on Substack. Very kind of you.

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Blake Butler's avatar

ty M!

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Celine Nguyen's avatar

thank you so much for this series! it’s been really fascinating to hear about your personal journey (the logistics and the emotions at each stage) and all the useful reflections on existing writing institutions and what they can/can’t be used for

very much looking forward to the next installment—very interested in how you think about finding a community that can sustain/sharpen your own writing practice

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Blake Butler's avatar

thank you Celine! i appreciate your kind words

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Michael Goodwin Hilton's avatar

Really eye-opening and inspiring. Sharing work via Substack, in my case, has had a similar effect for me as you describe with the online mags - a direct line toward discovery and connection, and a kind of litmus test for yourself to determine what you're writing for in the first place. Thanks!

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Blake Butler's avatar

thanks Michael! glad to hear it was useful info. Feeling similar vibes from Substack for sure, a great model to build from

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Eric Raymond's avatar

Preach. 🔥

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