At the beginning of 2025, I’m transitioning to an atomic newsletter model. I thought it would be a good idea to keep all of this content in an easy access format. That way I can always link back to it in upcoming newsletters.
Why?
I realized that I have the tendency to read short newsletters more often than long ones. Based on my read ratio and open rates, I’m not the only one that feels that way.
Finding Your Purpose
Week 1: Welcome to Purposeful Words!
Week 2: What is "purpose" in writing?
Week 3: Identifying your core values and passions
Week 4: How your values and passions translate to writing purpose
Building Your Purposeful Writing Practice
Week 5: Defining your writing goals (short and long term)
Week 6: Creating a writing routine that works for you
Week 7: Overcoming writer's block and procrastination
Week 8: Developing your unique writing voice and style
Sharing Your Purposeful Writing with the World
Week 9: Finding your target audience and niche
Week 10: Different platforms for publishing your writing
Week 11: Building an online presence and engaging your audience
Week 12: The power of feedback and revision
Nurturing Your Writing Mindset
Week 13: Cultivating a positive and resilient mindset for writing
Week 14: Dealing with self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Week 15: The role of self-care in maintaining creativity and productivity
Week 16: Exploring mindfulness practices for writers
Deepening Your Writing Craft
Week 17: Mastering the art of storytelling
Week 18: Enhancing Dialogue and Character Development
Week 19: Understanding Narrative Structure and Plot Development
Week 20: Exploring Different Genres and Writing Styles
Honing Your Editing and Revision Skills
Week 21: Strategies for effective self-editing
Week 22: Working with beta readers and professional editors
Week 23: 9 Tips for revising and polishing your manuscript
Week 24: The importance of proofreading and finalizing your work
Diving into Publishing and Promotion
Week 25: Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing: pros and cons
Week 26: Creating a compelling book cover and blurb
Week 27: Marketing and promotion strategies for authors
Week 28: Building relationships with book bloggers and reviewers
Expanding Your Writing Horizons
Week 29: Exploring writing for different mediums
Week 30: Collaborating with other writers and artists
Week 31: Writing for a global audience
Week 32: The impact of current events and social issues on writing
December: Celebrating Your Writing Journey
Week 33: Reflecting on your writing progress and achievements
Week 34: Setting new writing goals for the future
Week 35: Tips for staying motivated and inspired
Week 36: Celebrating your writing community and supporters
Thanks, Susie, that's nice and easy to follow!
Hi, Susie - Thank you for content. I’ve wanted to start publishing content for about a decade now, but haven’t landed on “my voice”, haven’t figured out which mediums would be best for me to use, and haven’t gotten started, although I’ve done lots of “organizing” around it. I’ve just landed on your Content page and find it extremely helpful as a guide to getting started. I’ve not discovered (yet) if this is something that all Substack writers include, but your Content page is enough to help me get started. Thank you for sharing your passion.