“I need to come up with something for my paid subscribers as an offering of gratitude for their patronage. I’ve had a lot of ideas but none that seemed great upon reflection. Perhaps something new will occur to me soon.”
I’ve seen several Substackers I have a paid subscription to say something similar, and my response (never posted until now) has always been—I don’t pay for what you’ll do for me, I pay for what you’re doing, period. Keep doing that, in whatever way seems best to you.
One thing I need as my oldest homeschooled son has hit 10 is a history curriculum that is thorough and edifying, unlike the soul destroying textbooks I had to read as a kid.
As a non-paying subscriber (Sixty bucks here, eighty bucks there, sooner or later that would cut into my beer money! Actually I brew my own but barley doesn't grow on trees you know!) I suggest perhaps you might consider putting a 'buy me coffee' button on your page , skinflints like me sometimes hit those even if we don't buy subscriptions.
Looks like you found something productive, worthwhile and meaningful to do. Something that gives you happiness and fulfillment... and a little mad money to pay for nice things for your family. You've hit the jackpot. I am happy for you.
“I need to come up with something for my paid subscribers as an offering of gratitude for their patronage. I’ve had a lot of ideas but none that seemed great upon reflection. Perhaps something new will occur to me soon.”
I’ve seen several Substackers I have a paid subscription to say something similar, and my response (never posted until now) has always been—I don’t pay for what you’ll do for me, I pay for what you’re doing, period. Keep doing that, in whatever way seems best to you.
Congrats Librarian! So well deserved. Cheers to bestseller raw milk.
Congrats on your success.
One thing I need as my oldest homeschooled son has hit 10 is a history curriculum that is thorough and edifying, unlike the soul destroying textbooks I had to read as a kid.
As a non-paying subscriber (Sixty bucks here, eighty bucks there, sooner or later that would cut into my beer money! Actually I brew my own but barley doesn't grow on trees you know!) I suggest perhaps you might consider putting a 'buy me coffee' button on your page , skinflints like me sometimes hit those even if we don't buy subscriptions.
I am so, so happy for you. Congratulations, and best wishes to you and your family.
Congratulations, Librarian. I couldn’t be happier for you and your family. Looking forward to what you come up with next!
Of course you are a Bestseller! Any doubts were swept away long ago. Thank you and keep at it.
I’m grateful.
Oooo curriculum!! Yes please! ❤️
Drink more milk! Particularly if it's raw from the bulk tank.
You’re awesome bro!
I work to live, but a lot of my "living" is working on open source software, which I guess is work to some. Congratulations on the achievement!
Good, great, congratulations!
Looks like you found something productive, worthwhile and meaningful to do. Something that gives you happiness and fulfillment... and a little mad money to pay for nice things for your family. You've hit the jackpot. I am happy for you.
Congratulations on your well-earned success. Looking forward to the curriculum.
Congratulations to the Florida man and Librarian, one and the same!
Congratulations on your ascension to bestseller status!
You are one of my must read Substackers.