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Substack alternatives?
So Substack is making some... questionable decisions regarding hosting alt-right and outright Neo-Nazi content. This article on Mashable seems to summarize things pretty well:
I was thinking of mirroring some of my original content on Substack, for people who aren't on Tumblr to find, but now that's... kind of an iffy proposition. Even if people don't leave Substack in a hurry over this, the rise of the alt-right side of the site means that a trans blogger like me might be in for some trouble if I stick around.
So... anyone know of Substack alternatives? Ones that people actually use? The article mentions two but I've never heard of them. I've heard of Buttondown, I think it was, on Blusky.
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It is how I feel
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An excerpt from something I wrote recently. Here’s the piece in full, if anyone’s interested in reading.
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More on this poem here.
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What was the first K-drama you watched that made you want to watch even more Korean shows? It’s different for everyone. For some, it may have been 2021’s “Squid Game,” while for others it could’ve been 2002’s “Winter Sonata” that drew them in.
For my latest K-Culture with Jae-Ha Kim newsletter, I gave a lot of thought to what I’ve heard repeatedly from readers here (and on social media over the years) about the shows that drew them in. Here, I’ve reviewed seven K-dramas that hundreds (thousands?) of people have told me were their gateway show.
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The Best News of Last Month - February 2024
That's it for this month:)
This newsletter will always be free. If you liked this post you can support me with a small kofi donation here:
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Also don’t forget to share this post with your friends.
You can also find me on Twitter or Tumblr
Thank you, Erica :)
(I am not Erica; this is not my newsletter.)
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Substack Recs anyone?
I am looking for substacks about philosophy, literature (classics, literary fiction, gothic lit), writing, art and culture. Do you guys have any recs? Thank you xx
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New poem - this one is a little different but I'm still very proud of it
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read my substack piece out now 🎀👙💋
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"I often joke about how being a monk is my ultimate calling, but asceticism seems too easy a pillar to attach myself to. Maybe the awareness that I have sought from Headspace sessions and running over the years was housed in the presence that comes from the cessation of a constant performance for strangers. The search for a good life ‘out there’ was a cop-out of the good life everywhere around me. And even if four months is too early to celebrate this new way of seeing, so be it. If we're not supposed to dance, why all this music?"
— celebrating early and the search for a good life
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Biblioteca
Cien años de soledad // Gabo
Create Dangerously // Edwidge Danticat
Dreaming in Cuban // Cristina García
La casa de la laguna // Rosario Ferré
El amor en los tiempos del cólera // Gabo
Navegación: Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico
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Hiya dears<3
Happy Wednesday. How is everyone holding up?
I twinged my left arm today so I'm taking it (somewhat) easy tonight. Just wanted to drop a link to my Substack in case you aren't subscribed!
I'm working on building my newsletter so I'd really appreciate if you check it out 🦄 I just started a series all about character building, I'm very excited about it.
Other updates: A couple nights ago I finished the 2nd draft of The Candy King! It felt so good to have my first official novella under my belt. So, that's resting for a while.
I also finished a developmental edit today on a book about tarot for one of my clients. It was a wonderful experience editing it, and I have several slots open at the moment in case your story needs a fresh perspective.
All the info you need is at arieljensine.ink <3
And one last thing--I'm looking for new members for my writing discord server! If you're interested, shoot me a DM and I'll hook you up with an invite to the server of your choice.
Much love, writer friends! Take care of yourselves, it's rough out there. Happy writing!
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Confidence
What does it take to just be
Do I sit like this, do I look like that
What does it take to just be
From the cuts on my wrist to my backwards cap
What does it take to just be
Do I ball up my fists, do I have to fight back
What does it take to just be
From the marks on my hips to imperfections and fat
What does it take to just be
Do I walk in the trap just to get my face slapped
What does it take to just be
From my eyes now bruised black and the cuts on my back
What does it take to just be
Do I have to react just to stop the attacks
What does it take to just be
Me?
~I.S.~
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