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Substack Growth + Becoming a Paid Writer

thank you

Dear Reader,

First, I want to say a sincere thank you for choosing to follow along on this page. I cannot adequately explain the joy Substack + this community of fellow readers and writers has brought me. Please read through to the end to see what’s ahead for you on Aging with Grace + Grit. I promise it’s short.

I decided to start this page as a free subscription. I told myself if, I got to 100 free subscribers, I’d add a paid option. One of the things that attracted me most about Substack is that it allows authors to make money from their writing. It’s unique in this way.

There is no instruction manual detailing how to make this change. It seems each creator approaches it somewhat differently. Here’s where I land: I’ve decided to come here humbly before you and simply ask.

Could you become a paid subscriber?

What does that entail from you?

It amounts to buying me a latte once a month as I create. It encourages me to keep going. To keep writing. It lets me know this work is valued. Simply put, it is a gesture of kindness from you, to me.

What’s in it for you?

1. My sincere undying gratitude.

2. You will be in the AG+G Inner Circle.

AG+G Inner Circle members will have access to posts and community conversations around topics that warrant some privacy and protection. Some being: Living in the Sandwich Generation, Sex over 50, Finding Your Mojo, Parenting Adult Kids, Midlife Dating…etc. There will still be articles available for free subscribers, but for some subjects an added layer of privacy seems warranted.

The second part of the AG+G Inner Circle is this: I need your help. I’m writing a fiction novel. With a main character over the age of 50, no shocker there. I believe there’s a serious lack of books with characters those of us over 50 can relate to…in all genres. This space has re-ignited that spark in me, the desire to do the work and bring the words into reality. As I weave those words into a story, I would love to have a safe space to ask YOUR advice and input. As an Inner Circle member, you’ll be the one helping me form this book. I’ll be asking for your input on things such as plot twists, characters, + even the LENGTH of the book. (Lately, I’ve felt books should be shorter. I’m wondering if I’m alone in this thinking?)

It all needs to start somewhere, and this is the somewhere. Today I’m gently asking you, my friend, if you could consider becoming a paid subscriber? If this is something you simply cannot or do not want to do, I understand. There will still be free content coming your way a few times a month on Aging with Grace + Grit.

If you think you would like to be part of the AG+G Inner Circle. You can click below to change your subscription status.

Thank you.

Your friend,

Kathi