Totally feel you on the list addiction! I have lists for everything—things to do, places to try, brands to know and even writing ideas…
It’s like an instant brain hack for organizing chaos, right? I love how you’ve brought a new perspective on stepping away from them and challenging that instinct to gather. It’s funny how structure can feel like both a savior and a limitation in creative writing
Happy to be the stranger! It took me far too long to start my own Substack so I'm trying to be intentional about leaving encouragement for strangers who have probably experienced some similar version of my own simultaneous self doubt and overconfidence. It's a constant battle of "Who do I think I am writing on the internet like anyone will care? / What if I don't realize it's actually all embarrassingly bad?" and thinking "This post is so incredible, I'm going to absolutely blow up and get a book deal."
I love this !
Thank you!
Totally feel you on the list addiction! I have lists for everything—things to do, places to try, brands to know and even writing ideas…
It’s like an instant brain hack for organizing chaos, right? I love how you’ve brought a new perspective on stepping away from them and challenging that instinct to gather. It’s funny how structure can feel like both a savior and a limitation in creative writing
Yes!! It's a love hate relationship because I find lists to be so useful but also rely on them like a crutch for creativity!
I loved this - and am so happy I’m here!! Tell mom!
Also, this post immediately reminded me of the novel Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake… I think you might like it 👀
Thank you!! I think you are the first 'stranger' to really read one of my posts 💓 and THANK YOU for the recommendation!
Happy to be the stranger! It took me far too long to start my own Substack so I'm trying to be intentional about leaving encouragement for strangers who have probably experienced some similar version of my own simultaneous self doubt and overconfidence. It's a constant battle of "Who do I think I am writing on the internet like anyone will care? / What if I don't realize it's actually all embarrassingly bad?" and thinking "This post is so incredible, I'm going to absolutely blow up and get a book deal."
Yes yes yes! I feel it all, I'm happy that you're here and can't wait to dive into your words <3