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Reid DeRamus
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Arguably the coolest project of the year — power to the writers!
Back with another handful of hand-picked pieces of writing over the past week or so!
Very cool contest for writers out there:
We're back with the 15th edition of our weekly digest, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces of writing over the past week or so.
Check them out below & let us know which was your favorite...
Check them out below & let us know which was your favorite...
We've been thinking a lot about what a digital coffee table or bookshelf would look like...
Part of the reason Letterboxd and Goodreads (despite a pretty rough UX) have done well is because that tap into powerful forms of self-expression, and being able to find & connect with other people that share your interests & taste in stuff that matters to you.
We saw these dynamics in a big way at Crunchyroll too.
Would love to hear any ideas for what we could do along these lines.
Part of the reason Letterboxd and Goodreads (despite a pretty rough UX) have done well is because that tap into powerful forms of self-expression, and being able to find & connect with other people that share your interests & taste in stuff that matters to you.
We saw these dynamics in a big way at Crunchyroll too.
Would love to hear any ideas for what we could do along these lines.
Getting a nice message about your work from a friend and/or someone you respect > any form of "audience growth"
One of my favorite parts from talking with Judd Legum was him talking about his disciplined approach to writing and wanting to establish Popular Information as a serious professional product.
That often means writing when you may not feel like it!
I would say this is more applicable to those looking to earn a living through their writing or creative efforts, and less true for those who are doing it for fun, as a creative outlet, and/or not dependent on the earnings from their work.
That often means writing when you may not feel like it!
I would say this is more applicable to those looking to earn a living through their writing or creative efforts, and less true for those who are doing it for fun, as a creative outlet, and/or not dependent on the earnings from their work.
A day late, but don't fret — we're here with the 14th edition of Paragraph Picks, some hand-picked pieces of writing over the past week or so.
And with the mini app, hopefully a nice reading experience for the featured posts!
And with the mini app, hopefully a nice reading experience for the featured posts!
One of the writers I enjoy talking to the most is Judd Legum of Popular Information. Judd always struck me as someone who loved experimenting, trying new things, and digging into the business side of running a newsletter.
As I found out, it’s more that he recognizes having a sustainable business allows him to do the things he actually enjoys: researching & writing, and the impact that has on the world.
In our convo, we talk about:
- early days blogosphere & the road to launching Pop Info
- the importance of experimenting and learning as you go
- deeply understanding why your readers are paying
- growing a paid newsletter without a paywall
- the necessity of occasionally surprising readers
- how he would grow a newsletter if he were starting from scratch today
Check out the full discussion wherever you listed to podcats!
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/behind-the-scenes-with-judd-legum-of-popular-information
As I found out, it’s more that he recognizes having a sustainable business allows him to do the things he actually enjoys: researching & writing, and the impact that has on the world.
In our convo, we talk about:
- early days blogosphere & the road to launching Pop Info
- the importance of experimenting and learning as you go
- deeply understanding why your readers are paying
- growing a paid newsletter without a paywall
- the necessity of occasionally surprising readers
- how he would grow a newsletter if he were starting from scratch today
Check out the full discussion wherever you listed to podcats!
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/behind-the-scenes-with-judd-legum-of-popular-information
Love to see it!
Lucky number 13!
Here's our 13th edition of Paragraph Picks, where we highlight some of the best writing over the past week or so.
Let's dive in!
Here's our 13th edition of Paragraph Picks, where we highlight some of the best writing over the past week or so.
Let's dive in!
Very new cool project from @toadyhawk.eth to help you find the best people to follow on FC.
Nothing like the human touch for recommendations!
Nothing like the human touch for recommendations!
Here’s @packy talking about finding his “personal monopoly”, or unique writing style & voice.
The idea of writing at the intersection of a few things that make you unique was a recurring theme in talking with writers.
The idea of writing at the intersection of a few things that make you unique was a recurring theme in talking with writers.
Helpful read for anyone looking to create a writing habit (or really any kind of habit).
Here's my conversation with @packy of Not Boring.
We dive into Packy's unique writing style, blending Ben Thompson, Bill Simmons, and Packy's unwavering optimism & enthusiasm. He also reminds me of Tim Urban / WaitButWhy — one of the first blogs I fell in love with.
We also talk about Packy's rather frenetic approach to publishing 10,000+ word essays each week, the business behind Not Boring, and why Packy focuses on great writing over any intentional growth efforts.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, I think this conversation will give you some insights & inspiration.
Check it out & let us know what you think!
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/building-not-boring-1
We dive into Packy's unique writing style, blending Ben Thompson, Bill Simmons, and Packy's unwavering optimism & enthusiasm. He also reminds me of Tim Urban / WaitButWhy — one of the first blogs I fell in love with.
We also talk about Packy's rather frenetic approach to publishing 10,000+ word essays each week, the business behind Not Boring, and why Packy focuses on great writing over any intentional growth efforts.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, I think this conversation will give you some insights & inspiration.
Check it out & let us know what you think!
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/building-not-boring-1
Anddddd we're backkkkk...
with the 12th edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces of writing over the past week or so!
Let's check em out!
with the 12th edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces of writing over the past week or so!
Let's check em out!
Earlier this year, I recorded a few conversations with some of the most inspiring writers I’ve worked with, and I’m excited to share the first one!
This episode features Doomberg, the team behind one of the top Finance newsletters on the internet. The Doomberg team is unique in how intentional they were in their approach to the newsletter, thinking deeply about their ideal reader, brand, marketing, editorial & quality bar, and so on.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, our goal with these interviews is to provide a mix of inspiration, motivation, and guidance.
Hope you check it out & enjoy — would love to hear what you think.
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/stories-and-insights-from-the-top-finance-newsletter
This episode features Doomberg, the team behind one of the top Finance newsletters on the internet. The Doomberg team is unique in how intentional they were in their approach to the newsletter, thinking deeply about their ideal reader, brand, marketing, editorial & quality bar, and so on.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, our goal with these interviews is to provide a mix of inspiration, motivation, and guidance.
Hope you check it out & enjoy — would love to hear what you think.
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/stories-and-insights-from-the-top-finance-newsletter
Earlier this year, I recorded a few conversations with some of the most inspiring writers I’ve worked with, and I’m excited to share the first one!
This episode features Doomberg, the team behind one of the top Finance newsletters on the internet. The Doomberg team is unique in how intentional they were in their approach to the newsletter, thinking deeply about their ideal reader, brand, marketing, editorial & quality bar, and so on.
Hope you check it out & enjoy — would love to hear what you think.
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/stories-and-insights-from-the-top-finance-newsletter
This episode features Doomberg, the team behind one of the top Finance newsletters on the internet. The Doomberg team is unique in how intentional they were in their approach to the newsletter, thinking deeply about their ideal reader, brand, marketing, editorial & quality bar, and so on.
Hope you check it out & enjoy — would love to hear what you think.
https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/stories-and-insights-from-the-top-finance-newsletter
Very excited to work with @markfishman and the /firstdraft club.
If you're looking to get into a writing habit, or further solidify a current writing streak, consider signing up for the upcoming cohort!
If you're looking to get into a writing habit, or further solidify a current writing streak, consider signing up for the upcoming cohort!
Happy hump day to those that celebrate — we're back with our 11th edition of Paragraph Picks, where we share a few hand-picked pieces of writing we enjoyed over the past week or so.