What the Heck is Substack?
New to Substack? Here's what you need to know ...
What's Substack all about?
It's a space where writers (like me) get supported for their work, from readers (like you) who value our research and content.
It’s such an honour, and bone-deep joy, to be able to directly connect with my readers here, and to receive payment for my expertise. I love writing for you, and promise to shoot sunbeams into your kitchen and your pantry!
Who else does this Substacking thing?
Stephen Fry joined recently, the fabulous India Knight has been on Substack for 5 years, celebrated science journalist Melissa Wenner Moyer, cult-status Unpublishable by Jessica DeFino, and the brilliantly insightful Sarah Wilson. Take a peek and get the all the feels.
Okay. So what’s your Substack about??
My Substack space is a recipe hive - hop in and out however you want! You can pay a monthly subscription of €6 or for €50 join me for the full year. It works out as less than €1 per week. My posts are designed to be your Allen key for creativity in the kitchen. Each crunch and crumb will fuel your body, and help you to nudge junk food off your radar without you even realising it.
My mantra is all about inclusion rather than exclusion, which readers find much easier to do long term. I'm about pleasure, not penance.
Want to eat better, without exiling your taste buds? Want to feel brilliant, and have a laugh too? That's what Taking the Hell out of Healthy is all about, all the while helping you mainline more veg into your life. You'll never regret nourishing yourself.
Do I need the app?
Nope.
I actually prefer reading my Substack subscriptions straight from my inbox on my iPhone or my laptop.
You might prefer the app, where all your subscriptions will land in one space. That's also pretty glorious, especially ensconced in a cafe with a latte and a little time. Or waiting at a busy bus stop filled with traffic fumes and road rage. The Substack app can be a a little gateway of tranquility, free from controlling algorithms, social media wormholes and advertising.
Do I have to pay?
No, but you'll be supporting the work I do if you decide that I bring value to your kitchen and your inbox! You can press this green button to see the 3 tiers on offer …
I have a free subscribers list, with regular previews and occasional full-access posts. India Knight describes this tier like “waving at you cheerfully from across the street.” Or you may prefer to upgrade for the full experience where “instead of waving across the street, we’ve kissed hello, linked arms and gone for coffee.” You will gain 24-7 access to my ever-expanding library of wholefood, veg-forward recipes and demos.
I want my posts to work like cheerleaders 3 times a month, enthusiastically willing you on your healthful journey and helping you to stay on track.
You can unsubscribe at any time.
Why did you change to Substack?
Prior to Substack, I spent 2 hours a day developing free content on Instagram for my followers, and writing a free Wordpress / Mailchimp newsletter since 2008. I literally couldn't afford to run my website any longer. I believe in writers being paid for their work, just as I believe a plumber or teacher should be paid for their work.
The Substack model offers a beautiful reciprocity with my readers. The more support Taking the Hell out of Healthy receives, the more time and resources I can devote to making it a dazzling space of learning, eating and nourishment for everyone. Think of it as a disco for your dimples and your microbiota!
Any questions? Please fire them below in the comments section. I’m here to help.
In the meantime, you can peruse my handy recipe index here and sneak in some extra goodness to your week. You'll never regret learning new wholesome recipes.
Love, light, and cacao nibs,
Susan Jane
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