On the 2nd Anniversary of Kate McDermott’s Newsletter
A recap of where I started, where I am now, what's coming next, and anniversary offers to celebrate!
Celebrating My 2nd Anniversary
Today, on the 2nd Anniversary of Kate McDermott’s Newsletter, I want to share how grateful I am to ALL my subscribers. Your words, comments, and the emails I receive mean the world to me, and they inspire and encourage me to keep on going. When I was in high school English classes, the grades and comments I received from Mrs Greaves led me to believe that writing wasn’t on my plate, but she also inspired me to practice and persevere, and here I am, three published books and two years of a Substack newsletter completed, a writer!
What’s In a Name
I chose the name Kate McDermott’s Newsletter because there are so many rabbit holes I love to go down as I pursue whatever catches my interest—music, books, homesteading, gardening, cooking, baking…pie…a newsletter about just one subject truly wouldn’t fit for me as I never quite know what I will write about. I sometimes start with one idea only to see it morph right before my eyes into something completely different. Wow! How did that happen? And, as this journey continues there’s lots more to learn and share with you.
Sharing My Numbers
I’d like to share my numbers with you to show you where I started and where I am now. Two years ago, I imported my Art of the Pie Wordpress list of about 3000 followers to Substack. At the same time, I inadvertently imported my personal address book, too. That last part was a big oops and in the chart below you’ll see a big drop when I finally figured out how to remove those addresses. Since doing that, I have been slowly inching my way up and hope to reach 4000 subscribers in year three. I am grateful to all the new subscribers who have found me and to the paid subscribers who contribute to my income and help make this newsletter possible. Thank you!
What’s Coming Next
In Year 1, I published 91 posts and 5 Community Threads.
In Year 2, I published 80 posts, 6 Community Threads, 9 Chats, and added Notes.
In Year 3, I will continue to publish 1-2 posts each week, writing about the seasons of the year and seasons of my life. I will continue Community Threads and Notes. There will be recipes, and book, music, and media recommendations in the What I’m Reading, What I’m Listening To, and What I’m Watching sections. For paid subscribers, I’ll be adding Ask Me Anything threads for advice about gardening, chickens, pie…or life, and there will also be live Zoom sessions so that we can get to know each other over a cup of tea and deepen our community here.
Continue The Journey With Me
As I enter this third year with you, I hope you will continue the journey, share Kate McDermott’s Newsletter with others, and upgrade from free to paid subscriptions. Be sure to read on for some anniversary specials!
Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary with these subscriber specials!
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50% Off to Free Subscribers through July 7 when you upgrade to a One Year Paid Subscription.
And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here with me.
Onward to Year Three!
❤️Kate❤️
Onward and upward! Congratulations!
Well done, my friend! 👏👏👏❤️