Join the club?

Well, there’s no club… yet. But I’d like there to be.

I’ve been playing with the thought of offering a paid membership here on Substack. I want to close the distance between you and me, reader and writer, by doing Q&As, more casual texts, reading lists, and anything else that’s fun.

And for that, I want a more intimate space.

I have been writing this Substack since December 8, 2022. Before that—before I even knew you could use newsletters for anything other than marketing—I wanted to make something that I would want to be a part of myself: to write the things I wanted to read, and essentially create a cosy nook in the world—a place you could huddle into with a cup of tea.

I feel like this is starting to become that.

I also wanted to connect with like-minded people. There are so many smart, thoughtful, cool people in this community, and since I’ve been writing about finding your people, friendship, and connection, I’d love to not only get to know you better, but open up for you readers to get to know each other as well. Only for paid members, so everyone’s serious and real.

Since the start, I have tried to stick to things that feel authentic to me and follow where that leads. This will be no different, and I believe it will take shape as I (we) go.

So, if you’re interested, a paid post will arrive next week: a Q&A talking about how to put your heart in your writing, my writing process, and where I find inspiration.

I will still post my normal, free essays as well, so if you don’t want in, no worries! I appreciate you just the same. This is an extra thing for those who crave a little more, or just want to support me and my work in a new way. I am so thankful for every single one of you reading, paid or free. That’s very important for me to say.

It has not been that long since I was first amazed that 100 people enjoyed my writing, so you can only imagine how I feel now. If the younger me saw all of this, she’d be ecstatic.

GAH, I’m both nervous and excited. Again, thank you all for being here, I appreciate you more than you know.

Questions for the Q&As can be sent to: carina.ivbt@gmail.com

If you’re financially unable to get a paid membership but would like access, send me a message and I’ll give you a free comp, no questions asked. I’d rather help out than have you stressing about numbers.

Love,
Carina

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