Thank you Janelle. All it takes to be qualified to write about nature is wanting to, doing it, and paying attention. Nature is a common denominator we all have access to; we create meaning from experiencing it in ways unique to each of us. As you write: “no one else in the world has the precise experiences, ideas and thoughts about the natural world as me.”
Thanks for such a great reminder Janelle. I felt the same caution when I started my Substack recently. Not so much about the topic, but rather having the “audacity” to think that I could WRITE.
But after lurking as a reader for a few months, I realised Substack was the perfect place for making the leap given the amazingly supportive community of creators who all encourage each other. It’s been such a great place to experiment and grow! 💕
Thanks and I'm glad it resonated. I also needed to remind myself!
Congrats for feeling this and pressing ahead with writing on Substack anyway.
I agree - I think this corner of the internet can be a great place to explore and experiment with writing and there are indeed so many encouragers, cheerleaders and brilliant fellow creatives.
Thank you Janelle. All it takes to be qualified to write about nature is wanting to, doing it, and paying attention. Nature is a common denominator we all have access to; we create meaning from experiencing it in ways unique to each of us. As you write: “no one else in the world has the precise experiences, ideas and thoughts about the natural world as me.”
Correct! I just need a reminder of this every now and again.
Grateful to have found your letters here, James, and to get an amazing insight into wildlife in your part of the world from your perspective.
Thanks for such a great reminder Janelle. I felt the same caution when I started my Substack recently. Not so much about the topic, but rather having the “audacity” to think that I could WRITE.
But after lurking as a reader for a few months, I realised Substack was the perfect place for making the leap given the amazingly supportive community of creators who all encourage each other. It’s been such a great place to experiment and grow! 💕
I'm familiar with this one too, Holly.
Thanks and I'm glad it resonated. I also needed to remind myself!
Congrats for feeling this and pressing ahead with writing on Substack anyway.
I agree - I think this corner of the internet can be a great place to explore and experiment with writing and there are indeed so many encouragers, cheerleaders and brilliant fellow creatives.
You know I always love it when you write about nature Janelle, keep going, we need your insights! Thank you for shouting out the newsletter.
Thanks Zabby!
Thank you, Janelle and looking forward to reading your posts about Nature.
Appreciate this. Thank you Neil