Which Big Cool Idea should I try first?
Helloooooo fellow travelers!
Welcome to my first ever official genuine exclusively only for-Substack post, which I’m probably going to be embarrassed about when I look back on it later!
You’ll probably notice that I’m still getting set up around here. That means things aren’t as polished as they will be eventually!
But it also means you’re an early adopter.
And, as an early adopter, you get to have a voice in the direction this Substack takes.
If you came here from my email list, you know I’m cooking up some Big Cool Ideas in my wizardly cauldron over here.
But it wouldn’t be a good idea to launch all the Big Cool Ideas at once, so I’d love your help to decide…what should I do first?
What would you be excited to receive from me?
What would solve a problem or meet a desire you have?
I have a few Big Cool Ideas so far:
Group Book Study - I’ll lead you on a grand adventure through the backstory, writing craft, and fandom nerdery of a family-friendly fantasy book that YOU help me choose.
30-Day Adventure Challenge - We’ll spend a month (probably July or August) exercising our adventure muscles with fun, simple, low-stress, book-themed daily challenges to make life feel a dash more adventurous.
Writing Contest - I’ll provide young writers with feedback on their work, experience with submitting fiction on deadline, and the opportunity to see their writing published here on my Substack.
Note that all of these Big Cool Ideas would be geared to teens and young adults but could include younger siblings, parents, and grandparents as well!
If none of these sound like experiences you and your teenage friends would actually take the time to participate in, PLEASE vote “Something Else” so I know not to spend my time on something my fellow travelers wouldn’t use! That’s an extremely helpful vote and won’t hurt my feelings at all.
If YOU have a Big Cool Idea for how Jandalf the Green’s Substack can become utterly awesome, I would love it if you’d let me know all about that idea in the comments!
Additionally, if you see an idea you like from someone else in the comments, leave an encouraging reply so I know multiple people would be interested in that suggestion.
Sound good? Any questions? Thoughts on the Substack transition so far?
I can’t wait to begin all these new adventures with you!
Adventurously,
Jandalf the Green
I love all of these ideas! I'm excited to see what comes from this Substack next. :)
I think this Substack transition is going really well so far! Excited for all the opportunities it provides :D
(Side note: All these Big Cool Ideas sound great! Personally, Big Cool Idea #2 sounds especially amazing. Doing it with fellow travelers would be loads of fun, but I think I'm now gonna have to do it whether it wins the vote or not. 😂)