I’m joined by Grant Herbel from The Writer's Calling for a thoughtful conversation about using Substack to grow your business, community, and creativity without burning out or getting weird about self-promotion. We talk about writing as a spiritual practice, protecting the practice over perfect consistency, and why Substack creates space for genuine connection. Grant shares a simple, practical approach to using Substack Notes by repurposing long-form writing, plus encouragement for anyone stuck in perfectionism at the starting line. We also explore calling, identity vs. vocation, and how visibility and sales can be acts of service when rooted in the right heart posture.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Writing and Community Building
02:27 Finding Balance in Consistency and Creativity
04:22 Writing as a Spiritual Practice
08:02 The Role of Substack in Connecting Writers
09:28 Navigating the New Publishing Landscape
11:59 Sales as Service in Writing and Ministry
16:56 The Heart of Visibility and Marketing
19:59 Shifting Perspectives on Self-Promotion
25:45 Utilizing Substack Notes for Growth
28:02 Connecting Through Personal Experience
30:43 Repurposing Content for Efficiency
34:09 Navigating the Nuances of Calling
39:33 The River of Spiritual Life
45:22 Building Community on Substack
50:39 Starting Strong on Substack
55:02 The Essence of SEO and Content Quality
01:00:39 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing
01:10:26 Shifting from Doing for God to Doing with God
01:15:00 Trusting God's Guidance in Our Journey

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