I did it. I really did it.
I publicly announced (to
) that I would start my Substack on Friday, February 3, 2023. When I made that declaration, I decided I would do everything possible to make it happen.It is now Thursday, the 2nd, and I will publish this tonight. I got home from work (the 8-5 gig) and wanted to pour myself into bed, yet this post was calling me.
Somehow I knew that setting up a Substack wasn’t a matter of clicking a button, and magic happened. It takes a little work to set these up - did I have the energy to do it? I did. I was going to do it no matter what.
Why Gray’s Anatomy of Living?
The name hit me after days of contemplation. Will it stick? I don’t know. Let’s see how it goes. What I do know is that I had to do this, and I had to do this now. It’s time I committed to something I have wanted my entire life.
I’ve called myself a writer for over 30 years. I started writing in a journal when I was 12, and at 16, I received my first paycheck as a copywriter. Since then, I have wandered through the writing world, dabbling in poetry, fiction, screenplays, ghostwriting, copywriting, and content marketing.
I have written a lot of words for other people whether it was an employer or a client. Recently, I promised myself (and others) that I would finally start writing for myself—my words, under my name. I don’t know what’s stopped me from doing this (reality check: I know and may address this in a future issue), but now’s the time. <gulp!>
I’m here, and it’s happening.
An introvert’s community request
I fantasize that this publication will attract other writers and entrepreneurs interested in taking a holistic approach to life. One that allows them to embrace what they need and nothing that they don’t.
I want to connect people from all walks of life who value great conversations and thought-provoking writing and who aren’t afraid to say no when something doesn’t align with who they are.
This introvert wants to leverage this medium to tell her story, share her perspective, and provide a little something to the readers, even when they don't realize they need it (like
did for me yesterday).So, how is this going down, you ask?
I have no freaking idea. I started this without a solid plan because otherwise, I may not have started. For now, I will publish once a week, most likely on Fridays. If that changes, I’ll let you know.
Gray’s Anatomy of Living will remain a free publication while I get my feet wet and see where this takes us. In the not-so-distant future, I will add a paid subscriber level that will knock your socks off. The paid add-ons will include resources and tools that my coaching and strategy clients paid me lots of money to obtain. Think webinars, guest seminars, planners, worksheets, and live chats.
Some of the topics I will discuss will include:
Writing
Health & well-being
Relationships
Spirituality (not religion)
Career development
Manifestation
and other topics my dear readers request
I am grateful that you are reading this, and I will do a little happy dance when you subscribe (really, I will, I love to dance).
And one last thing before I go - don’t wait, like I did, to do what life calls you to do. I got the nudge to be a writer at a young age. Throughout my life, I have received feedback and nudges from others to put myself out there as a writer, yet I held back. Yes, I have been a professional writer for over 30 years (almost 40!); however, it’s always been for someone else.
I’ve started countless novels, nonfiction books, and screenplays under my name, and none of them have seen the light of day. That is changing. This publication is bringing me into the light where I can experiment and play with my writing.
I hope you stick around to see where this goes. I’m excited to take this journey to see what a committed writer’s life will provide me and how I can impact the writing world.
If you are digging the vibe, share the love with friends, and let’s do this thing.
Be well,
~ Corrie
P.S. I will put this out here in the first post; I use profanity. Not a lot; however, if a topic gets me going, I will use some strong language to get my point across.
I like your style and am interested in seeing where your thoughts take both you and your readers. I also relate to being a natural introvert, the love of reading, writing and live not on the top of a mountain but in the Eastern Sierras. I’m wishing you all the best as to do what has been calling to you.
So exciting and happy to see your doing this. Love your stuff 🥰