Congratulations on this. Exciting event to organise. How did you find your Paris substack writers in the first place? Did @substack help you? I'm just curious to understand the logistics, if you wouldn't mind sharing.
Casting an envious eye up from the wonderfully rural Vienne. I smiled out loud at the reluctance of writers to emerge with a name badge that says 'I am a writer' or, indeed, to emerge at all. I have a habit of wild enthusiasm weeks ahead as I excitedly accept that invitation to dinner, or apéro ... even a trip to the market with laundry thrown in ... on the day, the tight grip of reluctance squeezes my upper arms, holding me back when actually I just need a kick up the backside. Oh, and 'writer' ... I write words, maybe I'm a writer ... but it is my passion not something that keeps me in pizza and Peroni. Anyway, long way round saying, what a fabulous idea and so wonderful to gather so many kindred spirits for what sounds like a magical evening *en Paris*
I love this so much! What a wonderful community you have cultivated!
I will be in Paris in May, 2024. A friend will be with me for two days and we will both take one of your walking tours! More to follow. I will be there for at least two weeks. Give my love to Augusta!❤️
Wow, I adored this. It’s so warming to connect with like-minded people, and reading about it offers a similar fulfilment. I too appreciate Substack as a platform to cultivate a community of writers - bound by ideas and ideals, dedication, curiosity and words. ✨
Inspired by you, a few of us Seattle Substackers are planning to organize a gathering. Summer in Seattle is glorious so I think we can lure people out. You do a great job of describing both of your meetups here. Anything else we should know?
Ahhhh this gave me goosebumps! I’m terrible at socialising and doing stuff with humans and generally avoid it if I can but I LOVE evenings like this. I recently met an amazing lady (exactly the same age as me, oddly) on the plane and we chatted for 2.5 hours straight and are now in constant touch (it feels weirdly like when you start dating, that magic of getting to know someone... except that I feel like I somehow instinctively know / ‘get’ her already) and it reminded me that I must make more effort to meet strangers. Sounds like a great evening. Loving the Substack vibe.
Congratulations on this. Exciting event to organise. How did you find your Paris substack writers in the first place? Did @substack help you? I'm just curious to understand the logistics, if you wouldn't mind sharing.
Casting an envious eye up from the wonderfully rural Vienne. I smiled out loud at the reluctance of writers to emerge with a name badge that says 'I am a writer' or, indeed, to emerge at all. I have a habit of wild enthusiasm weeks ahead as I excitedly accept that invitation to dinner, or apéro ... even a trip to the market with laundry thrown in ... on the day, the tight grip of reluctance squeezes my upper arms, holding me back when actually I just need a kick up the backside. Oh, and 'writer' ... I write words, maybe I'm a writer ... but it is my passion not something that keeps me in pizza and Peroni. Anyway, long way round saying, what a fabulous idea and so wonderful to gather so many kindred spirits for what sounds like a magical evening *en Paris*
I love this so much! What a wonderful community you have cultivated!
I will be in Paris in May, 2024. A friend will be with me for two days and we will both take one of your walking tours! More to follow. I will be there for at least two weeks. Give my love to Augusta!❤️
My heart is so warmed right now.
Wow a substack writer’s meetup? What a fabulous idea. thanks for sharing.
Wow, I adored this. It’s so warming to connect with like-minded people, and reading about it offers a similar fulfilment. I too appreciate Substack as a platform to cultivate a community of writers - bound by ideas and ideals, dedication, curiosity and words. ✨
I want one in Brussels! Better yet, in Gent where I live. 🤩
This is lovely! Great that you’re doing this.
Thank you for putting this on Samuel! Wish I could have been there
I’ll be in Paris this week! Can we plan another meet up??
How fun!
Tellement dommage to have missed this!
What an incredible group of people!! I hope to join you all someday!
Damn, I could have come had I known!
Inspired by you, a few of us Seattle Substackers are planning to organize a gathering. Summer in Seattle is glorious so I think we can lure people out. You do a great job of describing both of your meetups here. Anything else we should know?
Ahhhh this gave me goosebumps! I’m terrible at socialising and doing stuff with humans and generally avoid it if I can but I LOVE evenings like this. I recently met an amazing lady (exactly the same age as me, oddly) on the plane and we chatted for 2.5 hours straight and are now in constant touch (it feels weirdly like when you start dating, that magic of getting to know someone... except that I feel like I somehow instinctively know / ‘get’ her already) and it reminded me that I must make more effort to meet strangers. Sounds like a great evening. Loving the Substack vibe.