Anna Mackenzie

Anna reflects on the remarkable growth of her Substack newsletter over the past year - from writing into the void to amassing over 3,300 subscribers through consistent effort, leveraging various platforms, and finding her niche in exploring 'portfolio careers'. She shares insights on developing a loyal audience: start with the medium before defining your message, adopt a messy-then-strategic approach, prioritize consistent inputs over virality, and persistently create through resistance. Ultimately, Anna embraces her journey, focused on sharing valuable ideas rather than chasing fame. For creators and writers, the work itself is the true stage.