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Merry Chrismas

Pekingnology • 105 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🌐 International China Globalization Media Newsletter Politics
  1. The newsletter started in 2020 and has grown from 600 to over 17,500 subscribers. It's great to see it reach so many readers.
  2. The goal of the newsletter is to provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding of China. It aims to present a true and multi-faceted view of the country.
  3. Thanks were given to readers and contributors, highlighting the importance of teamwork in creating diverse content about China.

A Very Special Announcement

First Floor • 393 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎶 Music Electronic Music Newsletter Essays Culture
  1. First Floor newsletter is becoming a book called 'First Floor Volume 1: Reflections on Electronic Music Culture'.
  2. The book includes updated essays from the newsletter, new material, and a foreword by Martyn, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary electronic music culture.
  3. The book shares insights on electronic music culture, industry challenges, and the future trajectory of the genre.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - March 2024

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 159 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Solo RPGs Games Illustration Newsletter
  1. The Lone Toad newsletter is going bi-monthly, offering more content and free-flowing thoughts on Solo RPG development.
  2. Exciting new RPG called Substratum Protocol by Pandion Games launching on Backerkit March 26th, offering a unique solo survival mystery experience.
  3. Croaker RPGs is continuously releasing new games like Night Terror and An Antique Land, with more to come like the Lost City of Cargoth, showcasing their dedication to creating engaging RPG content.

deepculture ▪️ 103

deepculture • 216 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. In 2023, deepculture had 51 editions and 387,521 views across 130 countries.
  2. Find fresh ideas for your New Year's resolutions and learn about promising technologies that could impact your life in 2024.
  3. Explore useful resources like a family legacy journal, a business idea validator, and the biggest travel trends for 2024.
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Grow your following on Substack (a workshop)

The Novelleist • 553 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Workshop Influence Community Newsletter Writing
  1. The workshop offers guidance on how to grow your following on Substack and an 8-week challenge to increase subscribers by 500 people.
  2. Investing in and offering support to writers can help spark a Renaissance of literary thinkers on Substack.
  3. The goal is to expand reach and inspire the next generation to be dreamers and problem solvers through creating new ecosystems of writers.

How not to predict the future of AI

Meaningness • 79 implied HN points • 31 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Prediction Podcasts Books Newsletter
  1. Opinions about AI future are often based on feelings rather than evidence or rational reasoning.
  2. Predicting AI future using Bayesian probability can be unreliable due to the initial framing of the problem and personal biases.
  3. Understanding the risks and opportunities of AI requires acknowledging uncertainty and taking pragmatic measures while considering the impact on culture and society.

Pressing pause

How About This • 272 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The author is pressing pause on their newsletter to focus on other things.
  2. They are unsure when they will resume publishing.
  3. During this time, they will minimize their social media activity as well.

The Email Archivist

escape the algorithm • 219 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Art Reflection Digital Newsletter Creativity
  1. In 2013, Miranda July started We Think Alone, a unique newsletter where celebrities shared personal emails, prompting subscribers' introspection.
  2. Through We Think Alone, participants were encouraged to view their emails with new curiosity, marking a shift from inbox anxiety to introspective value.
  3. Email archives, though rarely revisited, hold value in preserving memories and providing moments of reflection, prompting the reconsideration of digital communication.

The Mallorcan by Ida Jakobson

Newsletter Circle • 196 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💼 Business Newsletter Creators Monetization SEO
  1. There can be a business for any imaginable niche as long as you provide value to a specific group of people.
  2. Investing in SEO content and social media channels like Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram is crucial for the growth of a local newsletter.
  3. Consistency and patience are key to successful newsletter creation and growth.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - August 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 179 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration RPG Solo RPGs Board Games Design Newsletter
  1. Hex crawling solo in RPGs can be engaging by incorporating random encounters, multiple characters, and creating stories from clues and rumors.
  2. Running a small group of characters in a solo hexcrawl adventure can advance the story and keep things interesting.
  3. Duets games, like Badger + Coyote by Pandion Games, offer a full RPG experience with less than a full group, showcasing the cozy experience of unlikely friends working together.

Cross-Promotion

Dreams in the Which House • 176 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🎙 Podcasts Episodes Academic Newsletter
  1. New podcast 'In Bed With The Right' focuses on conservative ideas about gender and sexuality.
  2. Author writes a new column for 'WOZ: Die Wochenzeitung' discussing topics like swimming pools in the US.
  3. Author's academic article on Helene von Druskowitz and Hegelianism is now accessible despite previous paywall issues.

A Thankful Note

Interconnected • 231 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startups Newsletter
  1. The author expresses gratitude for support from subscribers and readers.
  2. Thanksgiving holds personal significance for the author, combining birthday celebrations and favorite food.
  3. Energy and support from readers have fueled the author's entrepreneurial pursuits and encouraged growth.