The Writer on the Water

The Writer on the Water

Shifting Seasons

July in Reflection

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Emily Baker
Aug 07, 2026
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Almost exactly one year ago I declared my very first day as a full time writer on Substack. You can read about that journey here if you have not already, but it was the start of an exponential boost in my Substack audience and perhaps the best year of my life.

The picture that started it all.

I was living my dream! Every morning I “clocked in” seated in m…

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