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Just read Issue #35 and subscribed - congrats on getting this off the ground. I have some feedback as I run a similar newsletter for long form books and article
by pcprincipal 8y ago
Just read Issue #35 and subscribed - congrats on getting this off the ground. I have some feedback as I run a similar newsletter for long form books and articles over at https://theconsider.com https://theconsider.com. The following has come from subscribers and been helpful to me:
- The paragraph to paragraph format can be a little jarring in teams of reading through. When you move from OpenAI to QT in #35, for instance, there's no clear transition. In my newsletter, I'll use bold titles to break up recommendations
- Add a time estimation on how long it will take to complete the article / blog post / whatever. When something can be done in < 15 minutes, people generally read on the spot. If longer, people will make time for it if they're interested. Either way, it's helpful to the reader to just let them know how big a time investment something is
- Add a place for people to e-mail you their favorite coding articles, papers, etc. Some of my most clicked recommendations have come from subscribers
Awesome job again. I'm excited to get this on the daily.
- pekalicious 8y agoWow. Thank you so much! Your project, from the writing to the design, is pretty much what I am working towards. Subscribed! - I am fully aware of how jarring my paragraphs transitions are. Adding titles sounds like a good solution. - I expect people to subscribe specifically because the linked articles are long, but I can see why time estimates are useful. - Already added a form (rather hastily, I will admit). Thank you for all of this!