recalibrate your self-interest
Inspired by Life On A Dead Planet's Figuring out what Bear is really for ...
Many people ponder what ideas would interest undefined people over which specific persons, spaces, and experiences could unlock internal or even mutual flourishing. Choosing whom to create for can transcend the false dichotomy of self-imposing a "writer" or "content creator" label. Start with yourself. How meticulously can you specify the qualities of people whom would maximally enrich your life? Put yourself out there with that information. Make an explicit ask if you're comfortable doing so, as people don't ask for what they want enough anyhow. Practice openness to finding and partnering with them, when and where the opportunity arises. Adapt to changing sensibilities when needed.
Many people underestimate how abundant and flexible their virtual spaces could be. You can balance a magazine-type setup on Substack with a personal blog elsewhere. An outlet for favorite songs and desert island discs can accompany one for more general subject matter. Neither example scrapes the surface of how you can terraform even the most minimalist online platforms. Just how many different presences can you sculpt and manage? For that matter, how would you want them to look like and function?
If you have lost your sense of purpose for something, the first question that comes to mind is, "What made you fall in love with it the first time?"