Opening up my paid posts to everyone

This is scary!

I am changing the way I write here on Substack.

From now on all subscribers get EVERYTHING for FREE💌

Yep, everything!

All future posts (if this works!) will be free.

And in that spirit I am now opening locked posts to everyone.

Will this work?

I really hope so!

I want this to be a kind, welcoming, and democratic space. I’m trusting that the support will still come in, and that people will continue to value what I write here.

If you’re able to support my work, you’re helping make it possible for everyone to read my posts — and that feels like the right kind of community to build.

Whether you pay or not, you will get everything:

That means:

🍽️ The Sunday Buffet – a weekly roundup of what’s going on round my gaff. Expect things like my kitchen playlist, DIY shenanigans, updates on any ghost sightings (never seen one yet, but I will definitely keep you posted), plus the books, telly and podcasts I’m loving, and a peek at any Vinted parcels or junk shop treasures.

🎨 Regular posts about illustration, sketch-booking and making picture books – behind the scenes insights and #walktosee sketch-booking announcements

So why be a paid subscriber?

Because it helps me keep writing these posts.

If you are already a subscriber THANKYOU ❤️.

If you can chip in, it makes a real difference and I’m massively grateful 🙏

But if money’s tight right now, that’s totally OK – you’ll still get everything. No paywalls, no secret posts.

So in that spirit, I am now opening locked posts to everyone:

Procreate LIVE call is now open to everyone

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My Digital Secrets is open to everyone

I’ll be opening up more paid posts to everyone over the next few weeks.

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It really means a lot that you’re continuing to subscribe and support my work.

If you’re happy to keep your subscription going, let me know — I’ll be sending you virtual smooches and a big parade in your honour around my kitchen table.

Let’s give it a go and see how it grows!

Love Helenx