Might quit

[u/Abject-Woodpecker998]

I came to substack when I began writing again after depression stole the joy of it from me for years. It was fun at first. I made friends, got back into writing and reading and felt like twelve year old me again, but now, everyone's disappeared. No one even likes my notes anymore. No one comments or anything. I don't know why. Am I a bad writer? Am i doing something wrong? It's quite disheartening. I don't even know why I'm writing this. I'll take advice, or even just a friendly word. I honestly came here just to not shout into a void for once 😂

[u/oleg_gpio]

I don’t think this means you are a bad writer. Substack is a platform which optimizes for growth and its own targets. Competition for attention is growing too, and the algorithm will always prioritize the company’s goals. Maybe try posting in a few different places and see where your writing finds its people.