Thank You for Supporting Some Other Dad
How you can help Some Other Dad grow and reach more parents
TL;DR: Im asking if you would consider becoming a paid subscriber to Some Other Dad.
Don’t worry—everyone will still get the weekly Monday post for free. But if you want more from Some Other Dad and want to further support my writing, paid subscribers will also get extra content, discussion threads, chat, and access to the full archive. More details below!
Hi everyone - I hope you’re having a well-rested and contented day.
I’m dropping into your inboxes once again this week with two things:
Firstly, a massive thank you for subscribing to and supporting Some Other Dad. I know your time is precious, and so I really do appreciate it every time you open my weekly missive and give it a read.
Secondly, I come bearing an update on Some Other Dad more generally, and some information on how you can support it’s growth and reach more people.
I’ve always loved writing. Most of what I’ve written in the past has been fiction, mainly in the science fiction and fantasy genres. I always thought there was something magic about writing, whereby you can transmit a thought, an idea or a relatable situation to a reader, and have it resonate with them in the most profound way.
When I became a dad for the first time, fatherhood combined with a pandemic stifled my will to write. I knew I had so much to say about the experiences of parenting that were coming at me day after day, and yet I couldn’t find a proper outlet for it all.
There’s so much parenting content out there, online and on social media. Some of it is incredibly useful, most of which comes from qualified professionals and people with decades of experience in the field of children and parenting. I soak up as much of the good advice as I can, but often it doesn’t stick. Sometimes it can feel a tad impersonal.
I also found, however, that I learned so much from other parents, especially the ones just a few steps ahead of me in their parenting journey. Whether it was face-to-face or online, hearing about the lived, raw and real challenges of parents just like me turned up some great advice and parenting lessons that I carry with me to this day. Mostly though, these people helped me feel less alone whenever I was having a tough time being a parent.
So four months ago, I realised what I wanted to write about. Some Other Dad was born.
I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I scheduled my first post here, and watched it fly. I still remember how giddy I felt when I saw that first subscriber pop up on that graph, like a tiny sapling breaking through the soil. The warmth that I feel from the kind words of readers that I’ve never met will sustain me for years to come.
I really appreciate you all for being here, and I want to continue sharing my experiences of parenting for you, and for so many more parents out there who might—like myself, and hopefully you too—benefit from knowing that someone else out there sees the challenges they face in their parenting lives, and that they’re not alone.
But to do that, I need your help.
Get on with it!
Ok, ok.
Today, I’m turning on paid subscriptions. By upgrading your subscription, you’ll be supporting the continued growth of Some Other Dad. You’ll be funding the reach and discoverability of my writing. With enough help, I’ll be able to invite guest writers, experts in all kinds of parenting fields, illustrators and more. With your support, we can keep growing this fledgling community of supportive, empathetic and brilliant parents, grandparents and carers.
You have questions, I’m sure. I’ll try to answer a few for you:
Does this mean I’ll have to upgrade to get the weekly post?
Every subscriber, free or paid, will get the weekly Monday post. That will not change. In fact, from now on you‘ll be getting an extra discussion thread every other week too.
With more capacity and support, I will endeavour to bring subscribers extra content, which paid subscribers will have priority access to. But everyone will continue to get one post a week from me.
So what do I get for upgrading?
Firstly, you’ll be helping me keep Some Other Dad going for the foreseeable future.
I want to continue providing my weekly writing to as many people as possible for free, and will continue to do so. Hell, I want to do more: extra posts each month, guest writers, expert advice, interviews, private communities—but just writing a post every week, let alone all that, takes time and effort. Becoming a paid subscriber is an incredible way of showing your appreciate for my work, should you wish to.
That said, paid subscribers will also get the following:
Full access to the Some Other Dad archive — after two months, each post will go behind the paywall and into the subscriber-only archive.
Extra fortnightly content — every other Wednesday, paid subscribers will get an extra article in their inboxes.
Exclusive community discussion threads — paid subscribers will be able to participate in two extra community discussion threads per month, on top of the free one. Perhaps we’ll be talking about our favourite parenting hacks, or discussing a topical piece of news that affects those of us raising kids.
Some Other Dad Chat — I’ll be opening up the Some Other Dad Chat, which lives in the Substack app and website. In addition to the discussion threads, this will be a great place for us to further build our community and get to know each other that bit more.
A personal thank you email from me — why not print it, frame it, and hang it on your wall? But seriously, I don’t take the decision to pay for a subscription lightly, and I want you to know just how much it means to me.
What does it cost?
If you’re looking to support me and my writing, I want to do this in the most affordable manner possible.
A monthly subscription to Some Other Dad will be $5 a month—this is the least I can charge per month through Substack.
If you’re looking to subscribe for less, you can take out a yearly subscription for $45, which over the course of the year is cheaper than subscribing monthly.
There’s a third tier of support as well—if you’re feeling especially generous and supportive of Some Other Dad, you can become a Founding Member. You can enter any amount to contribute here above $95.
If you want to subscribe for less, then you could also consider a group subscription. If two or more of you upgrade together with a group subscription, you’ll get 20% off.
But that’s not all: for the first week, all annual subscriptions are 20% off. Get in on this offer now, and you’ll pay this reduced price for as long as you remain a paid subscriber.
What else can I do for an upgraded subscription?
I’m glad you asked!
You may have noticed that recently Substack introduced a referral rewards system, whereby readers can refer their friends and earn rewards if they subscribe to a publication.
From today, if you refer someone who subscribes to Some Other Dad, you’ll earn yourself a month’s paid subscription. Refer three people to get three months, and referring ten people gets you a whole six months.
Give it a go!
So how do I upgrade?
If you want to become a paid subscriber, just click the button below and select a tier (if you’re not already a free subscriber, you’ll be asked for your email address as well).
I want to upgrade, but I really can’t afford it
Thank you—and I understand. Times are really tough financially for lots of people. If you want to upgrade but find yourself in a difficult position, drop me an email at someotherdad@gmail.com, and I’ll comp you a paid subscription, no questions asked.
I think that’s everything, but if there’s anything else you want to know about paid subscriptions to Some Other Dad, please get in touch via the email above.
Thank you again for supporting Some Other Dad—you’re the best.
Brad x