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Connect, Love, Laugh, Create, Earn
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Most importantly, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all 600 of you — our amazing writers and readers. We’ve just hit this milestone. If you haven’t already, we’d love for you to follow our publication and join us on this exciting journey of creativity and support!
Intro
Welcome to the New Literary Society, a community born on Medium and now thriving on Ko-fi.
Are you tired of the endless chase for followers on social media, only to end up with little more than a collection of random likes? I was too.
Then I found Ko-fi — a platform that lets creators like us focus on what truly matters: building a community and creating content that speaks to our audience. Forget the endless selfies, cat photos, and algorithms; here, we can connect on a deeper level. Let’s explore how Ko-fi can help us, as writers and creators thrive.
On Ko-fi, it’s not just about tips and subscriptions; it’s about us — The New Literary Society — connecting, supporting, and growing together. Let’s make our Ko-fi Shops something truly special, where writers and creators can find inspiration and lift each other.
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Printable Calendars
Printable Calendars are gold — unless you’re me, giving them away for free (for now). But hey, let’s call it “market research.”
I’ve made two calendars so far: a 12-pager and a one-pager. All are experiments, all will be free until January 10 — because why not? I’m still testing if calendars can fund my dream diet: coffee and dessert all day long — basically a rotation of sweets, fruits, and cheese plates, with maybe a charcuterie board on certain days to have them all at once.
Calendars featuring our writers’ photos are always free.
Pro Tip
Go wild with themes:
- Vintage Motivational Quotes That Your Grandma Probably Said
- Extreme Close-Up of Mr. Bean When… (Did I mention I’m crazy about him?!)
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Printable T-Shirts, Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Because Who Doesn’t Want a Shirt That Says ‘I’m a Writer’ in Cinzel Decorative?
It’s fun to think of what designs and messages people would actually wear in public…
However, I explored some elegant fonts and designs but there is much to improve.
Pro Tip:
Make it quirky and original. Also, don’t forget to use Canva’s mockup generator so people can imagine how great they’ll look in your creations.
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Mugs
The Cups That’ll Have People Saying, “I’ll Take Two!”
I’ve designed a few mugs, each more absurd than the last. Because we have to satisfy everybody…
- “Latte is sex.”
- “Latte? No thanks.”
- “Espresso yourself, before you wreck yourself”
- “My blood type? Coffee.”
- “Coffee: because love is hard.”
- “Will write for coffee, but mostly just drink it.”
Pro Tip:
Play with funny quotes and images:
- “Caffeine First, Love Later”
- “This Might Be Black Wine”
- “My Mug Is Hotter Than Your Mug”
People love a cup that speaks their mind.
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Brochures
The Paper That Makes People Wonder If You’re Publishing a Banned Book in a Serial.
Brochures are basically mini magazines.
I’ve crafted a few brochures that somehow look like I know what I’m doing… some based on articles on writing.
Pro Tip:
Get creative with the layout and absurd content:
• ‘How to Dress Like a Writer in 10 Easy Steps’
• ‘Why Your Reader Might Be Plotting Against You (And How to Stop It)’
• ‘New Literary Society (Don’t Ask, You’re Probably Not In It)’
The stranger, the better!”
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Tote Bags
The Bags That’ll Have People Saying, “Shut Up and Take My Money!”
Tote bag messages are like your thoughts on display — so why not make them funny?
Thinking of my novel character Regreta, I’ve designed two totes: “This Bag Carries My Problems,” and… “The Other Bag Carries My Regrets.”
Pro Tip:
Make the designs bold and ridiculous or create bags that make you laugh.
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Conclusion: Keep It Fun, Personal, and Engaging
(Hey, don’t forget, I’m writing this for myself, too.)
Success on Ko-fi? It should be simple: create content people genuinely want to engage with! Whether it’s exclusive sneak peeks, challenges, or your perfectly imperfect self, just connect with your audience.
Authenticity is key — don’t shy away from the messy moments, either.
And most importantly, have fun with it! Forget about building a castle out of play cards and posting endless selfies on social media. It’s just not worth it!
Give Ko-fi a try!
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Call to Action:
Let’s connect via Ko-fi! I am still figuring things out, so why not do it together? We’ll grow, laugh, and have a great time.
Oh, and guess what? Everything is free until January 10, so feel free to grab it all — and maybe even throw a little something my way for coffee! After that, the Ko-fi shop will be open and ready for you!
Join me on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/juliakalman
Thanks a lot!
– Julia Kalman
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