Brief Update on Capillary Grooves Publication

Survey included, if you'd like to take part in shaping the future

Jul 13, 2026

Fear not I’m staying, but now I interrupt the regular program schedule with announcements and a survey for you, my dear reader.

Have you ever had a day where you were completely buzzing with energy? When you felt like you could work for hours without blinking? I’m having such a day. Life feels awesome! I promise I had my regular caffeine intake of two espressos only. (I used to have four of those five years ago.)

After writing my thoughts for the first collaborative article that will arrive this week, I got lost in the backend of my Substack publication and decided to flip on at least 7 different switches. Here’s what has been enabled for you.

If you read this as a non-subscriber and now your realize that my post don’t reach your inbox, this is the perfect moment to change that by subscribing.

Technical updates:

Perks:

The first perk is ready for paid subscribers. I’ll continue to think about what I can offer to you in the paid tier, and since I don’t plan to create e-books, this is admittedly tricky. I love me a good challenge though. That helps to keep my mind fresh through innovation, so the perks might change on a dime. I’ll keep you updated.

Referral program:

Some of you already helped in spreading the word of my work, and I’m grateful to you sincerely. To give back to you and appreciate your efforts, I enabled the referral program. When you use the share button that I’ll retroactively place within each article (36, please give me some time), and the referred person subscribes, your efforts will be counted. When you reach the required number, you should automatically receive an email letting you know of your achievement.

When you use the referral link below or the “Share” button on any post, you’ll get credit for any new subscribers. Simply send the link in a text, email, or share it on social media with friends.

Here are the steps:

1 month free for 5 referrals
3 month free for 10 referrals
6 month free for 15 referrals

Refer a friend

Leaderboard:

Building on the referral program, the leaderboard is already live, although still empty.

This is more interesting if you’re a fellow writer yourself. You can use this as a billboard for your publication, just saying. Your name will be visible on the leaderboard if you wish to share it, potentially sending curious readers your way.

Visit the leaderboard

Survey

Most of the time, our connection is rather one-sided on Substack, and that got me thinking. I don’t really know much about you or your interests. Let’s change that.

If you would like to help me understand what really struck a chord with you, this is your chance. Please take five minutes to take this survey and share what you think is valuable to you when you read my work. None of the questions are mandatory, but I’d appreciate it if you could answer all of them. Thank you for taking the time!