What is Unique and Universal and what can you expect to receive with your subscription?
Unique and Universal explores what it means to be human written by someone who has had unique and universal experiences, both professionally and personally. As a certified life coach, a holistic therapist (retired), a Reiki Master Teacher, and an intuitive consultant, I have helped people navigate numerous life issues for over two decades. Personally, I have also had my own fair share of life throwing curve balls at me, which has led to a deeper understanding of what it takes to be resilient and still remain hopeful about life.
I will be writing twice weekly to impart much of what I have learned over the years, in the hope that it helps. The first month of posts (May 2024) will be completely free so that you can get a sense of what Unique and Universal is all about. Thereafter, the two subscription plans will break down as follows:
Free Subscriptions: Posts every Tuesday — Just like my original blog InspireBytes™ these posts are designed to give you a bite-sized moment of inspiration in your day, Starting May 14th. You’ll receive one of the following:
Tips and Quips
Tips – A short post sharing a tip I have either learned or created to help make life easier, or
Quips – A short essay exploring a specific or existing idea.
Bonus Posts – Occasionally, feature posts or bonus material will be made public for all subscribers to enjoy.
Paid Subscriptions: Posts every Friday — These posts are longer, designed to provide an opportunity to sit, read, and reflect over your weekend. In addition to the free material, you will receive one of the following each week:
Unique and Universal – In-depth feature article exploring what it means to be human.
“Ask Martina” – My responses to reader questions along the lines of “Dear Abby” columns of old.
The Fiction Stuff! – A glimpse into my world as a fiction writer through serialized chapters and poetry, all still very human-related.
Bonus Material – Including sneak peeks at upcoming releases and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my world.
Archive – The entire Unique and Universal archive is available for you to read.
Super Supporter: In addition to everything above, you will also receive:
Special Opportunities and Offers – Super Supporters can send in questions for the “Ask Martina” column and will be the first to hear of any special events, offers, or opportunities, including giveaways, etc.
“Advance Glance” – Entire chapters from upcoming books and access to certain ARCs (Advance Review Copies), if interested!
Feel Good Brain Chemicals – You may think I’m joking… but I’m not. I was a non-profit fundraiser for years and learned that donations made to causes you support or believe in give the donor all sorts of feel-good chemicals. It’s like Patreon, supporting your favorite creator to keep creating.
What does all this mean for your inbox?
Don’t worry, I don’t like spam either. For now, this plan means that you will receive 2 emails per week if you are a paid subscriber (Tuesday and Friday), and 1 email per week if you are a free subscriber (Tuesday). The only time this will change is if there is a special “Bonus” post that I feel is important enough to generate an email. Otherwise, most Bonus posts will simply be posted without triggering an email, meaning you can read them at your leisure on the site or on the app. The Fiction Stuff! posts will be treated similarly, so you will be able to read them online whenever convenient.
Most importantly, thank you for your support and for subscribing to either plan. I am always deeply grateful for the community we create together, and look forward to sharing my words and my world with you.