Dear visitor,
I hope you’re enjoying exploring the stories and reflections I’ve gathered here.
Beneath the Ink isn’t a side hustle—it’s a passion project that brings me as much joy to create as it hopefully brings to you. Still, it comes with a cost. Every piece of content takes time, care, and creative energy to bring to life.
From the beginning, I made a conscious choice to keep the tools that support this space content-focused and cost-effective. I firmly believe that the quality of my work doesn’t depend on how expensive my tools are. But sometimes, doing things the “lean” way simply means doing them the long way.
A good bard can play a beautiful song even on a battered lute—when the rhythm is catchy and the lyrics captivating, the song will still carry. However, a finer instrument can bring clarity, depth, and reach. That’s what your support makes possible.
You’ve probably noticed there are no external ads cluttering your experience here. That’s intentional. I find them distracting—and they rarely add anything meaningful to your reading journey.
If you’ve enjoyed the path so far, or used something here to set off on your own adventure, I’d be delighted if you considered leaving a small token of support.
Think of it as tossing a coin in the storyteller’s hat—a simple gesture to help keep the lantern lit. No strings attached.
Your coin helps cover running costs, supports future upgrades to the tools that shape this space, and gives me the breathing room to grow Beneath the Ink—one thoughtful step at a time. It may also help lay the groundwork for future additions, like bonus content or deeper dives, which might one day live behind a paywall. If that ever happens, you’ll know it was built with care and intention —not as a shortcut to monetization, but as a way to offer something even more valuable in return.
Whether you decide to toss your coin now, later, or never—I’ll still be here, waiting with another story. But if you do find value in what I do, a token of support is always appreciated.
And if you’re not here to toss a coin but to build something together—maybe you’re a fellow traveler, creator, or collaborator with a shared purpose—I’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for being here. It means more than you know.
