Daria Gocal’s Journey to Sznurki Studio in Barcelona

The Write Spxt is a weekly newsletter from a book marketer with a decade of experience at two Big Five publishers. It’s for writers seeking publishing tools, readers looking for great recs, and humans who love to journal, observe, and reflect.This week on The Write Spxt, I sat down with Daria Gocal, the founder of Sznurki Studio and third-place winner of the Stan Store Challenge.Daria’s story is one of trust and tenacity: she left home alone at 19 to build a new life in Barcelona and turned crochet into a thriving business. So much so that the support her studio receives from the community landed her as top 3 in the Stan Store Challenge, beating 16K others from around the globe - including me. Utilizing a creative obsession that started when she was in primary school, she created a space where young women in Barcelona can find connection and belonging. Her path is a reminder that there’s no single way to build a creative life. And, sometimes, the launch of an adventure may start by being out on your own. I am inspired by what she has been able to solidify for herself at just 22-years-old and I believe you will be, too. Listen in for lessons on courage, building community, and why the “traditional” route isn’t the only path.Thanks for reading The Write Spxt! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Books for crochet beginners * A Stitch Dictionary with Step-by-Step Illustrations and 10 Easy Projects by Arica Presinal READ* Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns by Sarah Zimmerman READ* Bookies: Bookmarks to Crochet by Jonas Matthies READ Platform Clarity Workbook To support you in your creative rituals, I just released a new free resource through my Stan Store. A Platform Clarity Workbook for anyone who is in the process of creating their own social channel. Figure out what you’re building—and why.Do you believe your work is aligned with The Write Spxt?Send an email to [email protected] Get full access to The Write Spxt at thewritespxt.substack.com/subscribe