Resources for Writers
Learn more about how to launch and grow your publication, from us and other Substack writers.
Writer programs & events
Check out our writer programs that we offer to support your work:
Bridge: Mentorship program that matches emerging with established writers
Defender: Legal defense for writers
Fellowship for Independent Writers: Resources, guidance, and mentorship to help accelerate your journey to independence
Looking to meet other writers? Check out our Events page for online events.
Getting started
New to Substack? Learn how to set up your Substack, publish a post, and get your first email subscribers.
Tutorials
How to create a publication (video)
How to publish a post (video)
How to create podcasts and audio (video)
How to create a discussion thread (video)
Guides
Got questions about how to use Substack? Check out our Help Center.
Stories
Delia Cai, Deez Links: How I grew Deez Links from zero to 2,000+ signups
Scott Hines, Action Cookbook: How I got my first 1,000 signups in less than five months
Sarah Noeckel, Femstreet: How I went from zero to 5,000 subscribers
Casey Newton, Platformer: What writers can do for their readers
Abigail Koffler, This Needs Hot Sauce: How I grew my email list from scratch
Lenny Rachitsky, Lenny’s Newsletter: How to create a consistent writing habit
Thao Nguyen, For The Record: Writing as a musician
Going paid
If you’re writing and growing your free email list and are ready to take the next step, check out our guide and stories from other writers about going paid.
Guides
Stories
Emily Atkin, Heated: How I turned my climate change newsletter into a six-figure income
Lenny Rachitsky, Lenny’s Newsletter: How I earned $65,000 in my first year of writing
Gino Sorcinelli of Micro-Chop: How my newsletter helped me bounce back from a broken car
Judd Legum, Popular Information: A growth masterclass
Starting an LLC? You can use Stripe Atlas to easily set one up – they’ll take care of your legal paperwork. Substack writers can use this link to get a discount.
Growing your community
As your email list grows, you might start to wonder who your subscribers are and how you can get to know them. Learn how other writers build communities around their newsletters.
Guides
Stories
Terrell Johnson, The Half Marathoner: How to use discussion threads to get closer to your readers
Erin Moon, The Swipe Up: How I built a thriving community around my newsletter
Jarrett Carter, HBCU Digest: How I built my audience around a niche topic
Walt Hickey, Numlock News: How I expanded to multiple newsletters
Audio & Podcasting
Did you know you can use Substack to send audio posts, not just written ones? Start a podcast, read your posts out loud, or record your off-the-cuff thoughts with our ideas below.
Guides
Miscellaneous
Everything else you wanted to know about Substack but were afraid to ask.
Guides
