Resources for Writers
Learn more about how to launch and grow your publication, from us and other Substack writers.
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Getting started
Video 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
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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
Abigail Koffler, This Needs Hot Sauce: How I grew my email list from scratch
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
Growing your community
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
Guides
Miscellaneous
Guides
