After seven months ofApple exclusivity,Substack’s mobile app has arrived on Android. Now, both software ecosystems have access to a reading tool the newsletter platform has touted as “like your email inbox, but better.” We’ll leave the accuracy of that statement for you to decide—we’re...
As a newsletter writer myself, I know how tough it can be to settle on a platform. There are plenty of great options, and choosing one feels like a commitment—especially if you’re planning to grow long-term. I don’t currently host my newsletter on Substack (I went withbeehiiv), ...
Readers will need to manually subscribe to your newsletter on Substack’s site, and your content will appear in their inboxes from a Substack email address (rather than from the address that sends your other marketing materials). This separation can help readers view your newsletter as a valuabl...
So by no means I can be a qualified critic of Substack; first because I am not that well aware of the various 'stacks, second because they seem to target an audience I am not part of. It would be as if I wrote beer (All beers taste equally awful to me) reviews; the problem woul...
Write like a human talking to another human: You can use AI but don’t sound like one. Be conversational. Share opinions. Use “I” and “you.” Break up text: Use images, charts, blockquotes, bullets, numbered lists, and occasional one-sentence paragraphs to keep the reader’s eyes ...
However, using a service like Substack can get expensive. Substack takes 10% of all your profits, so you pay more and more over time. Many users have asked us to recommend a better Substack alternative. We’ve looked into other similar options likeGumroadandPatreon, but they often have the...
Blogger: Best for simplicity and free blogging. Also ideal for beginners or hobbyists who want a no-cost, easy-to-use platform with basic features. Substack: Best for newsletters and monetization through subscriptions. And great for writers who want to build a direct relationship with their rea...
likeSubstacklet writers charge subscribers a paid subscription fee of as little as $5 per month. Even if you offer a collection of free recipes on your food blog, you could send out exclusive, members-only content like weekly meal prep plans or your newest recipe creations to paid ...
You’ll be able to see your outline on the side too: From here, use your headers as a guide and write your first draft. This stage is all about “getting it out.” That means: Avoiding any interruptions to your writing. Not self-censoring as you go along. ...
Welcome to How to Be a Stoic! It began back in March ’15 as a blog to track my personal journey into modern practical Stoicism. The blog has now movedto Substackand I hope you will follow me there. However, the full archive of 425 posts and a whopping 4,600 comments will remain pe...