These six expert tips will help you create your successful Substack. This is how to double and triple your subscribers, substantially increase your revenue, build a readership with real engagement, and be a Featured Substack.
This is such a grounding and encouraging read. I really appreciate how you speak to the emotional rollercoaster of being on Substack—it’s refreshing and reassuring to know those ups and downs are part of the process. The reminder to define your own version of success and focus on quality over quantity hit home for me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so generously—it genuinely feels like a pep talk and a strategy session all in one.
Amazing post, I very much related to points 6 and 7. I highly agree on the part of emotional management (point 6) and preferring quality over quantity, posting less frequent but higher quality content that will truly speak to the ideal reader.
Hey Sarah. I just want to say thank you. I've been on substack since July of 2022, but this will be the first year I'm laser focused on growing my subscribers and writing/posting consistently. I hadn't really felt a sense of community here until I joined your chat yesterday and got so much positive feedback from other writers (and you!) and it felt so affirming, just what I needed. I even gained one paid subscriber through the experience who sent me a blurb to use in future appeals! Just know that your work is reaching lots of other creators in incredibly positive ways and you are deeply appreciated.
The “Four Substack Emotions”. Haha love it! I’d add “Metric Melange” for when you feel both happy for and envious of a newsletter peer who outperforms you.
If you click on the link, you'll see the pricing structure (it's in the grey box area on the left of the calendar). I would recommend booking a 3-pack though if you're interested. I didn't at first, but quickly realized 30 minutes wasn't going to be enough time. The other option if budget is an issue is to become a paid Subscriber. The access to all her workshops provide a tremendous amount of information to get you started or to hone in on what you've built already. That is also a great value.
Brilliant piece Sarah! Ever grateful to be on this journey with you. A HUGE thanks for all of your support and help with my own Substack! Here’s to 2024! ✨💫
Do you still do 1-to1??
This is such a grounding and encouraging read. I really appreciate how you speak to the emotional rollercoaster of being on Substack—it’s refreshing and reassuring to know those ups and downs are part of the process. The reminder to define your own version of success and focus on quality over quantity hit home for me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so generously—it genuinely feels like a pep talk and a strategy session all in one.
Amazing post, I very much related to points 6 and 7. I highly agree on the part of emotional management (point 6) and preferring quality over quantity, posting less frequent but higher quality content that will truly speak to the ideal reader.
Thank you, Sarah. Great post. Looking forward to working with you soon! 💜
What a good piece Sarah--I love the four core Substack emotions, very relatable! 😅 And thank you for mentioning my Substack 💌
I love your Substack!
Hey Sarah. I just want to say thank you. I've been on substack since July of 2022, but this will be the first year I'm laser focused on growing my subscribers and writing/posting consistently. I hadn't really felt a sense of community here until I joined your chat yesterday and got so much positive feedback from other writers (and you!) and it felt so affirming, just what I needed. I even gained one paid subscriber through the experience who sent me a blurb to use in future appeals! Just know that your work is reaching lots of other creators in incredibly positive ways and you are deeply appreciated.
And welcome officially!
Wonderful! I’m so glad.
Blessings to you Sarah. You helped me immensely in ‘23🙏
Hi, Dee!
This is excellent Sarah Fay, thank you! I love the brilliant way you showcase your own work while lifting others up in an extraordinairy way.
We have to! There’s no competition on here. That’s what I love about it.
Thank you, Sarah! Feeling hopeful and looking foward to working with you in 2024!
The “Four Substack Emotions”. Haha love it! I’d add “Metric Melange” for when you feel both happy for and envious of a newsletter peer who outperforms you.
I have metric melange quite frequently.
Thanks, Sarah! Good info as usual and cheers for the mention.
One of the goals for my Substack in 2024 is to work with you 1 on 1! We'll be talking soon. Happy 2024!
Wonderful! I look forward to it!
Hey Sarah, what do you charge for this guidance? I would like to talk to you
Here are all the details. Email me if it feels like something you can’t afford. I have an idea. https://www.writersatwork.net/p/creating-a-substack
If you click on the link, you'll see the pricing structure (it's in the grey box area on the left of the calendar). I would recommend booking a 3-pack though if you're interested. I didn't at first, but quickly realized 30 minutes wasn't going to be enough time. The other option if budget is an issue is to become a paid Subscriber. The access to all her workshops provide a tremendous amount of information to get you started or to hone in on what you've built already. That is also a great value.
Brilliant piece Sarah! Ever grateful to be on this journey with you. A HUGE thanks for all of your support and help with my own Substack! Here’s to 2024! ✨💫
Always!
Fantastic information! Thank you!