Join the Notes BOOST Challenge!

Tremendous subscriber growth + connecting with other Substack writers and creators + support from our amazing community

The only proven way to grow your Substack using Notes...

During the last Notes Boost Challenge participants gained from 100 to 6000 new subscribers in just 70 days.

June 21-day Notes Boost Challenge

• 6/4-6/25

• Join any time by becoming a paid subscriber.

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Why this works

This is the original Notes Boost.

It’s not about empty growth or algorithm tricks.

It’s about building genuine connections with other Substack writers and creators, gaining visibility and engagement on Notes, getting subscribers—leaving you more time to focus on doing what you love on Substack.

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How it works

• We come together as a community to support each other and connect.

• You receive an email each day at 9 AM CT inviting you to join that day’s Boost.

• I give you daily Notes prompts and templates—plus, inspiration and encouragement to keep you going.

• You share one of your Notes in the comments. Other participants like, restack, and comment on it so it gets momentum and gets in front of more people. You do the same for others—but it’s genuine. (This isn’t some lame follow-for-follow thing.)

FAQs, step-by-step guidance, and a video tutorial are below.

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Why would I participate?

• What people are saying:

  • “My subscribers grew by 42% in the last 90 days, from 2620 to 3729, and that is much higher than the previous 90 days, which had crawled along with a 5% a month growth rate. I got 700 new subscribers in March which is a record for me. I had two notes go viral (thousands of likes) and quite a few get into mid-high hundreds. An amazing lift.” —Ros Barber

  • “I nearly doubled my subscribers in the last 70 days. But more than the numbers, it’s the connections that matter—writers who’ve become real friends. That’s the part I never expected. And the part I’ll never take for granted. Thank you Notes Boost Challenge.” —Heather Hausenblas

  • Read hundreds of testimonials here.

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Investment

• It’s fully included in the paid subscription to Substack Writers at Work.

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FAQs

Wait, when do the Boosts happen?

• The Notes Boost Challenges happen each month for 21 days.

• An email will arrive in your inbox at 9 AM CT each day.

Wait, how much does it cost?

• It’s fully included in the paid subscriptions.

Wait, what happens in the Boost?

• You will share one of your Notes.

• Other participants will like, restack, and comment on your Note so it has momentum and gets in front of more people.

• You will do the same for others—but be genuine. (This isn’t some lame follow-for-follow thing.)

Why would participating help me grow on Substack?

• The Notes algorithm privileges engagement, not frequency. The Notes Boost is how you get engagement and give your Note a fighting chance instead of feeling like you’re screaming into the void.

What if I don’t understand Notes?

• Watch Understanding Substack Notes: Your (unbelievable) growth opportunity.

Who is in the Boost?

• The coolest, kindest, most generous, most talented people, i.e., paid subscribers to SW@W and Mastermind members—and those who’ve committed to being in our private Notes Challenge Substack.

How will I know the Boost has started?

• You’ll receive the email in your inbox.

What if I don’t get an email?

• You can access the Boosts every day here.

• Check that you have email notifications, not push notifications turned on.

• Check your spam folder.

• Add sarah@substackwritersatwork.com to your contacts.

• Make sure you’ve opted into the Notes Boost Challenge section. You can manage your subscription here.

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How it works:

🔲 STEP 1: Post your Note on Notes

1. Create a new Note or select an existing one.

🔲 STEP 2: Share your Note in the comments below

1. Paste your Note text in the comments below.

2. Add the topic of your Note in all caps at the beginning (e.g., CREATIVITY, MORNING ROUTINE).

3. Add your Note’s URL. (Return to the Note and click the three dots to copy.)

🔲 STEP 3: Support others in the Boost

• Go through the comments, click the URLs of at least 5 people’s Notes, and comment, like, or restack.

• Only engage with NOTES you genuinely connect with. (This isn’t a follow-for-follow thing.)

• Return throughout the day to support members who post later.

🔲 Quick tips:

• Don’t include the all-caps description on your Note, only below.

• Don’t restack your comment as a Note.

• Don’t restack this post.

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🔲 Your video guide:

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Additional Guidance

• Follow my daily prompts/challenges. They’re designed to help you go viral.

• You can repost Notes that have been in the Boost before.