
How I Gained 58 Subscribers This Weekend from Just 2 Substack Notes

In my past experience as the VP of Product at Substack, and now as the cofounder of Every, I’ve noticed an obvious pattern to the moment when paid newsletters generate the most subscribers: It’s when the writer sends an email to free users that is primarily a pitch to become a subscriber. This could take the form of an announcement, a regular remin... See more
Nathan Baschez • What’s Next for Creator Platforms? Learning to Sell
Note #1: “Only nine months ago, I started writing again on Substack.... See more
Today, I’m writing a new post for 8,500+ beautiful subscribers. It’s all about consistency.
If you’re growing on Substack, drop a link to your recent post for us to read.
I’d love to scroll and find a few new writers to restack and recommend. ✌🏻
How has Substack been going for you?
Wes Pearce • How I Got 36 New Subscribers this Weekend from Just 2 Notes (that took me 15 minutes to write)
I guess what I’m trying to say in this essay is: I’m awed and surprised and deeply pleased that this turned out to be a good strategy. You don’t have to be a content farm to find a community of readers; you can just put your heart into making unreasonably thorough stuff.
Henrik Karlsson • When I Have a Slower Publishing Cadence My Blog Grows Faster

