These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why

Note #11

Substack growth isn't always linear.

Some writers explode to 10K subscribers in a few months.

...And others build steadily for years, earning every reader.

The fastest-growing newsletters aren't always the most valuable.

Some writers with 50K subscribers struggle to convert 1% to paid.

...While others with 1,000 loyal readers build a sustaina... See more

Note #10

Your first 10 posts will get ignored.

The next 10 might get a few likes.

And, the next 10 a “restack” or two.

Then someone will message and say, “Thank you writing this. It’s exactly what I needed to hear.”

That moment changes everything.

Your most loyal readers are out there. You just have to keep writing to find them.

Note #2

Yesterday, I almost deleted a post. It wasn’t my best writing, and I knew it when I hit “publish.”

Just before I went to delete, I got a DM saying, “Thank you for writing this post yesterday. It really made me think. I needed this.”

We never know who is actually reading what we write. Even if it makes an impact on one subscriber, it’s worth ... See more

Note #9

I’m looking to connect with people who are:

✍️ Talented Substack Writers

👨🏻‍💻 Remote Work Enthusiasts

🤖 Tech-Savvy Solopreneurs

💰 Digital Product Advocates

🧠 Strategic Thinkers

If you’re passionate about designing your own future & income by building on Substack, LinkedIn, and via Digital Products in 2025, I’d love to connect!

Engagement breeds engagement

Notes that received comments and likes in the first 30-60 minutes after posting were significantly more likely to be shown to a wider audience. I started engaging actively in the comments section of my own Notes, which further boosted their visibility.

Best way to write better? Read.

Best way to get inspiration? Read .

Best way to find direction? Read .

Best way to get motivated? Read .

Best way to find clarity? Read .

It’s amazing what reading other writers’ good writing can do for our own.

Morning Note : These are typically community-focused Notes that invite participation. They perform best when posted early when people are checking Substack before starting their day.

Note #3

Substack is buzzing. Can you feel it?

Each month 1000’s are taking a bet on themselves and starting a newsletter.

If you’re one of the new(er) writers here, tell us what you write about ✍️

Share a link to your best post and find someone new to subscribe & follow.

It’s reported 30% of new subscribers come from within Substack platform itse... See more

Note #8

Substack is more than a newsletter.

1 paid subscribers = a cup of Joe

10 paid subscribers = a utility bill

100 paid subscribers = a mortgage

1000 paid subscribers = freedom

For many, Substack is the catalyst that unlocks the freedom we’ve been looking for.

... and that’s priceless.