Substack Notes
Examples of Notes that have gained a lot of likes and comments
Substack Notes
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.
These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
I don’t believe in gatekeeping gardening info, so I have purposely never turned on paid subscriptions.
Instead, I recently added a Buy Me a Coffee button because I love the sentiment of wanting to support creators, but have always struggled with placing monetary value on my work.
On the first day, I had 5 supporters and was blown away. 🥹
Getting paid... See more
Instead, I recently added a Buy Me a Coffee button because I love the sentiment of wanting to support creators, but have always struggled with placing monetary value on my work.
On the first day, I had 5 supporters and was blown away. 🥹
Getting paid... See more
Amy Bauer on Substack
THE SIMPLE THINGS THAT MAKE INTROVERTS HAPPY
1. A cozy, clean, quiet room.
2. Warm sunlight through the window.
3. Smell that feels soft and safe.
4. A slow morning... See more
Introvert's Introsubstack.com
One day, a wealthy father decided to teach his son what it truly meant to live without money, so he sent the boy to spend a few days with a farming family out in the countryside. The boy stayed there for three days and three nights.
On their way back home, as they sat in the car, the father asked, “So, what did you... See more
Tracy Chrestsubstack.comSomedays, introverts just wanna be left alone. No phone, no people, no nothing. They just wanna stare at something. Wall, window, ceiling, screensaver. Whatever. Seriously, no thinking, no doing, just staring. Blank. Empty. A still life. That's their peace. But you won't get it.
Karun Palsubstack.com50 Proven Note Starters
When you're completely stuck, these openers can jumpstart your creativity. Choose one and fill in the blank with your own experience:
"I used to think..."
"Nobody talks about..."
"The biggest mistake I see..."
"Here's what I wish I'd known..."
"Can we normalize..."
"I'm tired of pretending..."
"Something I've learned the hard... See more
When you're completely stuck, these openers can jumpstart your creativity. Choose one and fill in the blank with your own experience:
"I used to think..."
"Nobody talks about..."
"The biggest mistake I see..."
"Here's what I wish I'd known..."
"Can we normalize..."
"I'm tired of pretending..."
"Something I've learned the hard... See more
The 15-Minute Notes Idea Generator
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.
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.
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
The Connection Maker: Inspirational Notes
Here's something most writers miss: vulnerability isn't weakness – it's your superpower on Notes.
What makes these Notes work:
Raw honesty about your struggles
Specific moments of breakthrough
Lessons learned the hard way
Hope + practical next steps
Remember: People connect with your journey, not your highlight
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