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I like your frank style Amy, thanks for making this - I'm on the fence about joining Substack - this helps. PS - all the best with your writing journey!

Great video! Started my Substack on AI usage in our daily lives about 2.5 weeks ago and I’ve already got 40 subscribers and one paid. Looking to keep growing! Thanks for the useful tips!

I am started Substack today! Thank you for the video

Can you write a story with substack. Will it work?

Amazing! thank you for making it public! can't wait to watch all the chapters :)

Amazing ❤ is the whole audiobook available anywhere? :)

First viewer Amy.

Hi Amy, I've been really enjoying your videos and binge watching so many of them. I'm wondering how you manage both your Substack and your blog. I'm considering start on Substack but I'm also wondering if I should start my own blog instead or do both. But I'm also wondering if I need to have different Blog posts on both my blog compared to the ones on stack. That would double the writing I have to do. As well writing for clients. It all sounds like so much work lol. I'm just wondering how you manage it all.

Hey Amy, you are on an amazing journey. I’m thinking about helping people be happier and willing to share my thoughts with them … Will this be something that an audience might be interested in reading? I remember Istanbul as a child

I just jumped on the bandwagon and published my first post and I'm excited about it! Thank you for your thoughts and walk through (I am now following you Substack!). Did you stop your mailing list completely? I have over 7,000 subscribers on there and I don't think most of them use Substack so I am debating what I should do - create unique content for Substack and my mailing list (I usually send an email 1 per week) and use Substack more as a 'blog'/online diary?

So happy for you Amy! ♡

Amazing 🎉 congrats!

How do you go from $481.00 to $8,000???

This is so inspirational! I literally just started my substack newsletter today. It’s called The Polyglot’s Pub 😊

Thank you so much. I love following your journey.

Amy, could you please let me know how many posts you publish on Substack each week and what's the ratio of free to paid content? Also, do you lock all your previous posts after 2-4 weeks, or do you keep them free forever?

Your day in a life is sooo cute 😊

Hi Amy, thank you so much to generously share your journey! I do have a question: how did you grow your original 600 email subscribers? I believe that is the hard question for really newbie writers like me😶

Mam how do you promote your newsletter thats a main part too

I used to be a freelance journalist - retired 7 years ago. Set up a substack in 2021 . Only did one article then got sidetracked by other projects . Returned in 2023 and wrote a few pieces. Then just launched a new substack about Movies. Substack is the only real platform that seems to cater to writers that I have found. I think Substack is pretty much a necessity if you just want to be an amateur writer. If you want to be a professional writer, I would start elsewhere and once you get some pieces published or a book published then start a substack.

TLDR: Running a successful Substack newsletter involves enjoying the process of publishing, focusing on writing content that resonates with the audience, and being resilient in the face of subscriber fluctuations. 00:00 📈 Running a substack can have highs and lows, with the goal of reaching $8,000 a month in revenue, including surprising improvements and challenges. 01:11 📈 Enjoying the process of publishing and coming up with popular posts, learning to write things my audience cares about more quickly and seeing a big jump in total subscriber number. 02:11 📈 The focus of the substack publication is to write about various topics related to being a writer in the digital age, including AI tools, hiking experiences, books, social media, creativity, and making money online. 03:22 💰 Writer shares journey from minimum wage to $750/hour as a freelance writer in Hollywood. 04:19 💰 Article on practical tips for charging luxury rates as a freelance writer attracted the highest number of paid subscribers ever, leading to a community of people interested in creativity and marketing services on social media. 05:28 💰 Substack writer discusses losing subscribers after shifting focus from making money as a freelance writer to broader writer's journey content. 06:39 📚 Don't want to repeat freelance writing basics covered in my book, focusing on adding nuance to the conversation in my newsletter. 07:58 📈 Creating fresh content is key to growing a successful Substack newsletter, and it's important to be resilient in the face of losing subscribers who don't resonate with your content.

Your audit of my Substack was really helpful. I'm in the discovering my main themes phase. I'm almost there and have some direction. I'm experimenting with paid posts. I'll probably go all in with it once I hit 100 subscribers. For now, I want to see what's lighting me up, what's lighting my readers up, and where the 2 intersect. Looking forward to your explanation of threads and chat:-)

TLDR: Implementing a paywall on a majority of posts can increase paid subscribers and revenue on Substack, and it's important to focus on diverse topics and writing styles to engage and resonate with your audience. 00:00 📈 The speaker updates on their Substack newsletter's growth to $96k/year, reaching 50 paid subscribers and seeing significant organic growth. 01:57 📈 Despite a decrease in views and open rate, implementing a paywall on 80% of posts increased pay subscribers and revenue, Substack's lack of follower export is shady, Substack has driven significant growth through organic traffic and recommendations, while Twitter has been abandoned due to de-prioritization of Substack links. 04:39 📈 The speaker is grateful for new subscribers and has shifted focus to writing about fiction, travel, and book recommendations, leading to growth in their newsletter, with free and paid substack audits helping to improve content and increase conversions. 07:56 📈 Focus on diverse topics and writing styles, not just Substack growth, to engage and resonate with your audience. 10:11 📈 Consistent posting has led to exciting newsletter growth, with plans to rebrand, incorporate video content, and utilize subscriber chats and other features on Substack. 13:12 📈 Consider the value of paid versus free content on Substack and use features like free posts, monthly subscriptions, and free trials to convince people to pay for your publication. 15:16 📈 Charge for 50% of posts to attract potential clients, offer valuable content and perks to increase Substack sign-ups. 17:35 💰 Pay walls are important because people value what they pay for, and paid newsletters are more valuable than free ones.

I started my Substack. It’s called Climb Out of the Valley. It’s about my journey of restarting my photography career.

Which screensharing software did you use to record this video?

Thank you for the tips. Yea you have to check all over the place

Hey quick questions: 1. is there anyway to get sponsorships from company’s and display them in my posts? For example: I’m a tech guy, talking bout smartphones, then Apple comes up to me and want me to mention their newest iPhone with pictures or links… is that possible ? 2. Would you say twitter is completely useless now for Substack? And if yes do I really need any form of social media to do well on Substack when I’m first starting?

This is great stuff Amy! I was working a full-time writing job and was a digital nomad for 3 years but quit my job because I was being severely underpaid. Now I'm trying to start over everything fresh and start a newsletter, so this is extremely helpful.

TLDR: Substack offers potential for success in niche publications and the speaker provides 10 tips to increase revenue and balance writing about Substack with other topics to meet audience interest. 00:00 📈 The speaker updates on their Substack journey, reaching 1,200 total subscribers and 46 paid subscribers, experiencing ups and downs but finding it fun and looking forward to writing newsletters. 02:51 📈 Focus on 10 tips to increase revenue and balance writing about Substack with other topics to meet audience interest. 04:33 📈 The speaker wants to integrate diverse topics into their newsletter to keep subscribers engaged and satisfied, not just focusing on growth. 05:56 📈 Consistency in content posting on Substack and TH-cam is crucial for growing the newsletter and connecting with readers. 07:23 📈 Focus on creating video teasers and short form videos to promote the newsletter, balance freelance work, consulting, and creative work, and attract subscribers interested in a variety of content. 09:44 📈 The speaker offered a free Substack audit for paid subscribers and maintains a separate blog for evergreen content, while using Substack for seasonal and subscriber-exclusive posts. 12:15 📈 Substack offers potential for success in niche publications, with examples of narrative-based and travel stories, gardening and chess substacks, and the potential for dedicated audiences. 14:25 📈 Start a Substack newsletter to teach and learn skills, claim a free audit before March 18th, and subscribe for updates.

TLDR: Consistent writing, sharing, and marketing efforts on Substack have led to subscriber and revenue growth, with a focus on shorter, valuable content and community building. 00:00 📈 Subscriber growth on Substack saw a decline but jumped after a rebrand, with success in shorter posts and series content. 01:01 📈 Building a community on Substack has allowed the speaker to monetize their writing and connect with subscribers, generating just under 3K in annual revenue from 34 paid subscribers. 02:40 💌 Open rate has dropped as more subscribers are added, considering removing inactive subscribers if open rate continues to drop. 03:21 📈 Consistent writing, sharing, and marketing led to subscriber and revenue growth, with fluctuations in subscribers but overall rapid revenue growth and plans to help others improve their writing careers. 06:27 📈 Shorter newsletter content experiment went well, proving that value can come in a smaller package. 07:40 📈 Understanding audience engagement and customizing social media posts has helped grow the newsletter, with the speaker using Later to schedule posts after finding Hype Fury too expensive. 09:39 📈 The speaker is seeking better social media scheduling tools and plans to continue sharing tips and lessons from growing their Substack newsletter while bringing artfulness back to the writer's life. 11:17 💌 The speaker recommends a beautiful and affordable cafe culture and wishes Happy New Year to followers.

TLDR: The speaker has grown their Substack newsletter to a successful level by focusing on freelance writing, transparency, and intentional growth, despite facing setbacks and challenges. 00:00 📈 The speaker shares their journey of growing their Substack newsletter to $96k/year, expressing frustration with Substack's new social media image feature and dissatisfaction with the new format. 04:50 📈 The speaker's Substack newsletter saw success after focusing on freelance writing, with plans to expand content and rebrand to reflect their niche and values. 09:54 📈 Learning to code and being transparent about freelancing limitations has impacted subscriber churn and emphasized the benefits of freelance writing for location and financial freedom. 12:18 📈 The speaker discusses the success of their newsletter and the positive impact on engagement from subscribers, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing the path that leads to fulfillment. 14:46 📈 The speaker received positive feedback and support from subscribers, faced a loss of paid subscribers after rebranding, and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in the field of freelance writing. 18:30 📈 Despite setbacks, the speaker's newsletter has gained positive feedback and financial support, with a net increase of two paid subscribers and a gross annualized revenue of $2,300. 22:34 📈 Consistent posting on Substack can boost discovery, writer events are available, and the speaker plans to repurpose content into a book while focusing on intentional growth and being vulnerable. 25:33 📚 A psychological thriller novel about a ghost writer involved with a Silicon Valley tech client, available for reading on Substack with the first five chapters and author's notes for free.

TLDR: Consistent writing, engaging with audience feedback, and utilizing design hacks can help grow a subscriber base on Substack and increase revenue. 00:00 💰 Growing substack to 1,000 paid subscribers, sharing surprising learnings and answering viewer questions, achieving top 23 publisher status in category. 01:17 📈 Creating engaging, in-depth content and engaging with audience feedback to grow Substack subscribers and save content for a new book. 03:04 📈 Consistent writing on Substack led to a 5-subscriber increase, reaching 12 paid subscribers and over $1000 in revenue, with Substack's discovery system contributing to growth, along with an increase in views and feedback on content impact. 05:58 📈 Using emojis, bullet points, and one-liners in subject lines and posts, along with hyperlinks and lists, has helped redirect readers' attention and increase engagement with the newsletter. 07:14 📈 Creating easily readable newsletters with a short pitch for paid subscribers increases open rates and converts free subscribers to paid ones, while formatting and readability are crucial for engaging readers. 09:29 📈 Substack is reader-friendly and customizable, with options to edit themes, choose images, and customize colors for a professional look. 12:23 📈 Substack is simple to use and reader-friendly, but the speaker recommends exploring design hacks and building a personal website to grow a subscriber base. 14:53 📈 Consistent promotion and posting on Substack and social media has led to an increase in traffic and new subscribers, with plans to continue creating content and preparing for future projects.

TLDR: Consistency, niche selection, and offering valuable content are key to growing a Substack newsletter to a profitable level, and enabling paid subscriptions from the start can support the writer's journey. 00:00 📈 Choose profitable niche, be consistent in writing and sharing journey, turn on paid subscriptions when ready; speaker in Peru grateful for support. 01:50 📈 Substack growth to $8k/month, grateful for recommendations, planning to reciprocate, and on a 14-week streak. 02:52 📈 Find a niche topic you're passionate about, be consistent, and share tips and strategies to grow your Substack newsletter to $8k/month. 04:54 📈 Share popular posts, offer exclusive content, and engage audience with voiceovers to grow Substack to $8k/month, while also exploring Cusco Peru's church culture. 06:29 📈 Create a posting schedule at least a week or two out, offer valuable content to subscribers, and consider moving free post voiceovers into a podcast for paying subscribers. 07:38 📈 Consistency and niche selection are key to growing a Substack, and recommendations can support other writers and increase paid subscribers and revenue. 09:26 📈 Consistently sharing content on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Substack has led to significant subscriber, open rate, and view increases, and creators should enable paid subscriptions from the start on Substack for reader support. 10:59 📈 Offer exclusive content and value to paid subscribers from day one, choose a niche you love, be consistent, and enjoy the process of writing your Substack to make a living as a writer.

TLDR: Running a successful Substack newsletter involves enjoying the process of publishing, focusing on writing content that resonates with the audience, and being resilient in the face of subscriber fluctuations. 00:00 📈 Running a substack can have highs and lows, with the goal of reaching $8,000 a month in revenue, including surprising improvements and challenges. 01:11 📈 Enjoying the process of publishing and coming up with popular posts, learning to write things my audience cares about more quickly and seeing a big jump in total subscriber number. 02:11 📈 The focus of the substack publication is to write about various topics related to being a writer in the digital age, including AI tools, hiking experiences, books, social media, creativity, and making money online. 03:22 💰 Writer shares journey from minimum wage to $750/hour as a freelance writer in Hollywood. 04:19 💰 Article on practical tips for charging luxury rates as a freelance writer attracted the highest number of paid subscribers ever, leading to a community of people interested in creativity and marketing services on social media. 05:28 💰 Substack writer discusses losing subscribers after shifting focus from making money as a freelance writer to broader writer's journey content. 06:39 📚 Don't want to repeat freelance writing basics covered in my book, focusing on adding nuance to the conversation in my newsletter. 07:58 📈 Creating fresh content is key to growing a successful Substack newsletter, and it's important to be resilient in the face of losing subscribers who don't resonate with your content.

TLDR: Growing a Substack newsletter involves fluctuating subscriber numbers and high churn rates, but by persevering and creating engaging content, the right audience will find and appreciate the content. 00:00 📈 The creator gives an update on their Substack growth and shares their experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 01:12 📈 Enjoyed a trip to Buenos Iris, celebrated partner's birthday, and shared experiences on Substack, with plans to write more about the city in the future. 02:26 📈 Growing a newsletter involves fluctuating subscriber numbers and high churn rates due to various reasons such as budget changes and disinterest in topics. 03:46 💡 Keep writing confidently and persevering through subscriber churn, knowing that the right audience will find and appreciate your content. 04:30 📈 Last month was great, gained paid and unpaid subscribers, increased views, and a high open rate, but still working on improving open rate. 05:20 📈 Sharing vulnerable personal experiences and consistent posting has led to increased visibility and subscriber growth for the newsletter. 07:40 📈 Focus on creating video-based post teasers, more list-based posts, and clear communication about the topics covered in the newsletter to retain subscribers. 09:11 📈 The speaker discusses evolving content, marketing strategies, and future plans for their Substack publication.

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TLDR: The speaker shares their journey of growing their Substack subscriber base and the strategies they have used to provide valuable content and convert free subscribers to paid subscribers for sustainable growth. 00:00 📈 Substack is a platform for building a community of paying subscribers, and the speaker shares their journey of growing their subscriber base and the strategies that have helped them. 01:46 📈 The newsletter aims to help freelance writers and authors thrive in the digital age by providing free and exclusive posts, with a focus on monetizing their work. 03:19 💡 Provide valuable content to free subscribers on Sundays, and share exclusive content for paying subscribers on Wednesdays, including articles with voice overs. 04:37 📈 Tease content to entice free subscribers to upgrade and convert them to paid subscribers for sustainable growth. 05:59 📈 Provide value to readers through a combination of deep dives, personal essays, and engaging content to grow a Substack audience. 06:44 📈 After one month, the author has 7 paid subscribers, $481 in revenue, 624 total subscribers, and is analyzing the success of different posts in order to continue growing their Substack. 08:14 📈 The speaker is working to grow their Substack to 1,000 paid subscribers by sharing media assets on social media and focusing on building out content. 10:17 📈 The speaker is focused on growing their Substack community sustainably and finding their content groove, while also balancing client projects and their own writing.

Amy, thank you for talking about design. It never would have occurred to me to experiment with colors and fonts. Big difference.

screensize perfect for watching on mobile ❤

Thanks for this resource!

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Great job with increasing your paid subscribers and participation. I am going through the same route with technology and aerospace niche. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and suggestions!

I noticed you are now on substack! Is this blog still a thing? Is it connected to your Substack or is it seperate on wordpress or something? Thanks.

Just bought your book! It’s arriving next week. One of my questions around writing on substack is: Do you think other topics than business, politics, writing, and entrepreneurship will be successful on Substack? I feel like on places like Medium and Substack I mostly seeing writers talking about writing and entrepreneurship with a little bit of politics. While I love reading and listening to these topics, I’m not sure their my “expertise”. I just published my first book, an intro to gardening book, and I already have an existing farm/nursery business, so it seems like I should go that route. I’m excited about Substack and I want to be different, too, but I don’t want to be soooo different that it isn’t worth my time? Are you seeing any trends? What do you think?

Good work. Is an inspiration .

😊Thank you for your helpful video. I have a question that I haven’t found a definitive answer for yet and I will greatly appreciate your insight. Can I submit work to SubStack and other sites like Medium? Do dual submissions become problematic?

Hi, you're super likable. Great value from the video, thank you for sharing

Hi, I just restarted my podcast using Wondercraft. No more editing! Just have to make sure I type my text without errors. Thanks for the tip! I used your trial link.

Congratulations!!! Keep up the great work!