The hottest Content creation Substack posts right now

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13 Medium Publications That Can Nominate Your Stories for A Boost

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 419 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🚌 Education Writing Publishing Literacy Content creation Online Platforms
  1. Medium has a Boost Program where selected stories get more exposure. This is great for writers who want their work to be seen by more people.
  2. There are 62 Community Nominators who can suggest stories for Boosting. Joining the right publications can help writers get their stories nominated.
  3. Writers can reach out to specific Medium publications to get their stories reviewed and potentially Boosted. Each publication has its own focus, so it's important to match your story with the right one.

🎂 This all started a year ago

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 79 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
💼 Business Coaching Content creation Design Mentoring
  1. The past year involved successful podcast testing, mentoring, and community building in the engineering field.
  2. Balancing multiple content creation channels and refining strategies was essential for sustained growth in the coaching and content business.
  3. Feedback from surveys and direct interactions highlighted the importance of clear design, diversified content, and fostering a supportive learning environment in the coaching and content creation journey.

How To Write A Perfect 1000-Word Post On Substack In 40 Minutes Daily

VERY GOOD PRODUCTIZED GUIDES • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jun 24
🚌 Education Writing Tips Content creation Personal Development Time management Productivity
  1. Understand your motivation for writing. Writing should be genuine and not just about getting likes or money. Find your true reason and let that guide your writing.
  2. Make time for writing by treating it as a priority, not just something you do between client projects. Schedule specific blocks of time for writing each day.
  3. Gather resources and ideas before writing. Use tools like mobile notes and bookmarking sites to keep track of ideas and materials to help you write faster.
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The Work of the Truth

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 157 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📰 News Misinformation AI Journalism Internet Content creation
  1. Misinformation online can be rampant and dangerous, especially when created by exploiting the absence of accurate information.
  2. AI-generated content is becoming more prevalent, but it often sacrifices accuracy for speed and efficiency.
  3. Access to reliable information may become a privilege, leading to an information divide between those who can afford it and those who can't.

I Write One Article Every Month And Get $2,000 Easily

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 779 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
💼 Business Writing Income Freelancing Content creation
  1. Writing regularly can help you earn money, like making $2,000 monthly by just one article a month. It's a simple way to make some extra cash.
  2. Many people look for quick ways to earn money, thinking they can make it easily. However, success often takes time and effort.
  3. When you see claims of high earnings from minimal work, remember that it usually starts slow and builds up over time. Don't be fooled by the easy money talk.

Why I Stopped Writing In 2024 + I Am Back

Building Rome(s) • 7 implied HN points • 04 Jan 25
💼 Business Program Management Consulting Entrepreneurship Content creation Professional development
  1. The author stopped writing in 2024 due to personal and professional changes but is returning in 2025 with fresh energy and focus.
  2. The newsletter has been rebranded to better reflect its content, now called 'The Art of Doing Technical Program Management', and will provide practical insights for TPMs.
  3. New subscription options and courses will be introduced, offering deeper content and personal coaching to help both new and experienced Technical Program Managers.

The media isn't getting its election bump

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 224 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
💼 Business Media Entrepreneurship Content creation Publishing Podcasting
  1. The media did not experience the usual election year audience boost due to low competition in the primaries, potentially affecting their revenue opportunities.
  2. Entrepreneurs in niche media areas like news sites, podcasts, and newsletters are being sought for coverage and interviews by the newsletter author.
  3. Empowering Cloud, a media company focused on Microsoft cloud products, was founded by Tom Arbuthnot to educate audiences and provide content within a community platform.

The Retweat: Introduction to the Longest Farewell

The Chancery Daily • 499 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media Platforms Content creation
  1. Leaving Twitter can be challenging due to personal, practical, and ideological reasons.
  2. Building a following on Twitter brought professional and personal growth, but also complexities and challenges to manage.
  3. Considering other platforms like Bluesky or the Fediverse, but recognizing the need to step back from short-form social media for mental health and productivity.

Contribute to Supernuclear (we'll pay you!)

Supernuclear • 279 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
💼 Business Community Living Content creation Compensation Case Studies
  1. The Supernuclear newsletter is looking for submissions about coliving experiences, paying up to $250 per submission.
  2. They are specifically interested in case studies about coliving communities, living near friends or family, tips and tricks for shared living, and disaster tales.
  3. Submissions must be original, high quality, and based on direct experiences with coliving or living near friends.

Why would Runner's World fire someone from its editorial staff for brazen lying? This isn't the dark ages of publishing, when basic ethics and brainpower were oddly valued

Beck of the Pack • 117 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Ethics Diversity Journalism Content creation
  1. Runner's World faced backlash for not firing an editor accused of lying
  2. The fitness media is criticized for prioritizing attention seekers over ethics
  3. Corporate media outlets are losing credibility as independent sources gain popularity

Everyone Should Start a Newsletter. Yes, That Means You!

Michael’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Content creation SEO Monetization
  1. Newsletters are better than software businesses in many ways, like being faster to write and cheaper to operate.
  2. Newsletters can be profitable, even surpassing million-dollar incomes, with examples like 'Pragmatic Engineer' making $2.7 million a year.
  3. To start a successful newsletter, focus on topics you can talk endlessly about, curate content, and answer people's questions for valuable content.

Data at Depth Newsletter 9: More Engagement, Better Titles, Your Own Custom GPT

Data at Depth • 79 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Data Analytics Content creation
  1. The newsletter shares the creator's journey, including an increase in followers on Medium and steady Substack subscribers.
  2. The author discusses their recent creative projects and articles, reflecting on the title creation process.
  3. Readers can access a 7-day free trial to explore the full post archives of the Data at Depth newsletter.

I posted 300+ Threads in 3 days

Both Are True • 531 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Content creation Digital Platforms Technology impact Online behavior
  1. The author posted over 300 threads in 3 days on Threads app, narrating the experience and reflecting on the impact.
  2. Threads can be a platform for sharing thoughts and experiences, but the author also highlighted its distractions and questioned the significance.
  3. The text encourages reflecting on the meaning and impact of digital platforms like Threads, urging readers to consider their choices and values.

Shouting "Free bird" in a crowded theatre

Logging the World • 378 implied HN points • 09 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Social media Monetization Content creation
  1. The author is considering moving their content from Twitter to Substack due to recent changes in Twitter's policies, like the requirement to pay for Twitter Blue to avoid shadowbanning.
  2. The author has enjoyed interacting with people on Twitter but feels unsupported by the platform.
  3. Despite not planning to leave Twitter completely, the author is exploring other platforms like Substack for long-form content.

My call with a YouTuber with 2 million subscribers | #34

The Pole • 199 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
💼 Business YouTube Content creation Monetization Audience Entrepreneurship
  1. Making money by selling to your audience is more lucrative than relying solely on ad revenue on YouTube
  2. Focusing on a specific niche makes marketing and positioning videos easier, but finding a balance is crucial to avoid burnout
  3. Understanding the value of your audience, such as their purchasing power, is essential for creating valuable content and solving pertinent problems

The New Attention Economy

Litverse • 339 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Gaming Engagement Attention Economy Content creation Digital Experiences
  1. The attention economy values depth over delirium, where engagement is meaningful and users seek what truly captures their attention in a world of digital distractions.
  2. Gamification, common in digital experiences, works by offering rewards and notifications to keep users engaged, but as it becomes ubiquitous, users are becoming desensitized to its effects.
  3. Products like Elden Ring and Substack focus on providing deep engagement, free from constant notifications and gamified distractions, offering users the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the experience.

Why It's Smart to Write on Medium in 2023

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 419 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
💼 Business Writing Platforms Freelancing Digital Media Content creation
  1. Writing on Medium can help you get exposure and build an audience, even if the pay isn't great. It's a good place to test your writing and try different topics.
  2. You get paid based on how much time readers spend on your stories, which means engagement is key for earnings. Even if the money is small, you can get paid quickly.
  3. Medium offers you creative freedom and flexibility to write on your own schedule. You can connect with others and even grow your reputation as a writer.

How I Built This In Public: Marko Saric

Build In Public Newsletter • 210 HN points • 10 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Startups Open Source Content creation
  1. Plausible Analytics was built in public from the first line of code, attracting early users and customers.
  2. Building in public brings transparency, feedback, and support from the community, but requires more than just sharing on social media for startup success.
  3. In building in public, create valuable content, be different, focus on creating a product people want, and learn effective communication strategies.

The Carpenter’s Guide To Online Branding: Sell Your SawDust.

Day One • 2456 implied HN points • 05 May 20
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Creativity Success Content creation
  1. Share your work process, not just the final product. People love stories and want to be informed, educated, and entertained.
  2. Don't hoard your 'sawdust' - share the byproducts of your work. Opportunities come from letting people in on your journey, not just the end result.
  3. Reveal your progress and growth journey. By showcasing your development, you can attract more clients and showcase your expertise.

AI for Small Business Owners

The Small Business Corner • 39 implied HN points • 16 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Automation Marketing Workflow Content creation
  1. People tend to react to new technology in one of three ways: celebrate it, bash it, or adopt it pragmatically.
  2. AI tools can significantly benefit small business owners by saving time, cutting costs, and enhancing productivity.
  3. Adopting AI tools strategically into business processes can lead to efficiency, cost reduction, and innovation, helping small businesses stay competitive.

Project Tailwind

Adjacent Possible • 538 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🕹 Technology Product Development Artificial Intelligence Information Management Content creation Data Analysis
  1. Project Tailwind is an experimental 'tool for thought' being developed with Google
  2. Project Tailwind uses a 'source-grounded AI' approach to assist with research and information exploration
  3. Features of Project Tailwind include creating on-the-fly glossaries and suggesting additional product features based on uploaded materials

Underdog Founders - Paul trades Emmy nods for a bootstrapped studio to save the planet.

ChatGPT4 as a CEO and Underdog Founders • 117 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental awareness Content creation Collaboration Impact
  1. Paul created Rewriting Extinction to engage people with climate change through comics.
  2. Despite setbacks, Paul's honesty and perseverance attracted big names like Richard Curtis and Cara Delevingne to support the project.
  3. Rewriting Extinction saw success with viral comics, partnerships with Netflix and Google, and changing the conversation around climate change storytelling.

Content hell

The Leftovers • 179 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Writing Content creation Literary culture AI Plagiarism
  1. Content creation can become overwhelming if driven by the need for constant output, leading to a flood of mediocre posts.
  2. Being prolific in writing comes with a trade-off; quantity may overshadow quality and necessitate resisting the urge to publish everything created.
  3. The rise of AI-generated content, including books and articles, raises questions about the manipulation of literary culture and the distinction between genuine literature and junk content.