The hottest Newsletter Substack posts right now

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Help me figure out what to do with Read Max

Read Max • 737 implied HN points • 26 Feb 26
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. A short reader survey is being circulated and readers are asked to fill it out to help shape the newsletter.
  2. The newsletter began in 2021 and has grown into a full-time project, so it's entering a long-term phase.
  3. The goal is to use reader feedback to figure out what's working, what isn't, and what new features or changes to add.

Happy Anniversary!

Steady • 32155 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
📰 News Newsletter
  1. Dan Rather and Team Steady are celebrating their anniversary on Jan 20, 2024.
  2. The Steady community's support, guidance, and friendship have been crucial to their success.
  3. Dan Rather expresses gratitude and dedication to the readers for their continued support.

500!

Steady • 23978 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The newsletter creators express gratitude for reaching their 500th post.
  2. They value direct communication and community engagement.
  3. Encouragement to keep moving forward and supporting each other during difficult times.

500,000

Lenny's Newsletter • 13483 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
💼 Business Newsletter
  1. Quality and consistency are key for growth, focus on them.
  2. Identify the 'job' your newsletter does and excel at it.
  3. Write about what truly interests you, based on real-life experience.
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The 4 types of men, quiet quitting, and impressions

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza) | Sent every Tuesday • 570 implied HN points • 02 Jan 26
😂 Humor Newsletter
  1. A highlights reel of short comedy bits from the past year covers topics like the four types of men, quiet quitting, impressions, and other quick jokes.
  2. There’s a focus on standup clips and short-form comedy, with a top-10 YouTube Shorts list and ways to follow more on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
  3. Subscribers are promised extra bonus content and a one-year 20% New Year’s discount, and readers are invited to give feedback or share the pieces they like.

The Abundance Agenda: The Best Of 2025

Odds and Ends of History • 469 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🎙 Podcasts Newsletter
  1. The episode is a year-end roundup that collects four favorite segments from 2025 into one special show.
  2. Listeners are encouraged to share the pod and leave a nice review, with the episode available on major podcast platforms.
  3. Links are provided to newsletters, YouTube, and social profiles so people can follow and connect with the creators.

Welcome to my Substack!

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 3554 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📚 Literature Newsletter
  1. The author is starting a Substack newsletter to share ideas, announcements, and essays with subscribers.
  2. The author is planning to publish articles on a frequent basis and appreciates financial support from subscribers.
  3. The author spent the last year writing a book called 'THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP', which will be published in early 2025. It covers travel destinations with a mix of travelogue, history, and memoir.

Welcome Back, Everyone!

a newsletter • 3400 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Newsletter
  1. Alison Roman is returning with more newsletters, recipes, and updates on upcoming projects.
  2. Some of her go-to recipes include The Luckiest Biscuits in America, Fluffy, Crispy Pancakes, and Slow Salmon with Citrus.
  3. She also loves making Shallot Pasta and Iceberg Salad as comforting and reliable dishes.

A pause

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything • 3184 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The author's newsletter will be on pause due to the sudden death of his partner, Agnes.
  2. Supportive friends and colleagues will continue the newsletter while the author takes time off.
  3. The author expresses gratitude for the love and support received during this difficult time.

After Three Years, What's Left?

Animation Obsessive • 10943 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Newsletter
  1. The Animation Obsessive newsletter, even after three years, remains a small team passionate about sharing accessible stories on animation.
  2. Reader support has allowed the newsletter to grow into a full-fledged career, without ads or sponsorships with companies.
  3. The team highlights the continuous thrill of learning and discovering new aspects of animation, striving to keep delivering interesting content to their audience.

On Rebuilding

The Save Journalism Committee • 309 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🚌 Education Newsletter
  1. A forthcoming essay called "The Curiosity Crisis" will lay out a renewed focus on the core reasons some knowledge systems flourish while others crack and decay.
  2. Paid subscriptions are currently paused, free subscribers will still get periodic pieces, and monetization may return in a new form later.
  3. A reporter’s dispatch from Syria is highlighted as a clear example of what rebuilding looks like, and there are plans for careful, selective collaborations with former colleagues—only promoting work that truly seems excellent.

Nothing new for today

In My Tribe • 167 implied HN points • 22 Dec 25
📰 News Newsletter
  1. No new post today — nothing is ready to publish.
  2. There are a few posts being worked on, but they aren't finished yet.
  3. Updates will come when those posts are ready to be released.

The Desk Digest, January 2024

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy • 1316 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The newsletter relaunch focuses on giving more time and space for essays and discussions about food nonfiction.
  2. The author aims to provide flexibility for subscribers to choose email frequency and plans to provide monthly updates on the newsletter's status.
  3. Recent content includes essays, book recommendations, and upcoming projects like a long-form book.

Hey Now!

The Contender • 2338 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. Personal connection is key in newsletters.
  2. Consider the value of choices and idiosyncrasies in content creation.
  3. The importance of letting creative work evolve and staying true to foundational principles.

Five years here: post #250!

Brain Pizza • 264 implied HN points • 27 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. A creator is marking five years on the platform and celebrating their 250th post.
  2. They’ve been consistently prolific — about 50 posts a year, each 1,000–2,000 words, adding up to roughly 400,000 words in total.
  3. The full post is behind a paywall and requires a subscription, though a 7-day free trial is offered.

Ask Me Anything, Anyone

Singal-Minded • 158 implied HN points • 24 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. He's hosting an open Ask Me Anything and inviting readers to post questions in the comments, open to anyone with a Substack account.
  2. He plans to publish a post answering some questions by the end of the year and says he'll favor questions that get more likes.
  3. The invitation is framed as a low‑stakes experiment to boost engagement and see how the wider Substack community responds over the holidays.

Thanks to subscribers

Thinking about... • 97 implied HN points • 22 Dec 25
📰 News Newsletter
  1. Subscribers are thanked for their support and for following the newsletter through the year.
  2. Paid subscriptions deliver all written and video posts as they are published.
  3. Paid members also get on-demand access to a five-year archive with hundreds of posts, plus special audio and other subscriber-only extras.

ART: Jeremy Mann

So Here’s a Thing • 1101 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Newsletter
  1. Jeremy Mann is known for his impressionist urban landscapes, with a gritty and unique approach to light and form.
  2. His art often includes noir-ish themes and a sense of perpetual rain, capturing the essence of the Bay area.
  3. In addition to urban landscapes, Mann also excels in painting rural and coastal landscapes, figures, and occasionally shares insights into his creative process.

Is it a podcast? Is it a newsletter? Is it a community?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1098 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🎙 Podcasts Newsletter
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a multi-faceted platform including a podcast, newsletter, and community where women in midlife share experiences and wisdom.
  2. The platform emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space to discuss topics that matter like aging, feminism, books, and societal expectations.
  3. Sam Baker's journey from launching a podcast on midlife experiences to growing a substantial following highlights the power of podcasts and newsletters in today's media landscape.

Back to School

Wordloaf • 845 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Newsletter
  1. The author is working on a book project about bread with a focus on techniques and processes.
  2. The book will emphasize the various ways bakers can approach bread baking, providing options and explanations for different choices.
  3. The book will include not only bread recipes but also detailed explanations of the science, materials, and methods of baking.

2023 Annual Report

The Wolf of Harcourt Street • 479 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💰 Finance Newsletter
  1. Achieved a return of 34.3% in 2023 compared to 24.1% for the S&P.
  2. Focused on refining the investment strategy, promoting Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) over Growth at Any Price (GAAP), and emphasizing value for long-term market-beating potential.
  3. Learned lessons such as avoiding blind dollar-cost averaging, seeking stocks with low expectations, and collaborating with others to improve quality and results.

LiB is going away for a while

London in Bits • 609 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The London in Bits newsletter is taking a break, maybe forever, due to the editor's need to balance other life priorities.
  2. The editor is choosing to cancel all paid subscriptions for transparency and will refund recent subscribers.
  3. Readers are encouraged to explore other newsletters in the meantime and stay tuned for the possible return of London in Bits.

Introducing Storypunk...

Development Hell • 572 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Newsletter
  1. The post introduces a newsletter called Storypunk that focuses on TV development and production.
  2. The process of TV development and production is portrayed as a challenging and lengthy one.
  3. The post offers a 7-day free trial to access more content on the newsletter, Development Hell.

New Q&A Format for July

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 519 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter
  1. The post introduces a new Q&A format for July, which is an experimental change and the audience will have a say in its success.
  2. Feedback on the new Q&A format is encouraged in the comments, with a specific request not to submit questions for the contest on this post.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, with an invitation to subscribe for access to the new Q&A format.