The hottest Newsletter Substack posts right now

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Weekly Top Picks #100

The Algorithmic Bridge β€’ 148 implied HN points β€’ 03 Mar 25
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Newsletter Publishing Content creation Online Communities
  1. The weekly newsletter just reached its 100th edition, so instead of the usual picks, there's an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session this time.
  2. You can ask about anything related to AI, newsletter writing, or even personal opinions that might spark discussion.
  3. The author encourages open questions and suggests that using tools like ChatGPT can help in forming inquiries.

Happy Anniversary!

Steady β€’ 32155 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jan 24
πŸ“° News Community Newsletter Journalism
  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.
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After Three Years, What's Left?

Animation Obsessive β€’ 10943 implied HN points β€’ 15 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Newsletter Content creation
  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.

Welcome to my Substack!

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter β€’ 3554 implied HN points β€’ 11 Oct 23
πŸ“š 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 β€’ 3400 implied HN points β€’ 21 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking 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.

The Desk Digest, January 2024

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy β€’ 1316 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Newsletter Food Writing Book Reviews Travel Photography
  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.

ART: Jeremy Mann

So Here’s a Thing β€’ 1101 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Urban 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 β€’ 1098 implied HN points β€’ 01 Jun 23
πŸŽ™ Podcasts Community Newsletter Magazine Women Midlife
  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.

Authentic. Confident. Provoked. We are all the things.

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza) | Sent every Tuesday β€’ 1069 implied HN points β€’ 20 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visuals Memes Newsletter
  1. The newsletter is about being authentic, confident, and provoked, and it includes visual memes in addition to written content.
  2. The author creates visuals for Instagram based on the content of the newsletter, covering topics like gratitude, branding, and more.
  3. Readers can continue enjoying the newsletter by subscribing for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives.

Who to Follow on LinkedIn and X for A.I. Knowledge & News (repost)

AI Supremacy β€’ 530 implied HN points β€’ 31 Jan 24
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Social media Newsletter Influencers Tech Trends
  1. The post provides lists of AI experts to follow on LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest insights.
  2. The recommended individuals include researchers, authors, builders, journalists, and more in the AI field.
  3. Following these experts can offer valuable breaking news and insights in AI, aligning with the latest trends and discussions.

Back to School

Wordloaf β€’ 845 implied HN points β€’ 06 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Bread Recipes Baking 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 β€’ 479 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
πŸ’° Finance Investments Performance Goals Lessons Learned 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 β€’ 609 implied HN points β€’ 07 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter Writing Community City Subscribers
  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.

New Q&A Format for July

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients β€’ 519 implied HN points β€’ 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.

⬜ Waiting for books

One Thing β€’ 336 implied HN points β€’ 21 Dec 23
πŸ“š Literature Library Books Reading Newsletter Authors
  1. Waiting for books from the library can be a slow and unpredictable process, but it adds a layer of excitement and anticipation to reading.
  2. Having multiple books on hold at a time allows for a diverse selection and prevents the pressure of reading one book quickly.
  3. The time it takes for a book to arrive from the library creates a low-stakes adventure and allows the reader to engage with the content without external influences.

Celebrating An Anniversary: Three Years of Writing About Analytics - Issue 154

Data Analysis Journal β€’ 452 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jul 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Analytics Data science Newsletter Writing Career development
  1. The author reflects on three years of writing a newsletter about analytics, thanking supporters and subscribers.
  2. The author's newsletter aims to document their journey, bridge the gap between academics and industry, and encourage classic data analysis.
  3. The author shares insights on their writing strategy, the power of being small and independent, and future plans for the newsletter.