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Open Letter: Substack Needs an AI Category

The Algorithmic Bridge • 509 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Substack Tech news Artificial Intelligence Platform
  1. Substack should have a category for AI to benefit the writers and interested readers.
  2. AI presence on Substack is significant and growing, with many exclusive AI newsletters in the top 100.
  3. An AI category would both help enthusiasts find relevant content and allow those uninterested in AI to easily avoid it, improving user experience on Substack.

Why are famous writers suddenly terrible when they write on Substack?

The Intrinsic Perspective • 7343 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📚 Literature Writing Authors Publishing Substack
  1. When famous writers switch to Substack, their writing often changes in quality and style.
  2. Traditional publishing involves a pipeline of manuscript workshops, agent and editor contributions that can shape a writer's work.
  3. Writing online on platforms like Substack demands more frequent and authentic output compared to industry standards.

How I write...

Development Hell • 612 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Writing Feedback Substack Blogging
  1. The author received feedback from readers about their content and what topics they want to see covered.
  2. There are many resources available on Substack for growing subscriber numbers and improving content quality.
  3. Readers can access the full content and post archives with a 7-day free trial and subscription.

Reader mail

The Watch • 437 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
📰 News Journalism Substack Finances Challenges
  1. Investigative journalism requires patience and may not always result in a story.
  2. Finding stories involves tips from various sources like public defenders and casual conversations.
  3. Keeping content free can be rewarding in terms of subscriber support and belief in your work.
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Get Wise Or Die Trying, Part 2

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
📚 Literature Writing Book release Substack Essay
  1. The author released their first book 'Get Wise Or Die Trying: Musings & Memoirs On Mortality, Meaning & The Mystery Of Being Alive', available for purchase now.
  2. The book is pay-what-you-want with a minimum of $5, compiled from the author's first year of writing on Substack, featuring essays and poems.
  3. The author expresses gratitude to friends, writing group, and Substack subscribers for their contributions and support in completing the project.

A Quick Substack Notes Update: How I will use Notes going forward.

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 222 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Substack Twitter Social media Platform
  1. Substack Notes will be used for OSINT work that doesn't need a full article.
  2. For some writers, Substack Notes may not add much value, but for OSINT community members like Oliver, it's very beneficial.
  3. Twitter's recent decisions have pushed Oliver to utilize Substack Notes for sharing content he would have previously posted on Twitter.

Join me on Notes

Science Forever • 79 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Substack Notes Subscribers
  1. Notes on Substack is a new space for sharing various content like links, short posts, quotes, and more that may not fit in newsletters.
  2. As a subscriber to Science Forever, you can easily access and engage with the Notes section by visiting substack.com/notes or using the Substack app.
  3. Readers of Science Forever are encouraged to share their own notes on the platform, making it a community space for sharing thoughts, ideas, and quotes.

Join me on Notes

Knowledge Problem • 58 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Community Building Substack
  1. There's a new space called Notes on Substack for sharing various content like links, short posts, and more.
  2. As a subscriber to Knowledge Problem, you can automatically see the author's notes where you can like, reply, or share them around.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes on this platform and it's envisioned as a space for sharing thoughts and ideas.

VFD But Make It Bite-Size

Very Fine Day • 21 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Substack Communication
  1. The author has published a note on Substack Notes similar to Twitter for sharing short posts and more.
  2. Notes on Substack can include links, quotes, photos, work-in-progress content, or quick questions.
  3. Subscribers to Very Fine Day automatically see the author's notes and can interact by liking, replying, or sharing them.

Join me on Notes

The Outpost • 19 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Substack Connection Community
  1. Notes provides a new space on Substack for sharing links, posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Subscribers to The Outpost can automatically access the author's notes and engage with them.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes, creating a community space for exchanging thoughts and ideas.

Opt out message on your Substack's Welcome Page: Help out your first time visitors

Next Big Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Substack Subscription Content Interaction
  1. Consider improving the opt-out message on your Substack's Welcome Page to be more welcoming and informative.
  2. Explore changing the default 'No thanks' link to something more engaging and helpful for visitors who are not ready to subscribe immediately.
  3. Customize the opt-out message in your Substack settings to provide a better experience for your potential subscribers.

Introducing... Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Quarantined

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Newsletter Substack Internet culture Digital Trends
  1. The author is reviving an old newsletter called 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' and is relaunching it on Substack.
  2. The newsletter will be similar to the original one, featuring links, humor, and GIFs, now on a twice-weekly schedule.
  3. The newsletter will focus on various internet culture topics and will include content like Zoom clubs, digital church, and livestreamed loneliness.