Overview
Wow! Yesterday,
put the fire in the campfire.It’s wonderful to be on a platform where we get to interact with real people whose job it is for writers like us to succeed. After years of writing on platforms where I don’t know anyone behind the scenes, Linda’s presence was a breath of fresh air.
Part of me wanted to extract all of the insider hacks that Linda had. And she did bring those. But, what I really took away from her was much deeper:
The platform is co-evolving in a feedback loop between Substack and writers. The algorithm and features are constantly changing based on Substack’s North Star. Substack doesn’t have all of the answers. They are trying to learn from us just as much as we are trying to learn from them.
Substack’s North Star is helping writers earn a living. Substack only makes money when we make money. Substack doesn’t make any money from a third party with different interests (e.g., advertisers). This is a skin-in-the-game model that no other social platform or newsletter/podcast tool on the Internet has.
Rather than being on separate sides of the table, we are on the same side. Other platforms have an adversarial model where platforms update their algorithms and everyone tries to game them with hacks. While there is likely no way to avoid some of these adversarial aspects, I love that Substack is pushing for a model where we each unleash our unique creativity and co-create an alive and diverse community.
The solution is not just hacks. While Linda acknowledged that is powerful to learn from top writers about what has worked in the past, I love that she was pushing us to be authentic, creative, and experimental—creating our own rules.
At the end of the session, Linda asked us for a favor.
She wants Substack’s leaders to encourage Substack’s writer success teams to do more interviews for the broader community. And, I agree that this would be amazing!
So, she asked everyone on the call to create a note, tag her, and share the #1 lesson we learned.
Many of you heeded the call, and I’ve collected all of the Notes I saw in the roundup. If I missed your Note or you're watching the recording, please leave a link to it in the comments.
PS: Scroll down the page for access to the slides, AI timestamps, AI chapter summaries, and chat transcript.
Camper Notes Roundup
RECORDING RESOURCES
Presentation Slides
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IwSOD-utmivWGyI-PMJrAFnZkmQSqMqB4C_C_vx4S_w/edit?usp=sharing
AI Timestamps
(00:02) Substack Writer Success Team Insights
(14:08) Creating Community on Substack
(21:21) Building Connection Through Substack Engagement
(27:57) Connecting and Communicating on Substack
(32:32) Focusing on Content, Not Algorithms
(37:49) Creating Quality Content on Substack
(43:39) Monetizing Content and Community on Substack
(48:10) Utilizing Substack Features for Community Growth
(52:41) Understanding Substack Leaderboards and Categories
(58:07) Expanding Substack With Video and Audio
(01:11:42) Personal Branding and Luxury Strategy
(01:16:11) Enhancing Substack Community Interaction
(01:21:18) Exploring Potential Substack Bundles
AI Chapter Summaries
(00:02) Substack Writer Success Team Insights
This chapter welcomes Michael and Linda to a Substack-themed discussion, focusing on enhancing writer engagement and success on the platform. We provide a step-by-step guide to setting up a campfire-themed virtual background, fostering a cozy atmosphere. Linda, who leads efforts to recruit and develop writers in finance, investing, and business, shares insights about Substack's writer success team. She explains the team's evolution from the platform's early days, highlighting the shift from a self-directed approach to a more proactive, supportive strategy. Linda emphasizes the importance of personalized support and scaled programs like Substack Grow and Substack Go, aiming to help writers thrive. The conversation underscores the blend of robust technology and human interaction that defines Substack's unique model, and Linda shares her experiences and specific role in aiding writers, especially in the finance and investing sectors.
(14:08) Creating Community on Substack
This chapter examines the commitment of Substack to prioritize creators over advertisers, contrasting it with platforms like Vine that failed to uphold such promises. We explore how Substack's roadmap is dedicated to helping writers and creators make money by organically connecting them with the right audience. The discussion also highlights the ongoing efforts to improve features like search and notes, ensuring that users can easily find relevant content. Additionally, we address strategies for new Substack users, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the community through interaction and conversation rather than focusing solely on creating viral content. The ultimate goal is to foster a supportive environment where creators can thrive without resorting to traditional SEO tactics.
(21:21) Building Connection Through Substack Engagement
This chapter focuses on the importance of community engagement and interaction on Substack to ensure visibility and growth. We emphasize that while creating quality content is essential, being an active participant in the Substack community is even more crucial. Suggestions such as maintaining a healthy ratio of comments to notes and fostering genuine interactions are highlighted. We also touch upon Substack's philosophy of evolving its platform based on user behavior and feedback, ensuring it remains a tool for writers to get discovered and paid, rather than relying on algorithmic feeds like YouTube or TikTok. The goal is to build an authentic community where writers can thrive and attract more users to the platform.
(27:57) Connecting and Communicating on Substack
This chapter explores the parallels between online and real-life interactions, emphasizing how the same energy that attracts people in person also draws them online. We discuss how various platforms aim to match users with content they care about and highlight Substack's approach to optimizing this connection. We touch on the importance of creating authentic, high-quality content tailored to specific audiences and the ongoing experimentation and development of Substack's Notes feature. Through examples like Bill Bishop's "get smarter about China" Substack, we underscore the significance of clearly defining the value proposition for readers. Lastly, we highlight the evolving nature of algorithms and encourage adaptability as the platform continues to grow and attract new users.
(32:32) Focusing on Content, Not Algorithms
This chapter explores the importance of focusing on creating high-quality, engaging content that resonates with your target audience rather than attempting to manipulate or hack algorithms for better visibility. We discuss how authenticity and consistent value delivery are key to building a loyal readership, using Bill Bishop's approach as an example. Bill's success on the internet over the past 30 years stems from his genuine, organic posts and personal engagement rather than algorithmic tricks. We emphasize that Substack is designed to support writers in building independent businesses by fostering genuine connections and quality content, rather than gaming the system. Linda and Michael highlight that the true path to success lies in obsessive dedication to content quality and meaningful interactions with readers.
(37:49) Creating Quality Content on Substack
This chapter explores the unique advantages of Substack as a blogging platform, emphasizing the genuine content that emerges due to the lack of algorithmic pressures. We discuss the importance of solving a problem for readers and how this approach sets successful Substackers apart. Highlighting examples from the fashion category, we note that success doesn't always come from fame but from consistent, authentic engagement. Additionally, we stress the significance of leveraging all Substack tools and maintaining a consistent posting schedule. Finally, we examine the concept of "quality" and how it varies but remains crucial for subscriber retention and growth.
(43:39) Monetizing Content and Community on Substack
This chapter explores the dual nature of what subscribers pay for on platforms like Substack. We examine how traditional paywalled content and access to exclusive community features drive subscriptions. By discussing examples such as Doomburg’s monthly Zoom calls for founding members and Heather Cox Richardson’s active comment section, we highlight the significance of community engagement. We also consider how these elements create a sense of belonging and improve overall interaction quality. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding the specific "job" your content does for subscribers, whether it's providing entertainment, education, or a sense of community, and how this shapes the subscription offerings.
(48:10) Utilizing Substack Features for Community Growth
This chapter provides practical advice for writers looking to build their audience from scratch using Substack. We explore the importance of engaging with the community through Substack's Notes feature, emphasizing its role as a welcoming space for new users to interact and build connections. For those with an established readership, we discuss the benefits of using Substack's chat function to create a more intimate and comfortable environment for interaction during events like political debates. Additionally, we touch on strategies for appearing on Substack's Explore page and understanding the factors that influence category placement and visibility, highlighting the importance of content creation and community building as fundamental steps in growing one's presence on the platform.
(52:41) Understanding Substack Leaderboards and Categories
This chapter explores the functionality and utility of Substack's leaderboards and the potential for reader discovery. We discuss how these leaderboards primarily attract those who already have or work with Substacks, rather than serving as a major discovery tool for new readers. Emphasizing the benefit of engaging with mid-tier Substack writers, we share insights on reaching out to those who are more likely to respond. Additionally, we address concerns about category mismatches in posts and the ongoing efforts to improve the platform's accuracy. We also encourage listeners to use Substack Notes for further interaction and question submissions, especially in light of recent feature updates like short videos, which aim to enhance reader-writer interactions.
(58:07) Expanding Substack With Video and Audio
This chapter explores the evolution of Substack's platform, focusing on the addition of podcasting and video functionalities to meet the growing demands of creators. We discuss how the inclusion of these features aligns with Substack's core promise of enabling creators to monetize their content through subscriptions rather than relying solely on advertising. We highlight the importance of video in the podcasting industry, citing examples like Mehdi Hassan's move to Substack. Additionally, we address concerns from users about video engagement and clarify that Substack's approach is not algorithm-driven like TikTok or YouTube. Instead, we emphasize the importance of genuine content and organic audience building over algorithmic hacks.
(01:11:42) Personal Branding and Luxury Strategy
This chapter explores the concept of creating valuable, non-functional, and non-transactional content that people are willing to pay for, using luxury strategy as a framework. We discuss how identifying areas where you have some expertise, even if you're not a world-class expert, can help you connect with your audience. Reflecting on successful examples like Anne Helen Peterson, we emphasize the importance of personal branding and authenticity. By sharing personal stories and focusing on meaningful, relatable issues, creators can build a strong, supportive subscriber base. The key takeaway is that being genuine and transparent fosters a deeper connection with your audience, encouraging them to support your work financially.
(01:16:11) Enhancing Substack Community Interaction
This chapter addresses key questions from our listeners about enhancing community engagement and platform features on Substack. We discuss the efforts to centralize community interactions within the Notes feature, emphasizing the goal of fostering sub-communities and the transition away from separate platforms like Slack. We also highlight the importance of utilizing the support chatbot, which is continually improving and loaded with extensive resources to help users. Additionally, we touch upon the limitations of one-on-one support due to the small team size, but encourage tagging Substack employees on Notes for feature suggestions. Lastly, we acknowledge the request for a scheduler for Notes and note that while it's not immediately on the roadmap, it's a feature we aim to implement in the future.
(01:21:18) Exploring Potential Substack Bundles
This chapter centers on the potential for introducing bundles to Substack, as discussed by Nikki Nika and Ben Thompson. We explore the challenges and benefits of bundling subscriptions, considering how it could impact creators' revenues and subscription dynamics. Although bundles are not an imminent feature, there's recognition of their potential value for marketing and consumer engagement. We also touch on existing quasi-bundle strategies that creators are employing and the focus of Substack's engineering efforts. The conversation highlights the company's prioritization of expanding user awareness and engagement over adding new features. Additionally, the sincerity and commitment to supporting writers on Substack come through clearly, along with a call for community feedback and engagement on the platform.
Chat Transcript
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00:01:49 Rodney Daut: I have no sound
00:03:01 Thomas Kuegler: Hey everyone! Here’s the image you can download
00:04:37 John Lumgair: I’ve downloaded it but what do I need to do?
00:04:57 Renee Puvvada: Under “Start Video” click the up arrow, then click the plus sign
00:05:35 Thomas Kuegler: this might help y’all!
00:08:04 Thomas Kuegler: If anyone has questions for Linda, send them into the chat. I’ll collect them and we can ask them later on in the call. :)
00:12:01 Duy Le: Hi Linda, Substack has had a lot of feature updates relating to short videos recently, can you explain what is Substack trying to achieve when releasing these features?
00:12:22 Unni T: Have to leave early, but will catch the recording later 🙂
00:13:28 Prajna O'Hara: Thank you Thomas, I won’t be able to stay long—sadly. I’m on the west coast, one of my twins is not well. I have to get off in a bit. I will pop on as often as able. I want to learn about and meet people. When I signed up forgot how tough mornings are. Can I watch videos and then submit whatever you do live? Thank you Linda!!!
00:13:32 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "Hi Linda, Substack h..." with ❤️
00:13:59 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "Hi Linda, Substack h..."
Duy wrote this one down and will ask later!! Cheers.
00:14:08 Duy Le: Reacted to "Duy wrote this one d..." with ❤️
00:14:30 Susan Jimenez: Substack mentioned that it was pushing video content, but I use video in almost all my posts and regularly on Notes. However, I haven't noticed any difference in engagement or visibility. Can you talk more about this.
00:15:22 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "Substack mentioned t..." with ❤️
00:16:17 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "Thank you Thomas, I ..."
Hey Prajna! No worries, we aren’t posting anything live today. Will just be a Q/A. If you got to go, we’ll post the recording later 🙂
00:17:40 Albert: Q: Linda focuses in the finance, investing and business verticals. Is there a list of Substack employees that focus on other verticals?
00:17:54 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "Q: Linda focuses in ..." with ❤️
00:18:00 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "Q: Linda focuses in ..." with ❤️
00:18:15 JazzCow.Substack.com: Replying to "Q: Linda focuses in ..."
I would like to know this too.
00:18:41 Rob B: Reacted to "Q: Linda focuses in ..." with ❤️
00:19:23 Priti Patnaik: I am a journalist on Substack. But none of my work shows up on Google News. This is frustrating, despite being one of the best sellers on Substack. (Geneva Health Files is my newsletter since 2020)
00:20:40 Helena Kurcab (Jacci): I know Substack is a good program better of everything I am hearing about it. I came here with the idea of posting my articles here instead of LinkedIn. This is the reason I have stuck around so long despite my frustration that I have still not been able to post an article on it.
I have asked several times for help on this to no avail.
So, my reason for attending today is to hopefully find this out.
00:21:35 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "I know Substack is a..."
Hey Helena! Do you need help posting an article on Substack? I can help.
00:21:58 Prajna O'Hara: Replying to "Q: Linda focuses in ..."
Okay. Great. This is wonderful. I subscribed to Linda as well. Thank you!
00:22:12 Helena Kurcab (Jacci): Replying to "I know Substack is a…"
Yeay! Thank you Tom.
00:22:30 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "I know Substack is a..."
@Helena Kurcab (Jacci) sending you a private message here
00:24:23 Carolyn Chebaro: So is it a good practice to post 5 notes a week and one post per week? And use my time to interatinb
00:25:07 Prajna O'Hara: More fun here than anywhere else. Feels very genuine. Glad there aren’t ads.
00:25:20 Renee Puvvada: Reacted to "More fun here than a..." with ❤️
00:26:03 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "So is it a good prac..."
Yes that would be what I think is best Carolyn. There are some people who write 2-3 notes per day for 5-7 days per week, but I personally like posting less Notes just to maintain my sanity 😅
00:26:09 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "More fun here than a..." with ❤️
00:28:29 Susan Jimenez: My top-performing Notes have either been about ‘Substack’ or have been liked by someone with a huge following, which seems to give them a significant boost. Could you explain the factors that influence this?
00:28:52 Carolyn Chebaro: Replying to "So is it a good prac..."
Thanks. I wouldn't feel comfortable with 2-3 note per say. I will try my strategy and start the 10 comments per day as you suggested. :)
00:28:58 Jeff Gebeau: Replying to "Hi Linda, Substack h..."
Has the establishment of a more official, community space ever been considered, i.e. a community forum?
00:29:23 Janet Ridsdale: Also found that because people are on at different time sometimes restocking also works
00:32:30 Priti Patnaik: Reacted to "My top-performing No..." with 👍
00:33:58 Susan Jimenez: Replying to "Also found that beca..."
That’s a good point.
00:36:12 Janet Ridsdale: ;pngterm vision
00:37:25 Janet Ridsdale: Mix of your vision plus a bit of personal?
00:37:27 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Love Emily Nunn - Department of Salad. Her notes are fun. Humour works
00:39:44 Gordon Raup: Does Substack have support for groups. I was trying to figure out how to send a chat to all of the Campfire group, but it doesn't appear that is possible. Is that correct?
00:43:20 Rodney Daut: Replying to "Does Substack have s..."
I think you can send a chat to everyone in Substack Campfire by going here:
00:44:41 Catherine, Skilled Sleeper: How can we set up a meeting with the Substack team who is in our topic area?
00:44:48 Gladys Ato: I appreciate the fashion reference, as it’s a good example that we don’t always need to solve a “problem” but can provide a desire people have…often I find the problem/solution focus to limit us from speaking to those wants people have simply because they want them which is what luxury strategy focuses on
00:44:49 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "How can we set up a ..." with 👍
00:46:58 Helena Kurcab (Jacci): I love the emphasis on authenticity. I write for an audience of one (me) as it helps me to clarify my thoughts and then share it, in the hope what I write might be useful to someone else.
00:48:58 Michael Simmons: Reacted to "I love the emphasis ..." with 👍
00:49:00 Gordon Raup: Replying to "Does Substack have s..."
Yes, I saw that was an available workaround. But that is chatting on a existing thread. It appears that if I start a new thread it isn't specifically visible to the rest of the campfire folks.
00:49:04 Rodney Daut: Paid comments section can keep the riffraff out, too.
00:50:02 Nika@nikatalbot.io: I do paid comments but it’s hard to build community when you paywall the comments. I find that a challenge. But Notes is the ‘free space’
00:50:12 Jane Pilger: Wow - Heather Cox Richardson has over 1,500,000 followers!
00:50:28 Peggy O'Neal: Need to go to another meeting … thank you for setting this up and making this available. Will watch rest on replay.
00:50:42 Michael Simmons: Reacted to "Wow - Heather Cox Ri..." with 👍
00:51:02 Katie Bean: How do we get into the explore page under our niche? What is that based on - subscribers? who picks what category we'd be in?
00:51:16 Gladys Ato: Reacted to "How do we get into t..." with ❤️
00:51:23 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "How do we get into t..."
Great question. I’ve been wondering this for some time as well
00:51:31 alycia: Reacted to "How do we get into t..." with ❤️
00:51:46 Susan Jimenez: Reacted to "How do we get into t..." with 💛
00:51:58 Katie Bean: Reacted to "How can we set up a ..." with 👍
00:52:10 Michael Simmons: Reacted to "How do we get into t..." with 👍
00:53:32 Jane Pilger: Is Chat like an open ended message chain or are there different threads/chats/conversations?
00:54:06 Duy Le: Replying to "Is Chat like an open..."
there're multiple threads Jane
00:54:17 Jane Pilger: Reacted to "there're multiple th..." with 👍
00:54:22 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: Reacted to "Is Chat like an open..." with 💡
00:54:29 Janet Ridsdale: Reacted to "How do we get into t..." with ❤️
00:55:12 Jane Pilger: Replying to "Is Chat like an open..."
Thanks Duy!
00:57:22 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Does the first category matter only?
00:57:34 Rodney Daut: Replying to "Does Substack have s..."
Hmm .. Can you share me a link to the thread you say others can’t see? I’ll take a look.
00:58:29 JazzCow.Substack.com: I notice there are “tags” option our posts but not sure where they appear or what they really do
00:58:42 Katie Bean: Reacted to "I notice there are “..." with 👍
00:58:55 Rodney Daut: Reacted to "I notice there are “..." with 👍
00:59:27 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "I notice there are “..."
They are more for organization within your publication.
00:59:36 Gladys Ato: Thanks Linda for the generous offer!
00:59:37 Duy Le: that's so nice of you Linda
00:59:38 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "I notice there are “..."
I’ll answer this better, hold on
01:00:18 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "that's so nice of yo..." with 👍
01:00:18 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "I notice there are “..."
01:01:05 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "https://support.subs..." with 👍
01:03:37 Duy Le: thank you Linda!
01:04:37 Gordon Raup: Replying to "Does Substack have s..."
I don't have an example, as I'm trying to figure this out. Are you saying that if I make a new thread, that it will automatically be in the feed of every other campfire members regardless of whether they are following me? If so, how is this being done.
01:08:05 Gladys Ato: Linda, your reminder to stay focused on our craft and not get caught up with the shiny objects of quick fame is so valuable.
01:08:05 Nika@nikatalbot.io: It would be handy to be able to bookmark a note!
01:08:23 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "It would be handy to..." with ❤️
01:08:29 Gordon Raup: Reacted to "It would be handy to..." with ❤️
01:10:28 Jeff Gebeau: Replying to "Is Chat like an open..."
Is there a way to add comments when to add remarks when you share a just-published piece as a Note (from the share prompts)?
01:11:43 Gladys Ato: Sarah Fay moved her website to Substack which was a brilliant example of how we can try different things on this platform
01:14:38 Catherine, Skilled Sleeper: Thanks Linda! Have a meeting, looking forward to the rest of the campfire Michael and Thomas
01:17:26 Gladys Ato: “Be clear that you are you.” 🙌
01:17:34 Michael Simmons: Reacted to "“Be clear that you a..." with 👍
01:17:40 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Reacted to "“Be clear that you a..." with ❤️
01:17:42 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "“Be clear that you a..." with ❤️
01:17:45 stella: Reacted to "“Be clear that you a..." with ❤️
01:20:23 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Some thoughts on useful features: Bundles (so we can afford more subs!) I’d be happy to split income with other writers, not necessarily in the same vertical. Internal ‘tip me’ button for one-off articles so I don’t have to send folks to Ko-fi. A ‘pay what you can’ paid tier so readers can decide on a price.
01:20:45 JazzCow.Substack.com: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:20:49 Thomas Kuegler: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:20:56 Gladys Ato: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:21:06 David Ford: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:21:58 Katie Bean: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:22:03 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Also I’d LOVE to see the Substack Awards celebrating creators and indie writing 🙂
01:22:04 Rodney Daut: How do we access the chatbot?
01:22:36 Thomas Kuegler: Replying to "How do we access the..."
I think you go dashboard -> Ask a question Rodney
01:23:41 Rodney Daut: Replying to "How do we access the..."
thanks
01:24:04 Sharon Hines: Reacted to "Some thoughts on use..." with 👍
01:25:51 Rodney Daut: Replying to "https://substack.com..."
Thank you
01:26:40 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Cool, thanks Linda
01:28:17 Rachel: Replying to "https://substack.com..."
No problem!
01:28:38 Rachel: Thanks for your time Linda! Great session
01:28:42 Katie Bean: thank you Linda!
01:28:51 Rob B: Many thanks Linda!
01:28:53 Alexandra: Thank you so much, Linda!
01:29:09 Rodney Daut: “They don't want to create a system that can be exploited to get views. They don't want to distract people from their genius.”
01:29:10 christiesausa: Be yourself, there are no “hacks”. :)
01:29:15 Rodney Daut: Reacted to "Be yourself, there a..." with ❤️
01:29:16 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Quality and craft - focus
01:29:17 Gladys Ato: Biggest takeaway: STAY TRUE TO YOU. Don’t get distracted by shiny objects
01:29:18 Laurie Morin: I loved hearing your focus on authenticity
01:29:24 christiesausa: Reacted to "I loved hearing your..." with 🙂
01:29:26 Janet Ridsdale: Thank you Linda,Tom and Michael! This is great. Will watch rest on recording ❤️ Clarity/Consistency/tag
01:30:08 Sharon Hines: Biggest takeaway: people are hesitant to leave a comment but they are often more willing to engage in chat.
01:30:16 Rodney Daut: Reacted to "Biggest takeaway: pe..." with ❤️
01:30:20 Helena Kurcab (Jacci): Thank you so much for this. I haven’t learned the technology of Substack but I do believe it is where I want to be
01:30:21 Jane Pilger, The Peaceful Eater: Stay true to yourself. There are no hacks. Create connections. Be you.
01:30:23 Renee Puvvada: No hacks! Just make friends 🙂
01:30:29 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: Reacted to "No hacks! Just make ..." with ❤️
01:30:30 Rob B: Don't chase the algorithm...focus on quality content
01:30:32 Rodney Daut: Reacted to "No hacks! Just make ..." with ❤️
01:30:35 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: Reacted to "Don't chase the algo..." with ❤️
01:30:37 Rodney Daut: Reacted to "Don't chase the algo..." with ❤️
01:30:45 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: Be there, be consistent.
01:30:54 Sharon Hines: Thanks Linda!
01:31:04 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Claire Venus is great too
01:31:10 JazzCow.Substack.com: whats her name
01:31:21 Gladys Ato: Reacted to "Claire Venus is grea..." with ❤️
01:31:29 Renee Puvvada: Farrah’s advice is turning on paid immediately
01:31:37 Katie Bean: Reacted to "Farrah’s advice is t..." with 🙌
01:31:45 Alexandra: Thinking of chat as a more private feature / podcasts too 🙂
01:31:46 John: Not Hacky...start the journey and know the answers will come. (And I'm a strategist...not woo woo)
01:31:52 Katie Bean: Replying to "Farrah’s advice is t..."
that scares me but don't they say to do something every day that scares you
01:31:59 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Reacted to "Not Hacky...start th..." with ❤️
01:32:09 Nika@nikatalbot.io: Love that John
01:32:16 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: Reacted to "Not Hacky...start th..." with ❤️
01:32:37 Rodney Daut: You never know what strategies will work.
01:32:43 Helena Kurcab (Jacci): Love your humility Linda
01:32:43 virginia : Biggest takeaway: as a newbie substacker, authentic and steady wins the race!
01:32:49 David Ford: Advice to not stress being "original" and do what I authentically do best. Thanks, LInda
01:33:10 Veronika Vrábel Porteš: thanks!
How Substack Is Changing The Game of Online Writing with Linda Lebrun