How to launch a newsletter on Substack
Video masterclass on launching a newsletter, growing your list and going paid
There’s an audio problem at the beginning, but I plug in headphones and then you can hear me! After the tech issues and housekeeping, if you want to skip past all that the actual masterclass starts at 04:30.
Topics covered
04:30: My newsletter story
12:18: The basics of Substack
15:27: The benefits of writing a newsletter
18:27: Are there too many newsletters, should I even bother starting one?
21:33: What goes into making a newsletter
25:10: Growing your email list
37:32: Making money on Substack
42:50: What to offer paying subscribers
51:35: How much to charge
1:00:20: Q&A
Resources and mentions
Substack’s guides: The writers’ resources on Substack’s blog are a wealth of knowledge to help you get started with your newsletter
Ann Friedman’s newsletter: One of the many newsletters that inspired me to start mine
How to launch a newsletter on Substack
Such a brilliant and detailed overview, thanks Anne. I'm feeling inspired to get going on my idea!