Lena Dunham and other writers are using Substack to reach readers directly and sell more books. It’s hard enough to publish a book, but getting people to buy it is an entirely different battle. As new ...

The rise of the creator-centered platform Substack has opened a new avenue for PR teams aiming to reach audiences through voices they already trust. Creator-journalists on the platform build loyal ...

Substack is updating its peer-to-peer recommendation system, the company announced today. With this new update, Substack is helping writers aid other writers in expanding their reach and potentially ...

“It’s okay to get some facts wrong,” one writer said. “It’s honestly refreshing.” ...

Don't get me wrong, I love Substack. I write a bi-weekly Substack so use the platform regularly and overall, I am happy. It's probably the best form of social media there is. But there are niggles.

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