Cara Says It All What is Substack + Why You Need To Be There with Linda Lebrun from Team Substack
Jul 23, 2024
Linda Lebrun, a member of the Writer Partnership team at Substack, shares her insights on the platform designed for creators. They discuss how Substack differs from traditional blogging and offers opportunities for income. Linda reveals strategies for building community and engaging with audiences authentically. The podcast highlights the deep connections creators can foster without distractions from ads. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique storytelling and start their journey on Substack.
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Substack's Origin and Purpose
- Substack was created to simplify paid blogging, combining free and paywalled content in one platform.
- It lets anyone start a blog or podcast without technical or payment knowledge.
Build Community Using Substack Features
- Start by inviting your existing social media audience to your Substack for free access to deeper content.
- Use Substack Notes, recommendations, direct messages, and comments to engage and grow your community.
Substack Offers Authentic Connections
- Substack feels intentional and authentic, encouraging deeper connection than Instagram's superficial engagement.
- Substack's no-algorithm paywall model aligns incentives with writers, not advertisers.
