discourse brunch | jasmi.news 🌻 notes on notes (ft. me)
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Apr 17, 2025 
Jasmine Sun, a writer and technologist who previously led Substack's core product team, shares her insights on navigating the new writing landscape. She discusses how Substack built Notes and the importance of algorithms in content sharing. Sun offers growth tips for emerging writers and reflects on her research and writing process using tools like Readwise and AI. She emphasizes the need for human connection in journalism, even as technology evolves, and encourages writers to embrace diverse narratives without fearing criticism.
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Joining Substack During Pandemic
- Jasmine Sun joined Substack during the pandemic, shifting from college to writer development there. She found it inspiring as it supported creators unlike many struggling journalism models.
Substack's Pro-Writer Algorithm
- Substack's algorithm prioritizes content that leads readers to subscribe rather than just clicks or views. This counters typical social media that suppresses external links, supporting sustainable writer incomes.
Grow Your Substack Network
- Leverage Substack’s internal network to grow your newsletter using recommendations, notes, and guest posts. These tools help creators get discovered and gain subscribers organically within the platform.
