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Get Together

Celebrating & accelerating writers ❤️‍🔥 Bailey Richardson reflects on her time at Substack

Jul 2, 2024
Bailey Richardson reflects on her time at Substack, discussing transitioning to the platform, fostering writer communities, in-person meetups, office hours, and building connections. The podcast highlights Substack's evolution in supporting writers, identifying target audiences, and prioritizing direct support for writer success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Substack has evolved into a diverse platform with tools like recommendations and an app, reaching millions of subscribers.
  • Community building on Substack includes virtual office hours, educational workshops, and in-person meetups for writers.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Substack: From Newsletter Tool to Network and Destination

Substack has evolved from a simple newsletter tool to a network and destination, supporting not only writers but also podcasters, video makers, musicians, scientists, and culture makers. The introduction of new tools like the recommendation system and the Substack app has expanded its reach, with over 35 million active subscriptions, including more than 3 million paid subscriptions.

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