The Art of Curation
Elevating writers and newsletters đź“ť Hannah Ray, Substack
Aug 8, 2023
Hannah Ray, writer and curator at Substack, talks about her role in finding and elevating amazing writers. She discusses her approach to curating newsletters, tools she uses to discover writers, and offers advice for writers to grow and get featured. The podcast also explores the importance of being an editor, the potential for AI-curated newsletters, and tips on growing readership on Substack.
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- Curation at Substack involves discovering and spinning diverse content into interesting stories to connect talented writers with the Substack community.
- Hannah Ray relies on tools, recommendations, and reader engagement to curate and showcase hidden gems on Substack, emphasizing the importance of organization and staying connected with writers and readers.
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The Role of Curation at Substack
Hannah Rae, the storytelling lead at Substack, discusses her role in elevating and highlighting the talented writers on the platform. She emphasizes the power of storytelling as a transmitter of ideas and a way for writers to share their work on Substack. Hannah curates and discovers new writers through recommendations, reader suggestions, and internal dashboards. She focuses on finding diverse voices and unique content, showcasing a broad range of subjects and writing styles. Her goal is to connect writers with the Substack community and help them make a living from their work.
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