Playlist | Substack Tutorials for Beginners

New to Substack? Start here!

This collection is for creators who are new to Substack. It contains tutorials and ‘How-to’ guides to help you start, fix, and grow your Substack publication.

Start Here: The Basics

• What (Exactly) Is Substack?

• How to Start a Substack Newsletter in 20 Minutes

• What to do if your Substack set-up isn’t working (homepage looks like personal page)

• Can You Make Money With Substack?

• What are the Downsides of Substack?

Positioning and Direction

• What to Write About on Substack (Topics and Niches)

• How to Find Your Direction on Substack

• What to Call Your Substack

• How to Write a Description for Your Publication

• How to Make a Great About Page

Growth, Frequency

• How To Go From 0 to 2,000 Subscribers

• How Often Should You Post on Substack?

• How to Use Substack Notes to Get More Subscribers

• How To Grow in Substack (Without Spamming Notes)

Customization and Identity

• How to Customize Your Substack Website (2026)

• How to Use a Pen Name in Substack

Help and Support

Get Help With Substack

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