This week I’m diving into Substack’s post editor, exploring its buttons and toggles and menus and uncovering features you might not have spotted. You can find more videos in this series here.
The video today isn’t about how to be a good writer (you’ve already got that covered) but about how to make the most of all of Substack’s editor features.
I cover things like:
Formatting basics
How to track word counts
Version control
Titles, subtitles and author
Embedding images, video and audio
How to add calls-to-action to your posts
Using paywalls
Next time I’ll complete the tour of the editor by looking at post settings, previewing and the potentially scary process of sending. If that sounds useful, please do subscribe!
Wondering what else I do? Here are some good starting points:
Start reading Tales from the Triverse
Tales from the Triverse is an anthology of inter-connected detective stories. They can be read individually or in sequence. Over time, a larger story is being told that will reward regular readers. Think of it like a TV show, with some episodes more standalone than others.
Understanding your Substack stats
As a teenager I really hated maths. Anything involving numbers provoked immediate mental shutdown, which is probably a contributing factor to me becoming a writer rather than an accountant. Yet, here we are. As part of treating my Substack publication a bit more like ‘a business’
Quickstart guide for Substack fiction writers
I’ve been writing and publishing fiction online since about 2015, first on Wattpad and now on Substack. I’ve released three complete novels this way, chapter-by-chapter, week-by-week. It’s a rewarding and fun way to be more consistently productive. What follows is my distilled advice for writing fiction online, aimed especially at new writers here on Sub…
Different types of serial storytelling
Let’s talk about modes of serial storytelling. I mean, to be fair, I’m always banging on about serial storytelling, but today I’m going to attempt to deconstruct different approaches across various mediums. I have definitely forgotten and overlooked some great stuff. See you down in the comments, where we can all have a collective nerd session.
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