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How to write a Substack post

A guided tour of the Substack post editor

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!

This video series is entirely free to watch! If you’d like to say thanks, a paid subscription goes a (very) long way.

Wondering what else I do? Here are some good starting points:

Start reading Tales from the Triverse

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January 31, 2023
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

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June 19, 2023
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

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April 3, 2023
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

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June 26, 2023
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.