How do I set up my Substack newsletter?

  1. Go to Substack.com and sign up for an account.
  2. Choose a name for your newsletter (you can change this later).
  3. Customize your Substack page with a description and profile picture.
  4. Write and publish your first post to create your Substack blog.
  5. To add subscribers:
    • Manually add emails of interested readers
    • Share your Substack link on social media or in "fishing holes"
    • Import existing email lists (if you have them)
  6. Use Substack to:
    • Store collected email addresses
    • Publish blog posts
    • Send newsletters to your subscribers

Lesson 51 also provides three resources for setting up your Substack: 

Remember, Substack is for building an audience and sharing content, not just for selling your book. Focus on providing value to your readers.

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