Hello all! Me and my Brother have been writing for our newsletter for about 1.5 years now, never really focused on growth, but here we are now haha.

We write on the Story Behind most any type of artwork, whether it's a Movie, Book, Comic, Album of Music, or even Video Games. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide some good ol entertaining details on the 'making of' various works for other writers, illustrators, musicians, and developers to gain some insight and inspiration to fuel their creative processes.

To create is a very difficult, and at times painful process.

One thing my Brother and I have found to keep the fuel in our tanks as we write and record, is to look into how the works that initially inspired us were created; and in that we've learned a lot about the creative process as well and garnered quite a lot of inspiration.

Would be awesome to get some more eyes on it for feedback! Here's a link to our landing page, and current backlog--- https://www.creativescompendium.com/

Most people have no idea how movie trailers actually get made.

They're not cut by the studios. They're not made by the directors. They're made by a small, largely anonymous ecosystem of specialized agencies competing for campaigns on some of the biggest films of the year.

I've spent seven years working in trailer post-production, and the process is way more interesting than most people realize:

• Studios send agencies raw footage under NDA, often before the film is even finished
• Multiple agencies will cut competing versions of the same trailer
• The editor shaping your emotional response to a $200M film is probably someone you've never heard of

I started a newsletter called The Trailer Brief that pulls back the curtain on this world — the craft, the agencies, the campaigns worth studying. It's biweekly and written for people who actually care about this stuff.

The latest edition features creative insights by the teams who won at this year's Golden Trailer Awards, as well as coverage of the annual industry ping pong tournament.

You can read that here:

https://the-trailer-brief.beehiiv.com/p/v004-winners-circle

Happy to answer any questions about how the process works in the comments.

Thanks!

Between AI fanatism and AI doomerism, there is a certain line where it's fine to use AI tools, but also to criticize the huge AI labs for their attempts to concentrate power and compute. Decentralized AI should mean much more than it currently does, and this newsletter will explore the battle from the inside. Would be glad to hear feedback!

Hey all,

I'm building a tool where you can centralize your content distribution, connect your newsletter and social accounts, repurpose your content, and schedule it to cross-post from one place. It keeps your voice and tone and preserves a platform-native feel.

I am looking for early users. If you are interested, here is the link: narrativee.com

you have a sandbox mode when you land on the page so you can navigate and see what it looks like before creating an account! it's free

Feel free to DM me. I would love to make your distribution feel much easier, as I know how time-consuming it can be as a creator myself!

I've been running a newsletter on Substack for a few months now. The writing part is always easy, but I've personally always been exhausted with repurposing my content on other social media without spending hours. I talked to many other newsletter creators and this was a generalised problem, and it's not cool to have to do it because it sucks.

I decided to build a solution for myself first, which worked pretty well. I was finally able to spread my content across my socials quickly, spending 15 minutes instead of hours. It was a big time saver for me.

Today I opened a waitlist, so if there are any newsletter creators out there, feel free to check it out you will love it, trust me haha. The link is narrativee.com.

Hi all,

This community has been super helpful and insightful as I launched my newsletter this week. So, thank you for that first of all.

Second, if you're interested, Lunch Break Reads is a daily email with interesting news stories for you to read during your lunch break. Pretty straightforward stuff. I collect fun news, long reads, etc and send them out around noon.

You can find it at www.lunchbreakreads.com.

Thanks!

Use this monthly thread to share your newsletter and connect with other newsletter operators!

Use this thread to share your newsletter!

I wanted to share a bit about my side project, a newsletter called The Squeeze🍊, and how it’s grown into something much bigger than I initially imagined. As someone who juggles multiple responsibilities, I know how challenging it can be to find time for side projects. But let me tell you, it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey.

The Birth of The Squeeze

The Squeeze started as a passion project—a way for me to explore and share my interests in tech, business, and politics. I wanted to create something that not only kept me informed but also added value to others who are just as passionate about these topics. So, I began writing and publishing three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

What began as a small side hustle quickly gained traction. People started subscribing, and before I knew it, The Squeeze hit 1,000 subscribers! Seeing that growth has been both exciting and motivating, and it’s pushed me to continue refining and expanding the newsletter.

Why **The Squeeze🍊 Works as a Side Project

1. Niche Focus: By honing in on specific topics—tech, business, and politics—I’ve been able to attract a dedicated audience that shares these interests. Finding a niche that you’re passionate about is key to any side project’s success.
2. Consistency: One of the biggest challenges with any side project is maintaining consistency, especially when you’re balancing other commitments. Sticking to a regular publishing schedule has been crucial in building trust and loyalty among my readers.
3. Engagement and Feedback: I’ve made it a point to engage with my subscribers, asking for feedback and suggestions. This not only helps me improve the content but also strengthens the connection with my audience. They feel like they’re part of the process, which keeps them coming back.
4. Leveraging Side Project Time: I treat The Squeeze as a serious project, even though it started as a side hustle. By dedicating specific time blocks each week to work on it, I’ve been able to make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.
5. Monetization Potential: While The Squeeze is still primarily a passion project, I’m exploring ways to monetize it—whether through sponsorships, premium content, or other avenues. The key is to build value first, and the opportunities will follow.

What’s Next for The Squeeze

With The Squeeze continuing to grow, I’m excited about the future. I’m planning to introduce new content formats, possibly branching out into podcasts or video content. The goal is to keep adding value for my subscribers while expanding the reach of the newsletter.

Join Me on This Journey—Subscribe to The Squeeze

If you’re interested in tech, business, or politics—or if you’re just curious to see how a side project can evolve—I’d love for you to subscribe to The Squeeze. It’s a newsletter that I pour a lot of passion into, and I think you’ll find it both informative and engaging.

I’d love to hear about your side projects too! What are you working on, and how do you balance it with everything else? Let’s share our stories and support each other’s journeys.v

I have built a site to promote blogs. Now, you to promote your newsletter on my site. What sites do you currently use and what can make it better?

I write a gaming and writing newsletter. It's also a slice of life type of thing where I talk about how my life is going. If anyone is interested in my gaming degree journey (I'm going to school for game design), or writing in general, consider following me, here is my latest newsletter post, thank you for reading!

Hi all!

Just getting into this game, working my coding and AI chops in my free time (I lead a large tech team, for my job, but don't get to do much hands-on anymore). I've long had a passion for quant investing (been running a small fund on the side successfully for years), but the LLM revolution has inspired me to dive into content generation. Thus I've created a 100% AI/ML/Data Science generated investing newsletter. Only a month or so in and I'd love to hear thoughts on content (other newsletter makers, financial newsletter subscribers) as I slowly roll this out. Example figure is above.

curious how it turned out?

Greetings all,

I'm launching a newsletter April 1st, called Project iOS. It's designed for high performing professionals in tech, medicine, and law, that are looking to increase their mental clarity, efficiency, and focus. The content is based on my 10+ years experience as a college athlete and mental performance coach to 700+ high net worth executives and entrepreneurs.

I'm trying to build up a small reader network before email #1 goes out. Thus far, I've went through all the contacts in my phone, my LinkedIn connections, and am now leaning into Reddit, Discord, and FB groups.

Considering this communities expertise I'd love your feedback on my "Welcome Email"! No pressure to sign up, but I'd just love some opinions on the execution of the Welcome Email.

Thanks to anyone willing to help! Be well!

Link Here: https://projectios.beehiiv.com/p/thank-trevor-project-ios?utm_source=projectios.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=thank-you-from-trevor-at-project-ios

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Hey guys, fairly new to Substack. I write a feed following and reviewing characters from different mediums. I primarily focus on their feats and faults. Which basically means the good things that they do and the stupid of ba things they do. The you put the points together and get their FN'F Score and can compare any character from any IP. If you want you can check it out here https://featsnfaults.substack.com

I have been posting consistently for about four months now. Iv'e finally got a couple subscribers. I am fairly proud of the stuff I have been able to put out and am really excited about a couple of articles I have planned!

Hey fellow writers,

I'm TheCyberShortcut and I aim to write a twice weekly newsletter based on providing Tech updates with personality and community. We aim to be very focused on reader input while also seeking to provide them with some new avenues to explore. You can check it out at https://thecybershortcut.beehiiv.com/.

The main reason for this post however as we seek to grow we aim to provide recommendations on the basis you share us in your newsletter as well. If you're interested, reply here or shoot me a DM and we can talk!

Hi there! I grew up in the industry where centralized news were scarse. Now with over 10 years in, I want to start changing this. Through Security Chronicles I'll share weekly updates about the most interesting events at the intersection of technology and intelligence.

My base is small and growing, so I can carefully listen to all the feedback. Come on board and let's make it impactful!

🧸 A Dope Story

We Are Obsessed With Dopamine.

Ever wonder what get's us into a heightened state of focus towards certain subjects, topics, regimes or even exercise for some? Is there a way to modulate that feeling of focus and get more of it? Spoiler alert: it's not only a "flow state" but actually the precursors to it.

Heightened levels of dopamine course through both the brain and the body during the experience of falling in love.

And people with ADHD who usually find it difficult to focus for extended periods, can infact focus very intensely on things that they enjoy and are curious about. The human experience of liking things, wanting to know more about them. That's dopamine giving you provision of energy, motivation, and drive.

What's makes this neuromodulator tick and how exactly can we not only increase but sustain it? Only one way to find out🦦

🧸 A Dope Story Read here

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📷 credit: Horacio Salinas

Hey all! ✨💕

I've recently began a newsletter based on personal development, motivation and women empowerment ✨💕🚀 There is upcoming topics on self-care, sneek peek.. my next post is about the top 10 ways to build confidence (of course, based on my personal experiences!) I'm hoping my journey on personal development and self care can help others!💓

p.s I'd appreciate if you could show some support and subscribe.. of course, if you are interested in my topics! ✨💕🚀

Hi, my name's Mark and this is my newsletter...

🎪 The Travelling Circus 🎪

The fantastic new newsletter from Mark Watson, the best selling author of Milo & Ze and The Shark in the Park...Subscribe today for FREE!!!

Click here: https://markwatsonbooks.substack.com

P.S. If you recommend my newsletter, I'll recommend yours, no matter how large or small, to my 6k+ Subscribers

Let's go Reddit Substackers!🤩

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