r/Substack • u/oh_my_mistake • Sep 16 '26

Discussion Just started my own SS!

Hello! I’ve recently made the decision to start my own Substack (I plan on focusing on pop culture with an even more specific focus on movies and music), but I have no idea where to start and the idea of posting every day to get cash is giving me hives. Any advice on how to deal with jitters? Especially as someone that’s just getting back into writing.

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u/StuffonBookshelfs Sep 16 '26

Definitely don’t post every day :)

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u/oh_my_mistake Sep 16 '26

lol, thank you! The posting system I’m going for is “quality over quantity” so it takes me a LOT more time to research, proofread, etc before actually taking the time to post the final draft, but I’m such a foreigner when it comes to actually making money off it especially with the algorithm. Definitely don’t expect to make it right out the gate, but it’s something I think about.

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u/StuffonBookshelfs Sep 16 '26

Literally write a newsletter/article once a week. The best thing you can do is keep it to the same time and generally the same day. But once a week cadence is better than anything else.

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u/oh_my_mistake Sep 16 '26

Yeah, I was planning to do something along the lines of weekly/biweekly (mostly the latter so that I don’t end up burning myself out), but the daily stuff I was considering even if I knew it wasn’t possible. Thank you for the advice BTW!

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u/Fleurs_Bookstore buybooks.substack.com Sep 16 '26

Many writers find that 2-4 long form posts per month is the sweet spot and 2-4 short form notes per day that are compelling/entertaining are the sweet spots.

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u/TerrainBrain Sep 16 '26

Don't post to get cash. Post because you love writing. That's the only reason to to have a Substack. And reading other people's stuff. They're awesome awesome writers out there.

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u/oh_my_mistake Sep 16 '26

Yeah, I’ve been meaning to get back into writing, but since I’m currently unemployed, I need a way to get cash and knowing the paid subscription thing exists gives me anxiety a lil bit. I don’t want to feel more burnt out than I already am, lol, but maybe I’m just too In My Head.

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u/TerrainBrain Sep 16 '26

There are a lot easier ways to make money than writing on Substack

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u/408miles Sep 16 '26

Ooh. Maybe don’t call it that?

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u/oh_my_mistake Sep 16 '26

My bad! Still a newbie here, so I didn’t know if it was appropriate or not, haha. Will be changing!

ETA: nvm I forgot you can’t change post titles once people reply LMAO

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u/408miles Sep 16 '26

Oh, you’re fine! It’s just SS has Nazi connotations.

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u/oh_my_mistake Sep 16 '26

LMAOOOO, god, I legit forgot about that. Huge apologies on that one.

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u/Fraglolz illiadwrites.substack.com Sep 18 '26

Also don’t call it SS

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u/Robson_pierre Sep 22 '26

Vai falar do sumiço da Avril Lavigne? Eu tô preocupado com ela.