Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. This post is really helpful if you’re interested in understanding the Substack algorithm more in-depth. It’s a resource I created for my readers, and in order to keep reading this piece (it’s free to read the whole way through), you’ll need to sign up for a free subscription to The Publishing Spectrum.
Substack’s Algorithm Just Changed — And You’re Probably Already Ahead of It
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I love the way this feels. Thank you so much for sharing this update and your insights about it.
I recently read a book called The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. It’s an epistolary novel that Ann Patchett (goddess that she is) called “a cause for celebration.” I bring it up because the experience of reading it made me long to indulge in the natural rhythm and intimate connection of old-fashioned letter writing.
And I found myself thinking about the ways in which a “newsletter” might be more like an actual letter. It feels painfully obvious (I’m almost embarrassed to share it here), but that realization is making me rethink the way I come to my Substack writing. Again. 😆
Happily, what you have shared here seems to encourage what I’m leaning into, so that makes me happy. 💜
Beautiful information, Amanda, and encouraging, thank you! I feel like I'm doing a lot of the things you recommend, although the monthly theme is something I don't really pursue in my writing at The Next Write Thing, but will be using (in a way) for a new project I'm about to launch. You know what I'm referring to. If you get a chance, head on over there, and take a look at the progress. I'd love some feedback and will reach out to you later. Big hug! xo