Substack’s Algorithm Just Changed — And You’re Probably Already Ahead of It
Substack’s new model confirms the future of publishing belongs to creative momentum and reader trust
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.
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