What Our Subscribers Say
Hi, I’m Amanda Hinton, a longtime editorial and publishing strategist, and I’m here to help you uncover what only you can say — guiding you through the process of building and nurturing a Substack publication that only you can bring to the world.
But you don’t have to take my word for it.
This page is here so you can hear directly from the writers, creators and creative entrepreneurs who have found clarity, confidence and momentum inside The Publishing Spectrum.
The Publishing Spectrum Helps Build a Clear, Intentional Foundation
→ For creators who want structure, direction and confidence in their publishing process
☀️ "Your Start Here items are helping me see how much work I could be doing to really hone in on my newsletter’s purpose. I'm ready to do it!" — Maggie Hollinbeck
☀️ "Hi Amanda, I so appreciate the generosity and skill you bring to this work. I've been a writer for many years but find myself in a very new season. I have been looking for a trusted guide to help bring some structure to this terrain, and I'm so glad to have found you." — Asha Dornfest
☀️ "I haven't read anything you've written so far, but you've hit the heart of where I want to give my attention in 2025—which is on nurturing my email community with consistent and readable content." — Brenda Nassali-Liston
☀️"Hi Amanda, a Substack friend of mine gifted me a month of your paid newsletter and it was great to read your work and discover The [Publishing] Spectrum. I decided I would love to read your insights all the time!" — Kath
☀️ "I'm launching my Substack and found your resources helpful." — Andrew Larsen
The Resources To Help Develop Your Voice with Confidence and Clarity
→ For creators looking to refine their voice, trust their creative instincts and write with clarity
☀️"You are engaging and so pragmatic for my senses to feel your vibe that I know will fit my writing style where I am today!" — Donna Elle
☀️ "I support your work in becoming a better writer and editor. I like your writing style, and it’s easy for me to learn from you." — Deb Copeland
☀️ "Amanda's approach to editing is unlike any I have ever come across—heart-led, compassionate, wise, and full of actionable advice on how to tend to ourselves as writers and humans, producing our best work with her generous guidance as she walks alongside us." — Amy Brown
☀️ "Amanda is so generous and strategic, and I want to write more/better and continue to grow my network and community on Substack." — Shannon Weber
Everything Helps You Grow In a Way That Is Right for You
→ For creators who want to expand their reach while staying true to their creative vision
☀️ "Amanda is doing such great work and has such helpful and supportive insights about how to use data to make better creative and editorial choices. Her Substack has been both a great investment for my writing career and my Substack growth." — Jen Baxter
☀️ "I followed Lucy Werner’s breadcrumbs and they got me to you. I have been writing and growing my newsletter for a bit over a year and managed to almost double the amount of followers (708—hurrah!). Now I feel like I need more clear guidance and a better plan, and this is why I am here." — Sonja Bajic
☀️ "There are many writers who might do similar types of work here (I found your Substack through the Content Summit), but yours is the one I consistently continue to read. Your voice strikes an approachable, knowledgeable balance without sounding like you're desperate for me to buy, buy, buy, as so many others are." — bee choi
You’ll Learn How To Use Data Without Losing Your Creative Spark
→ For creators who want to make informed decisions while keeping creativity at the center
☀️ "Amanda is the reason my relationship with my dashboard has changed for the better. Her work is inspiring, and I feel more connected to the needs of my community because of it." — Kaitlyn Ramsay
☀️ "You are the data queen! Your insights into Substack data have taught me how to analyze my readers in ways I never would have discovered on my own." — Mary Ann Rollano, RN
☀️ "Amanda is the Data Queen and also a creativity goddess. I so love how she blends the back-end number crunching analytics (which are clunky & rudimentary) with intention and intuition to show you how to make more practical creative decisions that also feel good." — Jen Baxter
☀️"She can effectively look with these magical eyes at the data… She could literally pull all the data … and say this is the price your audience is happy to pay." — Lucy Werner
You’ll Find Support in a Thoughtful, Non-Competitive Space
→ For creators looking for encouragement, deep conversations and a non-transactional approach
☀️ "Hi Amanda, I appreciate the integrity with which you approach your work. You look closely at things, and that’s part of what I, as an engineer and creator and (over)thinker, do too. For me, it signals that they’re willing to take the time to make things better. Thank you for what you do." — Sabah Mirza
☀️ "Amanda is a gifted community builder who understands both the creative magic of connecting with readers and the power of data to extend the glow." — Rona Maynard
☀️ "I am so grateful for the space you create here for writers. I've learned so much from the authors/writers in your Cave of the Heart series and even made a writerly friend through my interactions in the comments section. I also love the Ask an Editor chats. It is evident how much you care, and I very much appreciate how generous you are with your expertise. I'm so glad you exist." — Wake Lloire
☀️"All your advice is so helpful as a writer and Substacker attempting to carve their own path." — Jenny Clark
You Can Keep Evolving as a Creator and Publisher
→ For those who see their publications as more than content — they’re building something lasting
☀️ "You came highly recommended. As I near my 2-year Substack anniversary, I'd like to be more strategic in continuing to build community around great nature writing." — Julie Gabrielli
☀️ "Amanda brings structure to the creative process in a way that finally makes sense." — Holly A Brown
☀️ "I upgraded from free to paid because I think I can learn a lot from your paid subscriber content. In fact, I unsubbed from another paid Substack that wasn't bringing me joy or learning anymore." — Carolyn McBride
☀️ “Amanda, your work is heart-centered, practical, and informative. I always think and reconsider (in the best way that leads to growth), and in general, I'm just a fan. Thank you for being you!" — Emmy Singer
This Is a Space Built for You
The Publishing Spectrum is here to help you navigate the myriad aspects of what it means to publishing well online.
Where publishing is more than just hitting send — it’s a creative and strategic and intuitive process that evolves with you.
Want to experience it for yourself?