Substack Strategy Series

The Writing Seasons Framework That Changed How I Publish Online — and On Substack

A Publishing Lab Replay: Discover how honoring creative rhythm (not content pressure) helped me grow from 12 readers to a bestselling newsletter

Jun 15 •

Amanda B. Hinton

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The 30/90 Rule: A Calmer Way to Use Substack Data Without Losing Your Creative Spark

Learn a sustainable data rhythm that supports your storytelling, deepens audience trust and protects your creative energy.

Jun 8 •

Amanda B. Hinton

How to Start Building Audience Trust Using Only Substack’s Tools

Two low-lift practices to strengthen connection before you scale or add on tools like MailChimp or ConvertKit

Apr 28 •

Amanda B. Hinton

5 Ways to Share About Yourself & Your Work — So Readers Know YOU Are Their Next Favorite Substack

A conversation with Lucy Werner of “Hype Yourself”

Apr 21 •

Amanda B. Hinton

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Anatomy of a Viral Substack Post

What one memoirist’s breakout essay revealed — and what came before (and after) it

Apr 14 •

Amanda B. Hinton

Trust Is the New Algorithm

How audience engagement powers visibility, growth and strategic momentum on Substack

Apr 10 •

Amanda B. Hinton

What Subscribers Really Pay For — And Why It’s Not Perks

Inside the quiet signals that turn trust into paid subscriptions on Substack — and how creators can earn more without doing more.

Apr 8 •

Amanda B. Hinton

The Nudge Cycle: A Sustainable System for Post-Publish Momentum on Substack

Move beyond one-and-done posts with a rhythm that builds over time

Apr 7 •

Amanda B. Hinton

Substack Isn’t a “Set It and Forget It” Platform

After auditing data from more than 500,000 subscribers, one thing is clear: growth depends on what happens after you hit publish.

Apr 7 •

Amanda B. Hinton

Is It Too Late to Join Substack? Here’s What I Tell the Creators I Work With.

Why seasoned entrepreneurs are testing new offers here — with less tech, more clarity and strategic support.

Apr 6 •

Amanda B. Hinton

You Don’t Pick Your Substack Publication — You Grow Into It

I thought I was going to just write poetry.

Mar 5 •

Amanda B. Hinton

Is It Time to Pivot Your Substack Publication? Try This 3-Step Pressure Test

Not all ideas make great publications — but yours can evolve.

Mar 3 •

Amanda B. Hinton

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