Substack 101: So, You Want to Write on Substack But You Don’t Know Where to Start?
Join Nan Tepper, graphic designer and tech nerd! She'll show you the ropes.
Substack is the hottest newsletter platform around and is exploding in popularity. The audience of engaged, curious readers grows daily. You can create a Substack newsletter and thanks to its subscription model you might even make some money, too! I’m Nan Tepper––I’m commonly referred to by one of my clients as “The Substack Goddess”––and I’ll guide you through the steps to creating your presence on this exciting platform.
Have you been itching to write here, but need a little guidance to help you get started?
Do you understand best practices when it comes to strategies for publishing?
Have you already created an account but found yourself flummoxed by the dashboard, by the tech?
Do you know how to create wordmarks, logos, and welcome page graphics?
Do you understand branding principles so that your publication pops and is memorable?
KUDOS from workshop students:
“Nan’s class is not to be missed. Her knowledge is vast and her expertise is invaluable. But the best part of the class is her enthusiastic energy and very generous spirit.” ~ Deidre Byrne, (under construction)
“Nanland. A place I’ve been happy to inhabit for the last month, learning about Substack. A place with no physical markers, only Nan’s often delighted face, peeling off into laughter. A more open, genuine person, I have never met… if only in cyberspace.” ~ Emily Kelting, Ms. Adventures, (under construction)
“Nan demystified Substack for me. She upped my presence in this extraordinary community” ~ One Minute Thoughts from a Pink Head by Lisa Cheek
“Nan’s workshop was both informative and fun – she helped us navigate our way around Substack with patience and aplomb. I highly recommend taking her classes, and you’ll likely acquire new friends, too!” ~ Jane Mundy Confesses
I took Nan Tepper’s Substack 101 workshop in May. I devoted five Thursday evenings to learning about the “back-office” on the platform, along with all of the tricks that Nan has learned about posting, notes, gaining traction, visual appeal, etc. The participants all asked questions, and I gradually felt more proficient at mastering Substack. Nan did a great job preparing for the five sessions, and she also offered extra “office hours” via zoom.
I’m not a technology whiz kid. Never have been; never will be. (I’m a finance nerd and a writer). However, I want to be able to maneuver my way around a computer, and avoid frustration. This viewpoint also applied to being on Substack. I do not consider it to be intuitive, but I knew I could decrease my frustration by increasing my knowledge. I strongly recommend Nan’s class! An added benefit is that I met some fascinating people in the class, and we’ll stay in touch. ~ Donna Cygan, The Joy of Financial Security
I’ll show you everything you need to know to jump in, identify your purpose, find a great name for your newsletter, and start writing AND publishing. I’ll offer helpful guidance for ways to build a loyal, interactive, and generous audience. I’ll show you how to navigate Substack and learn the ins and outs of being successful in the greatest writing community available today. In addition to the class time, I’m also providing an office hour for extra coaching.
You’ll get all your questions answered, we’ll brainstorm and prepare you for a fabulous launch utilizing this remarkable platform for publishing your work.
Questions? Message me now. Or, just go for it and sign up for the workshop!
Nan Tepper is a creative non-fiction writer (mostly memoir) and graphic designer. She’s worked for over 10 years as the visual creator of Woodstock Bookfest (the sponsor of this workshop) and many other clients over the course of her 15-year career in web design.
She started her Substack newsletter, The Next Write Thing in January 2024, with 25 subscribers, and has grown her stack to over 2200 readers in 15 months.
Yesterday morning, she woke to find that she’d made it to the #73 spot on the Leaderboard for Rising in Literature! What???
She’s earned the distinction of becoming a Substack Bestseller by reaching a goal of over 100 paid subscribers. She’s also created a separate Substack business, StyleYourStack, so she can help other writers brand and grow their personal newsletters, providing them with the tools they need to attain success in this marvelous community of creators. Nan also offers design services and consulting.
See some reviews of Nan’s work.
