How to Start a Substack — A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Thinking about starting your own Substack but not sure where to begin?
Thinking about starting your own Substack but not sure where to begin?
This simple, no-nonsense guide walks you through each step — from picking a name and setting up your page to writing your first post and sending it out to real readers.
Inside, you’ll find:
✔️ Clear steps to get started fast
✔️ Tips for choosing a topic people want to read
✔️ How to write your first post (without freezing up)
✔️ Easy ways to find your first subscribers
✔️ Basic growth tips so you can stay consistent and build an audience over time
No big promises — just an honest, practical roadmap to launch your newsletter and keep it going without burning out.
If you’ve got something to say, Substack is the easiest way to say it — this guide makes sure you actually hit “publish.”