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Ehren The Brand Builder's avatar

This was the kind of entry I was expecting when I joined Substack. This is real gold, not that plated stuff. Real gold.

Phoebe Taylor's avatar

is it useing AI to make cover art and steal from artists and destroy the planet?

Susie Winfield's avatar

I found this post and your masterclass very helpful. It's time to put everything I learned into action.

Jason Welty's avatar

I think there was some surprise to all of it, as I really just joined and started writing. I'm excited to immediately adjust my welcome note and start posting notes regularly. SubStack is such a healthy alternative to all of the vitriol on social media. Thanks for sharing! I've restacked and shared the link with a couple of friends who are also getting started or about to get started.

Richard Holloway's avatar

I have to say, this was one of the best and most informative posts I've read in a long time. Thanks for putting this together and sharing, it's given me so many ideas.

Contrarian Investor Media's avatar

Meh this is mostly Captain Obvious “be unique” stuff

Wes Pearce's avatar

Just took a quick scroll through your Substack and had the same thought.

Ryan Custodio's avatar

Great read. Full of values for someone like me who is new here. Thank you.

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Larry C. Brown's avatar

This is gold Wes. Thanks.

Jo Roberts's avatar

Thank you - this is very useful to know ✨

Mike Friend's avatar

Value packed man thanks!

Yael Mark's avatar

Learned so much, thank you so so mich! I do have additional question.

Is there a way to gate a file for free and paid subscribers? I thought about creating templates that only people who subscribe to my channel will see - to grow my community. Is there an option to that in Substack?

Salim Akhtar's avatar

Great information and will surely like to check it out. Tnx

Mari Ferguson Cheney's avatar

Can you explain the difference between a publication on Substack vs the option a writer is given when you first open the app? I don’t see a place within the app to create a unique publication with unique formatting and I’m wondering if that’s a paid-only service?

Rowsan's avatar

Features don't matter if your core idea is weak. Learn the basics first before chasing what advanced creators are doing.

The Omega Origin Ω. | Lorenzo's avatar

Wes, this is the kind of deep-dive guidance that’s rare and genuinely valuable. Appreciate you pulling back the curtain.

I’m building something a bit different over at The Omega Origin. My focus is on the convergence of IQ, EQ, SQ, and AQ—the full spectrum of intelligence and awareness. It’s for those who want to cut through the noise, break free from the shadows, and move from a place of pure, undivided resonance.

I’m not just writing for clicks, but for those who want to remember who they truly are, to speak truth into form, and to create without limits.

I think there’s a real synergy between the tactical insights you’re sharing here and the deep, foundational work I’m doing on my end. If you’re interested in connecting, I’d love to see where our paths align.

Substack: TheOmegaOrigin.substack.com

Thanks again for creating this space for genuine creators. Appreciate the work you’re doing.

Martin 🏹's avatar

This was a goldmine—so many features I’ve overlooked.