5 Unexpected Ways I'm Using Substack

(Beyond a Newsletter)

Substack is more than just a newsletter platform to me… it’s become a Swiss Army knife for my creative work.

• A place where I can share what I want

• How I want

• Without the pressure of performing for an algorithm

• Or the tech overwhelm.

I’ve been having such a blast- freely creating my way here- so much so that I shared all I’ve been creating in a recent masterclass for my friend

Claire Venus ✨

It’s always fun to brainstorm ideas and get inspired by new ways to use a tool so I thought I’d share what I’m up to with you.

Because… even though at its core, Substack is an email marketing platform meets a blog…. That’s not how I’ve been using it.

Let me show you the 5 ways I’m using Substack differently:

In this video I share:

• How Substack offers creative freedom

• How I turn my Substack into a print magazine

• How I turn my articles into products

• How I podcast differently on Substack

• How I use YouTube + Substack together

• How I use Substack as another creative storefront for my mini-courses

• A Bonus Way I use Substack Differently: Through Substack Notes

• How I plan to use Substack in the future for: My “TV Show” travel journaling + Substack Lives

• How you can start creating your way on Substack

If you’re feeling inspired by all you’ve seen- I hope this gave you the confidence to go try something new. If you do- please tell us about it in the comments!!!

If you’re feeling motivated but don’t know where to go from here…

I created my Idea Generator Bot and Growth Bot exactly for this reason.

Using my years of knowledge on Substack and the online space- I custom built these on-demand creative companions to help you get organized and deliver the right next step you could take, one-action-at-a-time so you can create your way on Substack.

• Chatting with the Idea Generator Bot will help you uncover new creative ideas, prompts, and themes specific to your expression.

• While the Growth Bot gives you intentional ways to connect those creations with new community members without feeling salesy or stuck in strategy mode.

Together, they help you:

1. Build momentum

2. Find your rhythm

3. And turn your creative ideas into something sustainable

whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow your Substack into something bigger.

So if you’re ready to bring more play and possibility into your creative process, I’d love to see you inside the Substack Starter Kit.