Today we’re hosting the final Substack Writer Office Hours. We started Office Hours almost three years ago because there was a gap between the knowledge our company had about how to run a Substack and the knowledge a typical writer had access to. We wanted to close that gap, while creating a space for writers to interact and get to know each other in the process. Three years later, we believe we’ve achieved those goals together. Office Hours became a central hub for sharing knowledge and connecting to peers in this writer community.
As the product and community on Substack evolve, new ways to access the best knowledge about getting started, growing, and going paid also emerge. Plus, writers are independently forging their own vibrant, supportive communities.
Today, we want to point you to the resources and communities you’ll have on hand going forward.
Communities
We’re dedicating today’s Office Hours thread to help you find or kickstart your own writer community. When we announced we were closing Office Hours, writers told us about a number of online communities that already exist. Others raised their hand to start new ones—
If you’d like to bring a writer community into your world, here’s how to participate in today’s thread:
If you host an existing community, let other writers know who you bring together and how they can join.
If you are looking to meet other writers in your category or working towards a similar goal, tell us. Please be specific:
Who do you want to connect with? Substack categories are a great shared thread for connecting with writers and creators. Or you can get even more specific by niche shared interests. Plus, if you can, connect with writers who are at a similar stage or just ahead of you, to share what you are learning.
Why do you want to connect? Maybe it’s for accountability, guidance or simply for fun!
Visit our mini-guide on finding and connecting with the right people to support you on your journey:
When you see someone in the thread you want to continue a conversation with or make plans, now you can simply use our new direct messaging feature to send them a message.
Resources
Have questions about publishing, growing, or going paid? Here’s where you can go to access the best insight and guidance from the Substack team.
The Substack chatbot. One challenge with Office Hours was that it only took place one hour a week, which was especially hard for international writers. The Substack chatbot now offers writers an on-demand, 24-hour support hotline.
even called the chatbot, “the nicest person on the whole Internet.” Powered by new technologies, the chatbot contains all of the knowledge our team has generated for writers over the past six years—for our blog posts, resource pages, email support, and help center articles. When you ask it a question, you’re tapping all of those resources and lessons to help unblock you.
The Help Center. Search the most frequently asked questions by writers and readers on Substack plus, learn how to technically use every nut and bolt of the Subtack product.
On Substack. Dig into our archive of resources, news, and stories for and about writers. Read the Grow interviews where writers share how they built an audience and an income, or revisit our strategic guides on Chat, Notes, collaboration, and more.
Our team will be in the thread today from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT / 1 p.m.–2 p.m. ET answering outstanding questions and helping connect you to the right people. Then, we’ll close the curtain on Office Hours!
Before we do that, one final note. Thursdays have been a special day for us at Substack HQ because we get to connect with you—the writers, many of whom have shown up week in and week out. On occasion, there were thousands of us in this thread together. The insights we gleaned from Office Hours conversations affected our team’s understanding of Substack, and even influenced the products we built. So thank you, and this isn’t goodbye. You can expect to hear more from us on the
Are you are looking to meet other writers in your category or working towards a similar goal?
Tell us! Please be specific:
--> Who do you want to connect with? Substack categories are a great shared thread for connecting with writers and creators. Or you can get even more specific by niche shared interests. Plus, if you can, connect with writers who are at a similar stage or just ahead of you, to share what you are learning.
--> Why do you want to connect? Maybe it’s for accountability, guidance or simply for fun!
would love to connect with anyone else who writes about the ocean, coastal communities, or marine science!!! I’m a poet & sailor who studied oceanography as an undergraduate. So far I’ve connected with the Substacks Submerged Science and Field Guide to the Anthropocene, but these as the only newsletters that are in essay format and regularly discuss marine affairs. If you know of any other writers, please let me know I’d be so grateful 🩵🌊👩🏼💻
I’d love to connect with those who are writing about finding goodness, truth, and beauty in literature and life! My Substack writings reflect on what we can glean from classic books, films, and artworks!
I want to connect with writers and creators on Substack, particularly those who share similar interests in finance/tech or are in related categories. Additionally, I aim to connect with individuals who are at a similar stage or slightly ahead of me to share learnings. This connection is sought for not just purposes of accountability, guidance, and enjoyment of shared interests, but to build a community of positive KARMA. And a spirit of “AYNI”!
Hi there - I'm looking for journalists covering an off the beaten path country or beat on substack. I write Moldova Matters, an english language newsletter on Moldovan politics, economics and security. It's niche, but Moldova has no Moscow Times or Kyiv Independent so I'm kinda it. I'd love to find a community of other journalists writing newsletters on niche areas and building a small business with it. Cheers!
Hi, I write investigative pieces about ocean policy & marine science, which is more niche of a beat than you might think! I’ve been trying to turn my newsletter into something paid but am in the same boat as you are, presumably. Would love to connect!
Im hoping to connect with other educators who I can learn from and share practices with. Teaching can be a lonely world and opportunities to grow can be scant so I want to help others find some support and learn what they do well!
I work on making cities better for nature and all people, and would enjoy connecting with others in this area! I am co-director of arts for The Nature of Cities, a New York based nonprofit, and run a creative studio called City as Nature with my partner in Korea. We focus on telling stories (here on substack and elsewhere) and taking actions for building the possible city. I have met a few others here, but I gather there must be more of us!
Hi! I'm the founder at The Feel Good Life, where, as an MD, I talk about health and everything prevention, helping people how to avoid going to the doctor. I am sharing courses, common health concerns, health guides and more on the way.
I would LOVE to find writers in the integrative/functional health branch, working on prevention, health education, health awareness, including emotional health. I really want to start a series of interviews where we can bring MASSIVE value to readers so that they can understand how to know their mind and body, and make small changes that will improve their quality of life in the long run. It could be other colleague doctors, therapists, psychologists, trauma experts, pain experts, entrepreneurs, business people who know the value of health within companies, and also super valuable to me is to share relatable experiences, not just through expertise but also personal experience - if anyone is keen to share.
I look to expand widely with my newsletter and connecting to other amazing writers sharing content that overlaps with mine will be IDEAL. I'm definitely open to ideas and collabs too wherever we can both bring value and benefit to our readers. Happy to talk and connect!
Sincerely, the Doctor teaching people how to prevent going to the doctor. :) Cheers!
I love your signature especially! And I would love to connect with you and other like-minded writers. I'm a psychotherapist (trauma specialist) writing a book to teach people how to not need a therapist, so I feel your ethos. :)
I am the founder of Chai Break Podcast, I'd love to connect with other global South Asian immigrants and hear their stories of struggle and success. The process of unlearning a lot of cultural patterns, breaking norms and challenging narratives. We're in Season 3, talking about Mental Health in the South Asian Space.
This is great, I’d love to connect with other South Asians, especially those writing on mental health issues. I’ve written a bit — and plan to write more — on identity and men’s mental health, especially being a South Asian immigrant in the UK, so will definitely listen to your podcast.
Thank you so much. As much as mental health in the South Asian space is taboo, the bigger struggle with men in our culture is the lack of tools to express emotions freely, since they're labeled weak and not manly enough and so on. So, we definitely need more men talking about it and normalizing conversations around it. Please do listen, and would love to hear your thoughts.
This sounds amazing! I have also been looking to connect with other South Asians. I touch a lot upon culture and mental health in my writing, so this is really interesting and I'm looking forward to learning more about your work. Just subscribed!
Hi Brina, so great connecting with you. I'll be sure to check out your writing and Subscribe. The podcast is available on all major platforms. I'd love to know your thoughts on it. Thank you.
I'd love to connect with other creative (stay at home) mothers/caregivers, just beginning entrepreneurs, tarot readers, spiritual healers, and folks looking to build collaborative communities.
My main purpose is to offer and share resources, inspiration, and encouragement! 💖
You are speaking my language, Mariah! I'm not a stay-at-home mom or caregiver, but I am a relatively-new freelancer who is using cards to help me learn to trust my intuition and pursue a more creative career outside of corporate. I'd love to connect!
I'm brand new to substack and would love to connect with others who are healing from chronic illnesses like Lyme Disease, Mold Illness, and PTSD. I'm also looking forward to connecting with fellow world travelers and adventurers.
Many thanks, Chris! I'm just dipping my toes in for now and checking substack out for now for my author clients as well as for my own writing down the line. Appreciate the warm welcome!
I'm curious to meet anyone writing about Japanese and other East Asian pop culture, language, etc. I mainly write about music, but with a bit more of an introspective bent than some other Substacks I've found in my space geared towards criticism or curation, so I would love to discover more work from that kind of intimate, diaristic point of view.
I'm the author of The Kyote: explaining the week in Japan.
I love your voice; I don't think my work would meet your definition of intimate though. I'm a couple of week late to this thread though so will attempt to reach out through different means.
Hi, sorry I'm quite late getting back to you as well! I wanted to thank you for your kind compliment. I like the informative angle of your newsletter, intimate or not, so you've got a new subscriber in me. 😊 Definitely feel free to get in touch whenever!
I lived in Jappan for several years and now based in Korea. Write a whole lot about Japan, but mostly traditional ecological culture and urbanism. I guess that is not pop culture 😅 ?
Hi Caity. I am into Japanese culture and music. I do a side gig where I teach quite a lot of Japanese people. I have a little background in music. I would love to connect with you.
I have a Love/Hate (well, NOT hate exactly 😏) relationship with my Substack topic. I love everything I write there, but categorizing for exercises like this is rather problematic. My topic is "The Art of Unintended Consequences". At first glance, it might seem non-fiction.
I usually START with a historical or current event, but ultimately, I incorporate a bit of fictionalized content, some humor, and some personal flavor. It becomes something else. It is Fictionalized Non-Fiction/Personal Reflection/Personal Experience/Humor/Social Commentary. 😁 Any thoughts on how to simply categorize that?
Interesting idea, however the consequences of my work in making macroeconomics true science are intended and to a large degree writing about it is also art.
It's good to be doing something different - that is sure to help you stand out in a crowded space like this! Some call what you're doing there 'Creative Non-Fiction'. Which is a nice term for it. It sounds like a great blend of things, though. Best of luck with it all... 😎
Health and wellness writers and practitioners can subscribe to my community calendar to find out about upcoming virtual meetups. I worked in online marketing consulting for nearly a decade before launching my Substack in 2021.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GENTLE SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR RESTORATIVE WRITING? ARE YOU EXPLORING WRITING FOR YOUR HEALTH, WELLBEING AND PERSONAL CREATIVITY?
Explore the connections between bodily, felt self and the page, craft and personal truth. Let go of shoulds and oughts and make space for desire. Get unstuck. Tell your story. We would love you meet you!
New Substack writers and creators wanting to super-charge their Substack game are my community.
My newsletter is full of Substack tutorials, tips, survival strategies and growth ideas, which I've collected growing a science-y newsletter to $16.7K under a different account.
I created a Whatsapp group with two separate sections: one for accountability and one as a water-cooler space for anyone wanting to find co-working partners, sharing advice or simply coming for a cuppa tea to relax and take a break from writing. I created it after I shared a note and several people said they'd love to take part in something like it. So far we've been doing co-working sessions and it's working like a marvel for us there. Anyone is welcome! Here's the link to join the main group and then you can choose if you want to join any of the 2 sub-groups in there. HUGS to all! https://chat.whatsapp.com/EXMof1TNhYyAxsvkl2FYse
I also interview entrepreneurs and creative in a series called "Pathfinders."
My goal is to create a collaborative community to share resources, inspire each other, refill our creative well. I'm launching a series of workshops, including a nature journaling series in March. I'm open to ideas for collaborations and supporting/uplifting others. We thrive together! 💗😊
Hi all, I don't host this myself but I'm a member of this community for family historians and genealogists. Check it out-- https://projectkin.substack.com/ In addition to tips and resources there are opportunities for guest posts.
At The Artemisian, I am building community via monthly workshops around self-development and inner work through the lens of Jungian psychology and archetypal studies (like mythology, archetypes, dreams).
Most of the content I offer is free (articles, discussion threads, podcasts). Joining the paid tier gives you access to exclusive classes where we can come together to explore these concepts in deeper study and exploration.
That's awesome! I've been diving into Caroline Myss' work with archetypes and am hosting my first workshop about this topic (combining it with some astrology) next month. It'd be great to collaborate in the future!
I host a podcast called "Authors and Embers," where writers come together to do table reads of their stories, and talk craft.
Those looking to join can head over to my substack, www.coleschapters.com. In my table of contents (huge picture that says "start here,") you can find a link to join me on the podcast!
Thanks for all the responses in Office Hours! Just want to ask/suggest, if there is a plan to make DMs for groups? This would be an easy way for writers to make support or collaboration grouos
We’re working hard to make Substack better and part of that is hearing from folks like you! I'll be sure to pass this suggestion along to the product team.
'Substack Communities' sounds like a good idea. The best way I can be specific about my own particular niche (in Slouching Towards Bethlehem) is to quote how I describe it on the site: "My reflections on the Spirit of the Age. I explore the political underpinnings of our 21st c. Zeitgeist; the rise of its 'Social Justice' religion and victimhood cults. Plus occasional posts on more cheery stuff." A quite nichey niche no doubt! But there are quite a lot of very successful 'stacks that broadly fit this description nevertheless. Plus quite a lot smaller than my 800 subscriber one. So that's me. And it just remains to say thank you to the Office Hours team for all your hard work over the last 3 years.
Your Substack name caught my eye (it's perfection) and I was not disappointed by your articles. If you ever find a good community, we'd love to join or even just follow.
Maybe some overlap with what I blog about--not sure. I caught a glimpse of "Shall We Dance?" and will go back and read more when I get a chance. I wrote a similar post about the masculine and feminine with a similar title, It's a Dance. I'm approaching this from a Christian perspective and how we have gotten off track. A community would be great to connect with someone else in such a "nichey niche." Sometimes it feels like I'm spitting in the wind. Not sure if I fit anywhere. :)
If any writers and creators in Los Angeles want to connect, we do occasionally meet up through https://angelenos.substack.com/ ! We haven't been super active lately, but hopefully that will change one we're done with all this rain.🤞
Thank you for everything you've done to bring writers and creators together, Katie! (And Bailey too!) I'm sure it was a lot of work, but it's very appreciated. I feel like I grew so much and made new friends through these weekly gatherings, and I'm sad to see them go but excited to see it evolve in the future!
I'm wearing a black plastic trashcan-liner, as always. Keeps the rain off, until I can afford to mend the holes in the roof. #FurtherConfessionsOfASubstackWriter
Ha! As a Substack writer who was just told yesterday that she'll need a new roof soon, may I ask what brand of trashcan liner/rain coat you find most effective?
Some people say that breathable fabrics are the way, but I say: if it keeps the moisture in, it keeps the moisture out. A little discomfort is a small price to pay.
OK, a lot of discomfort.
OK: it's because I can't afford breathable fabrics.
in my Online Writing School there are writers and creators who want to learn and grow together. They get a community, can ask questions, get tutorial videos. When they have a question, I answer them often with a video.
We not only talk about Substack and growing and email list. We also talk about YouTube, Google, Website, writing on Medium, personal branding.
We'll soon also have live webinars and workshops.
We also have challenges.
You can join my free Online Writing Club or become a paid subscriber and join us inside the Online Writing 🏫 by becoming a paid subscriber.
We're more than 4,000 with 90 members now.
Would love 💕 to welcome more people!
I'm a mom, marketer and writer
My DMs are open and you can also Chat with me.
Wanna have fun writing and growing together? Join us. 💜
Hi Yina, that makes me smile. Wonderful. You can join us super easy by becoming a premium paid subscriber (you can connect with our tribe members, find an A to your Qs and watch my tutorials, connect with me, learn from experts who share exclusive content).
Hey, guys! I'm a bit late, but feel free to join my community at Living Your Purpose, where we work on defining our life vision and supporting each other's success.
If you're passionate about mortgages, real estate financing, or investment strategies and are looking to connect with other like-minded writers and professionals, you're in the right place! Join the Mortgage Matters community to share insights, exchange ideas, and support each other on this journey. Whether you're a fellow writer, industry expert, or simply someone eager to learn, let's connect and grow together.
Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and questions in the comments below or reach out to me directly. Let's build a network of knowledge and success!
I would love to connect with anyone else who writes about the ocean, coastal communities, or marine science!!! I’m a poet & sailor who studied oceanography as an undergraduate. So far I’ve connected with the Substacks Submerged Science and Field Guide to the Anthropocene, but these as the only newsletters that are in essay format and regularly discuss marine affairs. If you know of any other writers, please let me know I’d be so grateful 🩵🌊👩🏼💻
I’d love to connect with creatives, especially those who are in the Philippines (where I’m from), Japan (where I’m now), and the US (where I’ll be moving to)! Aside from writing, I also do photography and love art and music events!
I need help. I somehow have two accounts . My first account has my original handle but i have tried everything to get back to that account and cannot get there. Signed out ect ect. I have read all I can on substack and this problem is not addressed. I cannot find a way to contact Substack regarding this. I would gladly pay for someone to help me fix this problem and other set up questions I have.
Thank you for your commitment, so grateful to have found some peeps along the way and hope we can all PICK UP THE TORCH!
🎨 I write about ways we can develop our ARTISTS EYE through mindful practices which open us to noticing beauty in the every day and leads to more GRATITUDE and POSITIVITY. 💫 HAPPY TO CONNECT with others who may find this valuable or sympatico !
Late to the party- but happy to connect. I'm a personal trainer, yoga instructor and plant-based diet enthusiast who writes about healing through the lens of my expertise and also through memoir / personal history. Looking forward to connecting!
I am looking for other cleantech writers. Hoping to highlight eco products and increase awareness to drive adoption and accelerate emissions reductions.
It's great that you're getting close to having a manuscript finished. However, Snowflakes in a Blizzard (snowflakesarise.wordpress.com)
snowflakesarise.wordpress.com) has to focus on books that have been published (or self published) for a very practical reason – the idea is to entice potential readers to buy books, and they can't buy something that has no outlet yet.
However, your note reminds me of another issue we all face. Perhaps there could be some better mechanism for disseminating a completed manuscript among a group of writers such as Substack. Any positive comments could be then used in the search for a publisher. It seems to me that a manuscript shouldn't be just an inert prisoner of someone's computer or desk drawer, a caterpillar waiting to hatch – it should be working for the author who created it.
Anyone who feels lost trying to navigate the world, I'm right there with you. Check out my weekly newsletter, Brach's Thoughts, as I try to formulate my ideas into sentences that sounds pretty. I'd love to connect and read other people's work too! Please give my work a read!!
Hi I have two SS's. The first going onto 3 years is very niche topic that combines my lived experience returning back to authenticity and soul truth and reconnecting with my body and life. This covers lot of things including deconstructing from Christianity, deconditioning from wider societal and cultural influences, parenting and re-parenting, inner-outer healing, embodiment, complex trauma/ACEs and explores various aspects of spirituality, philosophy and psychology along the way. This has a podcast attached mainly directed towards deconstructing Christians.
The second SS is new. I am an ex-teacher with a love and specialism in psychology. I write to support transitioning teachers find work and create a life they love after years of self-sacrifice and burnout.
I would love to connect with anyone who has an interest in the above and see where it leads.
I am also very interested in connecting with other people with similar lived experiences and other Black and ethnic minority writers in general but particularly non-US.
To whoever has a moment - I'm relatively new here & still trying to find out how it works. So far I know how to follow people I.e. read articles & like them & comment. But I still can't work out how to write something....could someone please tell me how I do that then I can invite friends to read my small writings. As an oldie I would really appreciate some easy how to steps, thank you in advance 😊
👋 Hey there. I'm Zoë -- looking to connect with other writers and readers around how small things can = big changes. I write about simple habits and playful experiences that help open us up and transform into new ways of living and being. 💛
Hi Zoë! I think our publications sound very compatible! 💫 I write about ways we can develop our ARTISTS EYE through mindful practices which open us to noticing beauty in the EVERY day and leads to more GRATITUDE and POSITIVITY. Maybe we can collaborate !
first I stopped to received email messages from readers posting comments under my posts. Today I can't even respond to them any more under my own post, even when trying different types of browsers.
Please, let me know, is this a CENSORSHIP, or some kind of 'strange error'???? PLEASE RESPOND.
Substack really needs to feature more creative writing or (even better) poetry. Or at the very least have a better way of finding more people writing the sort of obscure things one may be interested in.
Hi! I'm Najwa, a nigerian law student that writes fictional comedy, sometimes. Or just random things. So um, i don't know if anyone would be willing to start a community or add me to an already existing one. Thank you in advance❤
I have an about 600 subscribers , largely African, mostly silent, alas, so it may not be the community you’re looking for. But I write fiction set in Africa and I’d be happy to comp you a paid subscription so you can read the current serialisation of one of my novels. Check out my page and let me know if you’re interested. https://candimiller.substack.com/p/dear-paid-subscriber
Are you are looking to meet other writers in your category or working towards a similar goal?
Tell us! Please be specific:
--> Who do you want to connect with? Substack categories are a great shared thread for connecting with writers and creators. Or you can get even more specific by niche shared interests. Plus, if you can, connect with writers who are at a similar stage or just ahead of you, to share what you are learning.
--> Why do you want to connect? Maybe it’s for accountability, guidance or simply for fun!
would love to connect with anyone else who writes about the ocean, coastal communities, or marine science!!! I’m a poet & sailor who studied oceanography as an undergraduate. So far I’ve connected with the Substacks Submerged Science and Field Guide to the Anthropocene, but these as the only newsletters that are in essay format and regularly discuss marine affairs. If you know of any other writers, please let me know I’d be so grateful 🩵🌊👩🏼💻
I'm a flower farmer writing about - unsurprisingly - flowers and farming with a regenerative twist.
I would love to connect with gardeners, farmers, and those interested in using their land for the benefit of the environment.
(And would also love to know what category y'all decided to use because none of them seem to fit particularly well)
Are you ,is not grammatically correct , I think.
I’d love to connect with those who are writing about finding goodness, truth, and beauty in literature and life! My Substack writings reflect on what we can glean from classic books, films, and artworks!
Oooo nice! Let's connect ✏️✨
Read me I'm goody truthy 💌
Anybody else here writing about wrestling?
I want to connect with writers and creators on Substack, particularly those who share similar interests in finance/tech or are in related categories. Additionally, I aim to connect with individuals who are at a similar stage or slightly ahead of me to share learnings. This connection is sought for not just purposes of accountability, guidance, and enjoyment of shared interests, but to build a community of positive KARMA. And a spirit of “AYNI”!
Hi there - I'm looking for journalists covering an off the beaten path country or beat on substack. I write Moldova Matters, an english language newsletter on Moldovan politics, economics and security. It's niche, but Moldova has no Moscow Times or Kyiv Independent so I'm kinda it. I'd love to find a community of other journalists writing newsletters on niche areas and building a small business with it. Cheers!
Hi, I write investigative pieces about ocean policy & marine science, which is more niche of a beat than you might think! I’ve been trying to turn my newsletter into something paid but am in the same boat as you are, presumably. Would love to connect!
Im hoping to connect with other educators who I can learn from and share practices with. Teaching can be a lonely world and opportunities to grow can be scant so I want to help others find some support and learn what they do well!
I work on making cities better for nature and all people, and would enjoy connecting with others in this area! I am co-director of arts for The Nature of Cities, a New York based nonprofit, and run a creative studio called City as Nature with my partner in Korea. We focus on telling stories (here on substack and elsewhere) and taking actions for building the possible city. I have met a few others here, but I gather there must be more of us!
That’s a great mission! I’ve written about the research in how proximity to green spaces correlates with lower risk for preterm birth 🧡
I just read one of your writings on nature's rhythms and perinatal health and it was so eye opening! <3
Hi! I'm the founder at The Feel Good Life, where, as an MD, I talk about health and everything prevention, helping people how to avoid going to the doctor. I am sharing courses, common health concerns, health guides and more on the way.
I would LOVE to find writers in the integrative/functional health branch, working on prevention, health education, health awareness, including emotional health. I really want to start a series of interviews where we can bring MASSIVE value to readers so that they can understand how to know their mind and body, and make small changes that will improve their quality of life in the long run. It could be other colleague doctors, therapists, psychologists, trauma experts, pain experts, entrepreneurs, business people who know the value of health within companies, and also super valuable to me is to share relatable experiences, not just through expertise but also personal experience - if anyone is keen to share.
I look to expand widely with my newsletter and connecting to other amazing writers sharing content that overlaps with mine will be IDEAL. I'm definitely open to ideas and collabs too wherever we can both bring value and benefit to our readers. Happy to talk and connect!
Sincerely, the Doctor teaching people how to prevent going to the doctor. :) Cheers!
I love your signature especially! And I would love to connect with you and other like-minded writers. I'm a psychotherapist (trauma specialist) writing a book to teach people how to not need a therapist, so I feel your ethos. :)
I love this, Mariana! Thank you for sharing. I’d love to have a conversation with you on my podcast, BreakFearFindFreedom.
Hi! I love this mission and would love to be featured for an interview. I focus on the childbearing year: fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Awesome! Let's connect!💃🏻 thefeelgoodlife@substack.com
I am the founder of Chai Break Podcast, I'd love to connect with other global South Asian immigrants and hear their stories of struggle and success. The process of unlearning a lot of cultural patterns, breaking norms and challenging narratives. We're in Season 3, talking about Mental Health in the South Asian Space.
chaiversations.org
This is great, I’d love to connect with other South Asians, especially those writing on mental health issues. I’ve written a bit — and plan to write more — on identity and men’s mental health, especially being a South Asian immigrant in the UK, so will definitely listen to your podcast.
Thank you so much. As much as mental health in the South Asian space is taboo, the bigger struggle with men in our culture is the lack of tools to express emotions freely, since they're labeled weak and not manly enough and so on. So, we definitely need more men talking about it and normalizing conversations around it. Please do listen, and would love to hear your thoughts.
This sounds amazing! I have also been looking to connect with other South Asians. I touch a lot upon culture and mental health in my writing, so this is really interesting and I'm looking forward to learning more about your work. Just subscribed!
Hi Brina, so great connecting with you. I'll be sure to check out your writing and Subscribe. The podcast is available on all major platforms. I'd love to know your thoughts on it. Thank you.
Super appreciate that! I have it opened up and plan to listen later :) Looking forward to chatting more.
I'd love to connect with other creative (stay at home) mothers/caregivers, just beginning entrepreneurs, tarot readers, spiritual healers, and folks looking to build collaborative communities.
My main purpose is to offer and share resources, inspiration, and encouragement! 💖
You are speaking my language, Mariah! I'm not a stay-at-home mom or caregiver, but I am a relatively-new freelancer who is using cards to help me learn to trust my intuition and pursue a more creative career outside of corporate. I'd love to connect!
Hi Mariah - I like the sound of your SS.
Hi Mariah, I’m in the motherhood space here and would love to connect. Thanks for posting!
I'm brand new to substack and would love to connect with others who are healing from chronic illnesses like Lyme Disease, Mold Illness, and PTSD. I'm also looking forward to connecting with fellow world travelers and adventurers.
Hello and welcome to the site! Good luck with your projects on here... 😎
Many thanks, Chris! I'm just dipping my toes in for now and checking substack out for now for my author clients as well as for my own writing down the line. Appreciate the warm welcome!
Hi Rachel. I would love to connect with a fellow newbie with chronic illness...
Thanks, Maynk. Sounds good. I'm sorry you're dealing with chronic illness as well.
Yep. And I am making efforts to heal.
I'm curious to meet anyone writing about Japanese and other East Asian pop culture, language, etc. I mainly write about music, but with a bit more of an introspective bent than some other Substacks I've found in my space geared towards criticism or curation, so I would love to discover more work from that kind of intimate, diaristic point of view.
I'm the author of The Kyote: explaining the week in Japan.
I love your voice; I don't think my work would meet your definition of intimate though. I'm a couple of week late to this thread though so will attempt to reach out through different means.
Hi, sorry I'm quite late getting back to you as well! I wanted to thank you for your kind compliment. I like the informative angle of your newsletter, intimate or not, so you've got a new subscriber in me. 😊 Definitely feel free to get in touch whenever!
I lived in Jappan for several years and now based in Korea. Write a whole lot about Japan, but mostly traditional ecological culture and urbanism. I guess that is not pop culture 😅 ?
Hi Caity. I am into Japanese culture and music. I do a side gig where I teach quite a lot of Japanese people. I have a little background in music. I would love to connect with you.
I have a Love/Hate (well, NOT hate exactly 😏) relationship with my Substack topic. I love everything I write there, but categorizing for exercises like this is rather problematic. My topic is "The Art of Unintended Consequences". At first glance, it might seem non-fiction.
I usually START with a historical or current event, but ultimately, I incorporate a bit of fictionalized content, some humor, and some personal flavor. It becomes something else. It is Fictionalized Non-Fiction/Personal Reflection/Personal Experience/Humor/Social Commentary. 😁 Any thoughts on how to simply categorize that?
Interesting idea, however the consequences of my work in making macroeconomics true science are intended and to a large degree writing about it is also art.
It's good to be doing something different - that is sure to help you stand out in a crowded space like this! Some call what you're doing there 'Creative Non-Fiction'. Which is a nice term for it. It sounds like a great blend of things, though. Best of luck with it all... 😎
If there’s anyone on here who writes body horror, I wouldn’t mind getting some directions.
It’s a weird little chunk of grief and expressionism and gore, but I have to imagine there’s other people on here.
Hello! I would love to connect! I have written body horror and about body horror.
Do you host an existing community for Substack writers and creators? Let other writers know who you bring together and how they can join.
Health and wellness writers and practitioners can subscribe to my community calendar to find out about upcoming virtual meetups. I worked in online marketing consulting for nearly a decade before launching my Substack in 2021.
Calendar here: https://lu.ma/brighterdaysdarkernights
And you can find the replay of our most recent event about creating digital workflows here: https://www.brighterdaysdarkernights.com/p/replay-creating-digital-workflows
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New Substack writers and creators wanting to super-charge their Substack game are my community.
My newsletter is full of Substack tutorials, tips, survival strategies and growth ideas, which I've collected growing a science-y newsletter to $16.7K under a different account.
It's all free and always will be, so come on over and check it out. https://pubstacksuccess.substack.com/
Hi Karen! Thank you for making Substack easier to undestand and optimize! I just subscribed.
I created a Whatsapp group with two separate sections: one for accountability and one as a water-cooler space for anyone wanting to find co-working partners, sharing advice or simply coming for a cuppa tea to relax and take a break from writing. I created it after I shared a note and several people said they'd love to take part in something like it. So far we've been doing co-working sessions and it's working like a marvel for us there. Anyone is welcome! Here's the link to join the main group and then you can choose if you want to join any of the 2 sub-groups in there. HUGS to all! https://chat.whatsapp.com/EXMof1TNhYyAxsvkl2FYse
Hi! I host community art shares for artists/creatives of all backgrounds. Here's an example: https://thebarefootbeat.substack.com/p/may-community-art-share
I also interview entrepreneurs and creative in a series called "Pathfinders."
My goal is to create a collaborative community to share resources, inspire each other, refill our creative well. I'm launching a series of workshops, including a nature journaling series in March. I'm open to ideas for collaborations and supporting/uplifting others. We thrive together! 💗😊
Hi all, I don't host this myself but I'm a member of this community for family historians and genealogists. Check it out-- https://projectkin.substack.com/ In addition to tips and resources there are opportunities for guest posts.
At Sports Square, I am creating a sports community for everyone!
Anyone who wants to talk sports or just have some fun, subscribe to Sports Square to access the chat. EVERYTHING IS FREE
I host a monthly “find your tribe” - find and be found by “your people”. It currently has over 450 comments. Feel free to join in! https://musingsbymika.substack.com/p/want-to-play-find-your-tribe/comments
At The Artemisian, I am building community via monthly workshops around self-development and inner work through the lens of Jungian psychology and archetypal studies (like mythology, archetypes, dreams).
Most of the content I offer is free (articles, discussion threads, podcasts). Joining the paid tier gives you access to exclusive classes where we can come together to explore these concepts in deeper study and exploration.
https://alyssapolizzi.substack.com/
Hi Alyssa, great to hear about your substack! I love Jungian books and psychology.
That's awesome! I've been diving into Caroline Myss' work with archetypes and am hosting my first workshop about this topic (combining it with some astrology) next month. It'd be great to collaborate in the future!
I host a podcast called "Authors and Embers," where writers come together to do table reads of their stories, and talk craft.
Those looking to join can head over to my substack, www.coleschapters.com. In my table of contents (huge picture that says "start here,") you can find a link to join me on the podcast!
Thanks for all the responses in Office Hours! Just want to ask/suggest, if there is a plan to make DMs for groups? This would be an easy way for writers to make support or collaboration grouos
We’re working hard to make Substack better and part of that is hearing from folks like you! I'll be sure to pass this suggestion along to the product team.
'Substack Communities' sounds like a good idea. The best way I can be specific about my own particular niche (in Slouching Towards Bethlehem) is to quote how I describe it on the site: "My reflections on the Spirit of the Age. I explore the political underpinnings of our 21st c. Zeitgeist; the rise of its 'Social Justice' religion and victimhood cults. Plus occasional posts on more cheery stuff." A quite nichey niche no doubt! But there are quite a lot of very successful 'stacks that broadly fit this description nevertheless. Plus quite a lot smaller than my 800 subscriber one. So that's me. And it just remains to say thank you to the Office Hours team for all your hard work over the last 3 years.
Your Substack name caught my eye (it's perfection) and I was not disappointed by your articles. If you ever find a good community, we'd love to join or even just follow.
Maybe some overlap with what I blog about--not sure. I caught a glimpse of "Shall We Dance?" and will go back and read more when I get a chance. I wrote a similar post about the masculine and feminine with a similar title, It's a Dance. I'm approaching this from a Christian perspective and how we have gotten off track. A community would be great to connect with someone else in such a "nichey niche." Sometimes it feels like I'm spitting in the wind. Not sure if I fit anywhere. :)
Thanks for reaching out....let me know what you make of Shall We Dance as and when you get to it.
I left you a comment. Good thoughts.
Thank you. I've just sent you a longish reply.
If any writers and creators in Los Angeles want to connect, we do occasionally meet up through https://angelenos.substack.com/ ! We haven't been super active lately, but hopefully that will change one we're done with all this rain.🤞
I'll check it out
Love it!!
Thank you for everything you've done to bring writers and creators together, Katie! (And Bailey too!) I'm sure it was a lot of work, but it's very appreciated. I feel like I grew so much and made new friends through these weekly gatherings, and I'm sad to see them go but excited to see it evolve in the future!
Thank you for showing up week in and week out to create this space with us!
I can barely host myself, let alone anyone else. #ConfessionsOfASubstackWriter
Honestly, this is valid. I'm attending office hours in my PJs!
goalz
HA! So am I!
That's it I'm putting on my PJs
I'm wearing a black plastic trashcan-liner, as always. Keeps the rain off, until I can afford to mend the holes in the roof. #FurtherConfessionsOfASubstackWriter
Ha! As a Substack writer who was just told yesterday that she'll need a new roof soon, may I ask what brand of trashcan liner/rain coat you find most effective?
Some people say that breathable fabrics are the way, but I say: if it keeps the moisture in, it keeps the moisture out. A little discomfort is a small price to pay.
OK, a lot of discomfort.
OK: it's because I can't afford breathable fabrics.
I hear GLAD bags keep you happy.
Hi Katie,
in my Online Writing School there are writers and creators who want to learn and grow together. They get a community, can ask questions, get tutorial videos. When they have a question, I answer them often with a video.
We not only talk about Substack and growing and email list. We also talk about YouTube, Google, Website, writing on Medium, personal branding.
We'll soon also have live webinars and workshops.
We also have challenges.
You can join my free Online Writing Club or become a paid subscriber and join us inside the Online Writing 🏫 by becoming a paid subscriber.
We're more than 4,000 with 90 members now.
Would love 💕 to welcome more people!
I'm a mom, marketer and writer
My DMs are open and you can also Chat with me.
Wanna have fun writing and growing together? Join us. 💜
Would love to meet you inside,
Kristina
Hi Kristina, I’d love to join the Online Writing Club to start. Going to look for it now. Thanks for creating this space.
Hi Yina, that makes me smile. Wonderful. You can join us super easy by becoming a premium paid subscriber (you can connect with our tribe members, find an A to your Qs and watch my tutorials, connect with me, learn from experts who share exclusive content).
I'll send you a DM.🥰
I would love to join you as well. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sent you a DM
Hi Brenda, awesome. You can join us inside Substack School 🎒 and the Online Writing School by becoming a paid subscriber. The membership is included.
Would love to meet you inside and help you 🚀
Hey, guys! I'm a bit late, but feel free to join my community at Living Your Purpose, where we work on defining our life vision and supporting each other's success.
If you're passionate about mortgages, real estate financing, or investment strategies and are looking to connect with other like-minded writers and professionals, you're in the right place! Join the Mortgage Matters community to share insights, exchange ideas, and support each other on this journey. Whether you're a fellow writer, industry expert, or simply someone eager to learn, let's connect and grow together.
Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and questions in the comments below or reach out to me directly. Let's build a network of knowledge and success!
I would love to connect with anyone else who writes about the ocean, coastal communities, or marine science!!! I’m a poet & sailor who studied oceanography as an undergraduate. So far I’ve connected with the Substacks Submerged Science and Field Guide to the Anthropocene, but these as the only newsletters that are in essay format and regularly discuss marine affairs. If you know of any other writers, please let me know I’d be so grateful 🩵🌊👩🏼💻
I am inviting my friends,& what will happen to me?
Abdiarahi746 4@gmail.com
I’d love to connect with creatives, especially those who are in the Philippines (where I’m from), Japan (where I’m now), and the US (where I’ll be moving to)! Aside from writing, I also do photography and love art and music events!
Gedaa
I need help. I somehow have two accounts . My first account has my original handle but i have tried everything to get back to that account and cannot get there. Signed out ect ect. I have read all I can on substack and this problem is not addressed. I cannot find a way to contact Substack regarding this. I would gladly pay for someone to help me fix this problem and other set up questions I have.
Thank you for your commitment, so grateful to have found some peeps along the way and hope we can all PICK UP THE TORCH!
🎨 I write about ways we can develop our ARTISTS EYE through mindful practices which open us to noticing beauty in the every day and leads to more GRATITUDE and POSITIVITY. 💫 HAPPY TO CONNECT with others who may find this valuable or sympatico !
Hiya gang hi hi
Late to the party- but happy to connect. I'm a personal trainer, yoga instructor and plant-based diet enthusiast who writes about healing through the lens of my expertise and also through memoir / personal history. Looking forward to connecting!
I am looking for other cleantech writers. Hoping to highlight eco products and increase awareness to drive adoption and accelerate emissions reductions.
decision-making in that space is so important! added your substack to my list to check out :)
Dear Jay Ann:
It's great that you're getting close to having a manuscript finished. However, Snowflakes in a Blizzard (snowflakesarise.wordpress.com)
snowflakesarise.wordpress.com) has to focus on books that have been published (or self published) for a very practical reason – the idea is to entice potential readers to buy books, and they can't buy something that has no outlet yet.
However, your note reminds me of another issue we all face. Perhaps there could be some better mechanism for disseminating a completed manuscript among a group of writers such as Substack. Any positive comments could be then used in the search for a publisher. It seems to me that a manuscript shouldn't be just an inert prisoner of someone's computer or desk drawer, a caterpillar waiting to hatch – it should be working for the author who created it.
What is your current project about?
Best,
Darrell Laurant
Anyone who feels lost trying to navigate the world, I'm right there with you. Check out my weekly newsletter, Brach's Thoughts, as I try to formulate my ideas into sentences that sounds pretty. I'd love to connect and read other people's work too! Please give my work a read!!
https://brachsthoughts.substack.com
Any sports writers, head to sports.substack.co
Hi I have two SS's. The first going onto 3 years is very niche topic that combines my lived experience returning back to authenticity and soul truth and reconnecting with my body and life. This covers lot of things including deconstructing from Christianity, deconditioning from wider societal and cultural influences, parenting and re-parenting, inner-outer healing, embodiment, complex trauma/ACEs and explores various aspects of spirituality, philosophy and psychology along the way. This has a podcast attached mainly directed towards deconstructing Christians.
The second SS is new. I am an ex-teacher with a love and specialism in psychology. I write to support transitioning teachers find work and create a life they love after years of self-sacrifice and burnout.
I would love to connect with anyone who has an interest in the above and see where it leads.
I am also very interested in connecting with other people with similar lived experiences and other Black and ethnic minority writers in general but particularly non-US.
To whoever has a moment - I'm relatively new here & still trying to find out how it works. So far I know how to follow people I.e. read articles & like them & comment. But I still can't work out how to write something....could someone please tell me how I do that then I can invite friends to read my small writings. As an oldie I would really appreciate some easy how to steps, thank you in advance 😊
Hi Amar. What am I looking for on your page??
👋 Hey there. I'm Zoë -- looking to connect with other writers and readers around how small things can = big changes. I write about simple habits and playful experiences that help open us up and transform into new ways of living and being. 💛
Hi Zoë! I think our publications sound very compatible! 💫 I write about ways we can develop our ARTISTS EYE through mindful practices which open us to noticing beauty in the EVERY day and leads to more GRATITUDE and POSITIVITY. Maybe we can collaborate !
I'd love to! Send me a note -- zbjornson@gmail.com
Will do ! ☺️
Really awesome work, Zoë! Keep doing your thing 👏
I'd love to connect with people who make zines as well as writing on Substack!
Substack team,
first I stopped to received email messages from readers posting comments under my posts. Today I can't even respond to them any more under my own post, even when trying different types of browsers.
Please, let me know, is this a CENSORSHIP, or some kind of 'strange error'???? PLEASE RESPOND.
Thank you.
Is there a directory of the Writer Office Hours? Being naive as someone can be I think it's the best place to start?
I write poetry, which in terms of obscurity feels more like being in a ditch then a niche.
https://micz.substack.com/p/voice-of-the-fire
Substack really needs to feature more creative writing or (even better) poetry. Or at the very least have a better way of finding more people writing the sort of obscure things one may be interested in.
Hi! I'm Najwa, a nigerian law student that writes fictional comedy, sometimes. Or just random things. So um, i don't know if anyone would be willing to start a community or add me to an already existing one. Thank you in advance❤
I have an about 600 subscribers , largely African, mostly silent, alas, so it may not be the community you’re looking for. But I write fiction set in Africa and I’d be happy to comp you a paid subscription so you can read the current serialisation of one of my novels. Check out my page and let me know if you’re interested. https://candimiller.substack.com/p/dear-paid-subscriber