This is a great post that will be very helpful for new writers to Substack. It's great how you outlined your process, right down to the difficulty with titles. I share that challenge in a big way, my brain always comes up with funky, nonsensical titles that I'd rather use and sometimes I have to remind myself that other readers will have no clue what I mean so I choose the 'boring' one!
Titles are a tricky subject. You need an engaging title because you want people to click and know more. But at the same time you don’t want something click baity.
My conclusion is that as long as your article delivers on the title then it can’t be deemed click bait.
Great post! I came across this after your reply to my comment on Office Hours. I’m happy to see we’ve covered some of the same points! Congrats on your milestone, Martin!
Great post as always and I think you nailed everything for that can help someone else kick off.
This is a great post that will be very helpful for new writers to Substack. It's great how you outlined your process, right down to the difficulty with titles. I share that challenge in a big way, my brain always comes up with funky, nonsensical titles that I'd rather use and sometimes I have to remind myself that other readers will have no clue what I mean so I choose the 'boring' one!
Ha, yes!
Titles are a tricky subject. You need an engaging title because you want people to click and know more. But at the same time you don’t want something click baity.
My conclusion is that as long as your article delivers on the title then it can’t be deemed click bait.
I like that conclusion!
Congrats Martin on you first year, great progress and writing, keep up the good work!
Great post! I came across this after your reply to my comment on Office Hours. I’m happy to see we’ve covered some of the same points! Congrats on your milestone, Martin!
Ah brilliant.
Office hours is a great way to connect with different writers. I think that’s how I met many of my early subscribers.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks Winston
It was Ali Abdaal who inspired me to also start my Substack.
Ah brilliant. He’s got some great videos out there.
Congrats on the anniversary! I really enjoy receiving your newsletter every week.
That means a lot to get that feedback.
Thanks for the recommendation Martin! and congratulations on the year long journey ... hope to be able to emulate that :)
Hey Martin! I appreciate the callout!
No worries Nic
Congrats Martin, well done! Thanks for the shout out!