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This Is Why No One’s Reading Your Substack Notes
It’s not the algorithm's fault. It’s that most of your Substack Notes probably read like a sales funnel.
Jul 30
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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If You Can't Make Money On Substack, It’s Probably Not Your Fault
Most newsletters make less than $5,000 a year.
Jul 30
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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If You Can't Make Money On Substack, It’s Probably Not Your Fault
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If You’ve Ever Thought About Quitting, Read This
I used to think I wasn’t good enough. Turns out, it was just a matter of time before my work got seen.
Jul 23
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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If You’ve Ever Thought About Quitting, Read This
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If You're Trying To Grow On Substack, Don't Make The Same Mistakes As Me
Jan 22
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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If You're Trying To Grow On Substack, Don't Make The Same Mistakes As Me
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What Nobody Told Me About Writing On Substack
Jan 1
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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The Biggest Problem On Substack Isn't The Algorithm
Feb 12
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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The Biggest Problem On Substack Isn't The Algorithm
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Why So Many Talented Writers Never Succeed
Jan 15
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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Why So Many Talented Writers Never Succeed
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Should You Write On Substack Or Medium In 2025?
Jan 8
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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Should You Write On Substack Or Medium In 2025?
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The Lie About Writing That's Keeping You Miserable
Dec 11, 2024
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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This Is What My Most Productive Weeks Actually Look Like
No hacks. No systems. Just a lot of lying on the floor doing absolutely nothing.
Jul 16
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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You Don’t Need More Followers. You Need More Reps.
Looking back, I’m glad my newsletter didn’t take off right away.
Jul 16
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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The Real Reason People Don’t Subscribe To Your Newsletter
Turns out, great writing isn’t enough if no one knows what they’re joining.
Jul 9
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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The Real Reason People Don’t Subscribe To Your Newsletter
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If You’re Waiting For The “Perfect Time” To Write, Let’s Talk About That
Here's what I've learned after 7 years of staring at blank pages and wondering if I should quit.
Jul 9
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Matt Lillywhite 🇬🇧
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If You’re Waiting For The “Perfect Time” To Write, Let’s Talk About That
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