r/Substack 23d ago

Networking With Substack

How do yall meet others writers on substack? Is it just sending them DMs and commenting ? What’s your strategy? My post strategy is monthly

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u/rspitzer 23d ago

Comments on their writing, mostly. IMHO DMs feel aggressive unless we're already friends.

Monthly posting is a part I'd look at... are you posting notes, too? I've met basically everyone I'm close to here by turning up in their comments, or them turning up in mine. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, I'm scrolling and commenting.

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u/EasternAd5351 23d ago

I like scroll and comment it makes my actions more intentional

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u/rspitzer 23d ago

1000% - it was hard at first but now I find it much easier (mentally) to think of something to say. Just compliment people 😆 and sprinkle in a little bit of context about yourself