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Hi, friend.
I’ve spent the last couple weeks putting together my first digital product, and I’m excited to finally share it with you: Getting Started on Substack (Without Losing Your Mind).
It’s a one-hour guided video walkthrough, plus a written companion you can come back to anytime.
I made this for Substack newbies who are ready to share their voice but would like a little guidance getting started. And if you’ve already been writing here for a while, it’s for you too. It distills what I’ve learned over two and a half years and 60+ essays (mostly by figuring things out the hard way).
The goal is simple: make Substack feel lighter, so your voice can bloom.
✨The workshop is free for paid subscribers, or $37 USD on its own.
[Purchase it here], or upgrade to become a paid subscriber and get instant access for less than it costs to doubt yourself for another month. 😊
Thank you for being here. Truly.
Getting Started on Substack (Without Losing Your Mind)
Hi! I’m Ashley Evans. I write Wannabe Wisdom, Diaries of a Fake Guru. Welcome.
I’m really glad you’re here, especially if you’re a deep-feeling creative who’s been circling the idea of writing online and finally decided to step in and start, but need a little help getting a lay of the land!
I help people move through creative blocks like overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and paralysis so they can come into fuller expression without forcing it. Starting anything new (especially new technology) can feel daunting.But I’m here to walk you through step-by-step.
I started writing on Substack two and a half years ago with zero subscribers and a single goal: to build a consistent writing practice. My practice started on a monthly schedule, and eventually became every two weeks, and then weekly.
Sixty essays later, and after a couple of unexpectedly viral Notes, the audience has grown to about 2.5k readers. But it didn’t happen quickly. I wrote into the silence for a long time, working through procrastination, self-doubt, and all the familiar resistance that shows up the moment you decide to take yourself seriously.
If you’re curious, you can read my full origin story:
My hope with this guide is simple: to help you get oriented on Substack without overwhelm, so you can get to the fun part! Writing, publishing, and connecting with other humans who care about similar things.
Think of this as setting up your writing space… and then learning how to hang out there.
Do this at your own pace and return to it as many times as you need. Remember, if you hit any trouble spots, feel free to DM me.
✨ P.S. The transcript companion for this video is below.
So, cozy up with a cup of tea or your favourite beverage!
Let’s begin!
