Writing Substack Notes

Create engaging Substack Notes that spark genuine conversations, build community, and grow your subscriber base.

What Are Notes?

Notes are Substack's short-form content format—similar to tweets but without character limits. They appear in the Notes feed and are designed for discovery, engagement, and community building.

Key differences from newsletters:

• No subject lines (not delivered via email)
• Shorter format (50-150 words optimal)
• Discoverable in the Notes feed
• Algorithm rewards genuine engagement
• Content can surface for days/weeks (unlike Twitter)

Core Principles

Community First

Engage with others' Notes before posting your own. Substack Notes rewards genuine community participation, not broadcasting.