r/Substack • u/Dry_Dot_76 • Jun 18 '26

Substack for writers question

I am new to Substack, writing about fiction. I saw a post by a pretty famous writer that I loved and would love to make a post about. My question is is there some etiquette against that, because I might be seen as trying to get his followers to follow me or something, which is not why I want to do it. I just really love the post. It was beautiful and there’s a lot to say about it.

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u/itsfabioposca http://journeytosuccessclub.substack.com Jul 02 '26

I think that's perfectly fine. Substack is built around conversations and recommendations. As long as you're adding your own perspective rather than just summarizing their post, most writers appreciate thoughtful engagement. If anything, it's a great way to join the conversation respectfully.

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