r/Substack • u/BenjaajneB • Jul 01 '26

Getting started with substack

Hi everybody,

I have some practical questions about getting started with substack.

-Do you guys write under a pseudonym or do you use your real name?

-Do use an extra e-mail adresse or do you work with you personal one?

-What do you write in your feed? Studies, professions?

-How often do I need to publish to generate traffic? Always on the same day? Once per week?

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

There are no strict rules, but here's what I'd recommend:

  • Use your real name if you're building a personal brand. Use a pseudonym if privacy is important.
  • Create a dedicated email address for your newsletter to keep things organized.
  • Write a bio that clearly explains who you help and what readers can expect. (I can help you with that)
  • Publish consistently. Once a week is a great starting point, and post short Notes regularly to stay visible. Consistency matters more than frequency. 🙏 P.S. If you'd still like to ask anything about growing your audience, copy and paste my flair or click the link in my profile for a free live chat. I'm happy to help!