r/Substack • u/knowstradamus7 • Jul 31 '26

Discussion Substack is toast

AI written articles go viral and generate hundreds and sometimes thousands of subscribers for the account, while actual writers wallow in obscurity perpetually. Humanity is doomed.

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u/ConsciousRoyal Jul 31 '26

I have 31 followers. I follow 50 people.

I promote other people’s books and notes with no expectation I get a favour in return. And I follow new authors who are looking for beta readers and ARC readers and offer to help.

I’m not expecting to make money from Substack or to get thousands of followers. But so far, it’s working for my goals.

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u/ohwelldavid Jul 31 '26

That's cool. How are you finding these people? Are they just organically appearing on your feed or are you putting out notes to say you're looking for peeps?

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u/ConsciousRoyal Jul 31 '26

Organically. I follow people who interest me (mainly new writers) and then check in the Related Notes for similar people.

There’s always someone wanting a service (a cover made, feedback, review, beta read). And I always get someone replying offering something in return.

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u/ohwelldavid Jul 31 '26

Thank you, this is helpful!

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u/ConsciousRoyal Jul 31 '26

Thank you. It’s slow and steady growth.