Most creators set up their Substack once and never revisit the defaults. This week gave you several good reasons to go back in.
Here’s what’s worth your time today:
💰 Monetization
The $7/Month Mistake — and the Newsletter Pricing Model That Fixes It — Picking a price before picking a model is why most paid tiers flatline. A breakdown of the 7 pricing models behind top-earning newsletters — so you can find the one that matches what you’re actually selling.
🎯 Case Study
Two Years on Substack: What I’d Tell Myself on Day One — 5,000 subscribers, two publication pivots, 100+ creators coached. The lesson that cuts through everything: stop comparing your growth to people who brought an audience from elsewhere — it’s a completely different game.
📣 Substack News
New on Substack: Post Templates, Notes Scheduling, Drop Caps, and More — Save reusable post templates, schedule Notes in advance, and enable drop caps for an editorial look. The April product update also brings expanded live video controls and a customizable homepage subscribe block.
P.S. You're one system away from your Substack Bestseller badge. Join the free live Masterclass on April 16 to get it — plus the 2026 Substack Growth Playbook free when you attend live.
