Your Friday Substack edge
Smarter Substack | Apr 10, 2026
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.
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