Is Substack Free? The Real Costs Explained for Writers and Readers

How to use Substack for free as a reader or writer, and where the real costs come in.

Nov 5 • Casandra Campbell

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October 2026

Personalize Your Substack Publication for Every Subscriber

Really good business ideas to help you start and grow a profitable business (including on Substack). All ideas are backed by research and analysis.

Oct 21 • Casandra Campbell

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September 2026

My System for Designing Graphics With Claude (As a Non-Designer)

How I quickly produce on-brand graphics, websites, digital products, and apps that drive engagement and convert.

Sep 30 • Casandra Campbell

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Substack’s Walled Garden Is Starting to Open Up

AI assistants can now read your Substack data, and for the first time, an outside tool has Substack’s blessing to schedule your Notes. Two firsts for a…

Sep 17 • Casandra Campbell

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Do Instagram Hashtags Still Work in 2026?

The hashtag playbook most creators follow was built for an Instagram that no longer exists. My updated guide covers what works now.

Sep 9 • Casandra Campbell

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How to Create Content the Instagram Algorithm Will Love in 2026

Key insights to get your content ranking and recommended.

Sep 9 • Casandra Campbell

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🪝 200 Proven Hooks: Hooks Cheat Sheet for Every Type of Content

Steal 200 proven hook templates, or let Claude write the hook for you.

Sep 8 • Casandra Campbell

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Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow a Business on Substack

No experience needed.

Sep 6 • Casandra Campbell

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How to Email Your Substack Subscribers (Without Publishing a Post)

And why it's important.

Sep 5 • Casandra Campbell

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4 Substack Segments You Should Email

And how to find them.

Sep 5 • Casandra Campbell

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How to Filter Your Substack Subscribers by Section

A practical guide to seeing who’s subscribed to what (and how to use it).

Sep 5 • Casandra Campbell

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Substack Sections Explained: A Practical Guide to Structuring Your Publication

What they mean, how to use them, and common misconceptions

Sep 5 • Casandra Campbell

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