If you’ve been posting on Notes and wondering:

• “Why isn’t this going anywhere?”
• “Why do some people seem to grow so easily?”
• “Am I doing something wrong?”
• “What actually matters here?”

You’re not alone.

Many people try Notes for a while, see a little engagement (maybe)…
but no real traction.

So they stop.

This is a guided session you can work through at your own pace to help you understand how Substack Notes actually works — and how to use it in a way that leads to meaningful visibility and connection.

This is not about posting more.

It’s about understanding:

• what actions matter (and which don’t)
• what drives visibility
• how connection actually works on Substack

• Full workshop session (~30 minutes)
• A clear framework for interacting on Notes intentionally
• Practical examples to guide your approach

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:

• Understand why your Notes may not be getting traction
• Know what actions actually influence visibility
• Feel more confident engaging without overthinking it
• Have a clear, repeatable approach to using Notes

In this session, we walk through:

• Why Notes often feels inconsistent
• How visibility actually works on Substack
• The role of likes, comments, restacks, subscriptions, and recommendations
• How connection influences what gets seen
• How to build a manageable network without burnout

This workshop is for writers who:

• Are already posting on Substack Notes
• Have experimented with sharing and engaging
• Want to understand how growth actually works

If you’re brand new to Notes, start with the Getting Started with Substack Notes workshop first.

Option 1 — Join the Substack Coach Community as a paid subscriber

Access this workshop along with all current and future workshops inside the Substack Coach Community.

Option 2 — One-time purchase ($27)

Get access to this workshop as a standalone session.

You’ll be taken directly to the workshop page where you can:

• Work through the material at your own pace
• Watch the full session
• Download the reference guide

You don’t need to use everything at once.

Start by focusing on connection, paying attention to what drives interaction, and showing up consistently in a manageable way

That’s where growth begins

If Notes has felt inconsistent or unclear, this will help you understand what’s actually driving result