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About Casey Botticello

Hey everyone! My name is Casey Botticello, and I am the creator or Blogging Guide, an award winning Substack newsletter that explores the digital publishing landscape.

I created Substack Course as both a blog full of free resources and a course for Substack writers. In addition to publishing my own top selling newsletter on Substack, I was awarded the Substack writer grant and have worked as a paid consultant for Substack and several other leading digital publishing platforms.

If you have any questions about Substack or want to contact me please use my contact page.

Substack has become a popular platform for writers and journalists to share their thoughts and ideas through newsletters. However, there has been some controversy around whether Substack allows controversial topics to be discussed on their platform. Some people believe that Substack censors certain topics or viewpoints, while others argue that Substack has a hands-off approach …

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Substack has become a popular platform for writers to monetize their content. Many writers are curious about how much they can earn from their subscribers on Substack. The amount of money a writer can make from Substack depends on various factors, including the number of subscribers, subscription fees, and Substack’s revenue share. Substack’s revenue share …

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Substack is a popular platform for writers and bloggers to create and distribute newsletters. It allows users to embed various media content, including images, podcasts, and videos. In this article, we will focus on how to embed a YouTube video in Substack. Embedding a YouTube video in Substack is a great way to enhance the …

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Substack has become an increasingly popular platform for writers, journalists, and other content creators to share their work and build a following. However, one question that often comes up is whether it is free to start a Substack newsletter. The answer is yes, it is completely free to create and publish a newsletter on Substack. …

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Substack is a popular platform for writers and publishers to create and distribute their content. While comments can be a great way to engage with readers and build a community, some publishers may prefer to turn off comments on their posts. Fortunately, Substack offers a simple way to enable or disable comments on a per-post …

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Many Substack users have experienced the frustration of their emails going to spam instead of their subscribers’ inboxes. This can be a major setback for writers who rely on their newsletters to reach their audience and grow their subscriber base. While there are many reasons why Substack emails might end up in spam, there are …

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Substack is a popular platform that allows writers and creators to share their content with a wider audience. The platform offers two types of subscription plans: free and paid. While both plans have their benefits, there are distinct differences between the two that users should be aware of. Free subscriptions on Substack allow users to …

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Copyright issues can be a major concern for writers on Substack. As a platform that encourages independent journalism and creative writing, Substack allows writers to publish their work and reach a wider audience. However, this freedom comes with a responsibility to respect copyright laws and avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. To …

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Substack is a popular platform for writers who want to create and distribute newsletters. While the platform is primarily focused on text-based content, many creators wonder if it’s possible to publish a video-only newsletter on Substack. The answer is yes, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, Substack does allow for …

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Substack has become a popular platform for writers to publish and monetize their content through paid subscriptions. However, with the income generated from paid subscriptions, taxes become a necessary consideration. Many writers are left wondering how Substack handles taxes for paid subscriptions. According to Substack’s support page, writers are responsible for filing their own taxes …

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