Let me take a simple guess today...
Your inbox is full of "New Year, New You" emails right now.
Everyone's talking about goals, resolutions, and 10x-ing their growth.
But here's what I've learned after working with creators, writers, coaches, and experts for the past six years:
The people who will win in 2026 aren't the ones who set the biggest goals.
They're the ones who finally stop guessing and start following a clear path.
That's why we spent the last few weeks putting together everything you need to make this your breakout year on Substack — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.
And if you've been on the fence about Substack, this is literally your sign to dive into it.
We're in the hot era right now.
The platform is open for new creators.
The recommendation engine is stronger than ever.
Paid subscriptions are normalized — readers expect to pay for quality.
And unlike social platforms where you're renting your audience, Substack lets you own it.
In 2025, we watched many of our clients go from zero to thousands of subscribers in ways that simply weren't possible two years ago.
The window won't stay this wide forever. It never does.
So if you've been waiting for the "right time" to start or take your work seriously... this is it.
Here's what we've prepared for you this week:
For total beginners: We created a complete 2026 tutorial that walks you through setting up your Substack the right way. No fluff. Just the exact steps.
For those ready to grow: We recorded a step-by-step guide showing exactly how we'd build a Substack from zero if we were starting today. (Spoiler: a lot has changed.)
And if you want to skip the trial and error? We just dropped a podcast episode where Philip, Jari, and I break down the 3 biggest lessons from reaching 1,000 paid subscribers in 2025.
These aren't vague "just be consistent" tips.
They're the specific things we wish someone had told us when we started.
Oh — and we also put together a 2026 Substack checklist with 7 things you should do to be set up for success! Think of it as your roadmap for the year. Print it. Bookmark it. Use it!
This is everything we know, packaged for you.
Now go make 2026 count. 👊
Worth Your Time This Week
→ Substack for beginners: The complete 2026 tutorial — The guide we wish existed when we started. Everything from setup to strategy.
→ How to grow on Substack in 2026 (YouTube) — A step-by-step walkthrough of what's working right now and how to apply it.
→ 3 things we learned from reaching 1,000 paid subscribers — Our latest podcast episode with real numbers and real lessons.
→ 2026 Substack checklist — Your action-packed roadmap for the year ahead.
Cheers to building something that matters,
Sinem
P.S. What's the #1 thing you want to figure out on Substack this year?
Hit reply and tell me — I read every response, and it helps us create better content for you.
Plus, I'll respond to you with specific resources that could help you achieve your goals!