Substack Forum
A Six-Month Ongoing Series
A collaborative space for writers navigating the ever-evolving world of Substack.
Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, 2026, and Jan 7, 2027
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific)
Whether you're looking for answers to your questions, fresh ideas, encouragement, or connection, Story Summit's Substack Forum provides an opportunity to grow your publication and build relationships with other writers navigating the platform alongside you.
Designed for graduates of Story Summit's Substack Success Level I and Level II classes—as well as writers actively publishing on Substack—the Forum offers ongoing connection, collaboration, and learning beyond the Substack Success class format.
Rather than navigating Substack on your own, you'll be part of a community of writers experimenting, growing, asking questions, and sharing what they're discovering along the way.
What to Expect
Forum participants will:
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Stay current as Substack continues to evolve
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Get answers to questions when you're stuck
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Learn from the experiences of fellow writers
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Discover new tools, features, and strategies
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Build relationships with other Substack creators
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Gain momentum and accountability between classes
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Continue growing your publication without having to figure everything out alone
Each session may include:
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Open Q&A and troubleshooting
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Discussions about platform updates and new features
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Strategy conversations and best practices
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Featured Substack columns and creator spotlights
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Opportunities for collaboration and cross-promotion
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Guest appearances and special presentations
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Community discussion and peer learning
Come prepared to ask questions, share experiences, offer insights, and learn from others. Questions may also be submitted at any time in advance of each Forum, and may help shape future Forum discussions.
What you'll receive inside the Forum...
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A place to ask evolving questions
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A space to deepen your understanding of Substack
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Encouragement when momentum dips
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Exposure to new ideas and strategies
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Connection with other writers actively publishing
The Forum exists to support the next phase of your Substack journey, providing education, support, and encouragement to keep you moving forward.
How the Sessions Will Unfold
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Thursday, January 7, 2026
These sessions will feature a combination of community discussion, collaborative problem-solving, platform and strategy updates, featured Substack writers and columns, and dedicated Q&A.
Approximately one week before each Forum, participants will receive an email outlining featured topics, discussion themes, and a reminder to submit questions in advance. While every session includes time for Q&A, topics will continue to evolve based on participant interests and developments within the Substack platform.
Facilitator
Six Evening Sessions for 6 Hours of Community, Conversation, Collaboration, and Learning.
Non-Members: $187
Story Summit Members: This Is Included at No Additional Cost
Story Summit Membership subscribers receive this class at no additional cost. Just register and the discount will be applied automatically. Please make sure you're logged in to receive the discount. Not a subscriber yet? Join here.
Please note: These Forum sessions are designed specifically for live participation, so your attendance is important. If you need to miss a class for any reason, you’ll receive a passcode-protected link to watch the recordings after the course is over.
