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Split screen illustrating the contrast between open online community engagement and the controlled environment offered by Substack's new Reply Rules feature.
Creators

Substack's new Reply Rules give creators more control over conversations

Substack's new 'Reply Rules' feature, introduced in 2026, automatically filters comments that fail to meet a creator’s specific requirements.

Tara Collins·June 6, 2026
Diverse creators from around the world achieving significant earnings and global reach through the Substack platform.
Creators

Substack Creators See Top Earnings, Expanding Global Reach

Over 50 individuals now earn over $1 million annually on Substack, a platform valued at $1.

Tara Collins·May 11, 2026
Diverse group of writers leaving a dim Substack platform for a brighter Passport platform, symbolizing a creator exodus due to rising costs.
Creators

Writers Exit Substack Amidst Rising Platform Costs

In late April 2026, The Ankler, a prominent Hollywood trade newsletter, announced its departure from Substack to Passport, signaling a growing exodus of established creators.

Tara Collins·May 10, 2026
A 1990s-inspired scene with a laptop displaying a Substack novel, surrounded by fashion magazines, evoking the secrets of a fashion insider.
Books

Aliza Licht shares 90s fashion secrets chapter by chapter on Substack

Best-selling author Aliza Licht is releasing her new novel, 'Off the Record: Secrets of a 90s Fashion Insider in New York,' chapter by chapter on Substack.

Amelia Frost·April 12, 2026