I’ve been using Substack Notes, and would love for you to join me there!
Notes is a new space on Substack for us to share links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more. I plan to use it for things that don’t fit in the newsletter, like observations and stories I’d like you to see between posts.
How to join
Head to substack.com/notes or find the “Notes” tab at the bottom of the Substack app. You can choose how regularly to check it - Notes are not meant to flood your in box.
As a subscriber to CulinaryWoman, you’ll automatically see my notes, and you’ll see a lot of thoughts from other writers. Feel free to like, reply, or share them around!
Why Substack Notes
Some people are calling Notes “Twitter by Substack.” It is, in a sense. I’ve cut way back on my Twitter posts. It’s still useful for breaking news, but as media outlets leave, it’s important to know that unsubstantiated reports can flourish there.
Here are some newsletter writers see it.
Ted Gioia sees Notes as a forum for dialogue.
The idea behind Notes is simple. Millions of people now participate in Substack as writers and readers—but much of this is built on long articles and essays. We now have a forum for dialoguing and sharing shorter posts.
Chris Ryan is drawn to Substack as an alternative for legacy social media.
One of my main reasons for joining Substack was to wean myself off exploitative social media platforms. I’m hoping this is going to help move us along on that journey!
Sherman Alexie wants to create a kind and creative new space in Notes.
I’m going to focus on being positive, with my own thoughts and photos and by linking to songs, stories, poems from around the web and from other Substacks.
If you encounter any issues, you can always refer to the Notes FAQ for assistance. Looking forward to seeing you there!