Write to Grow

How to Grow on Substack From Zero to 4,500 Subscribers in One Year

7 mistakes that cost me subscribers, what actually moved the needle, and the growth tactics I'd use if starting over in 2026.

Dec 31, 2025 • Jenny Ouyang

Two Months, Two Rising Badges, and the Panic No One Talks About

How would you handle it, really?

Jul 16, 2025 • Jenny Ouyang

Inside the Minds of Top AI Writers: What 3000+ Articles Reveal About Converging Ideas

An in-depth analysis of AI thought leadership, writing patterns, and why casting models like a team is more than a metaphor.

Jun 2, 2025 • Jenny Ouyang

Four Month On Substack: The Best Shift That Happened

3 product launches, unexpected earnings, subscribers, and mental shift that fuels my next move

Mar 24, 2025 • Jenny Ouyang

I Analyzed My Substack Niche—Here’s Where I Stand (And How You Compare!)

How to analyze your Substack niche competition with AI in 3 steps: 1,200 newsletters analyzed, ghost accounts filtered, top performers mapped. Real data…

Feb 7, 2025 • Jenny Ouyang

How to Flip Low Moments Into Viral Potential

A self-reflection on 2024 and bold resolutions for 2025

Dec 19, 2024 • Jenny Ouyang

How Writing on Medium Changed My Life in Just 15 Days

It is not only Medium, but also Substack, any other platform, and any other endeavor.

Dec 7, 2024 • Jenny Ouyang

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