Most writers do one of two things. They write the post in the editor, or they import a post that is already public somewhere else. Either way, you review it and then publish. Subscribers get the post by email when it goes live.
Write in the editor1.Sign in and click Write.
2.Add a title.
3.Write the post. Headings, bold text, links, images, and quotes are in the toolbar. Type / when you want to insert something.
Import a post from a URLUse this when the post is already public on Substack, Paragraph, Ghost, or another supported site.
1.Start a new post and click Import in the editor toolbar.
2.Stay on Post URL and paste the link to that post.
3.Click Import.
Import replaces whatever is already in the editor, so start from an empty post. Read the title and the body after they come in. You can change anything before you publish.
Review and publish1.Click Continue.
2.Review and publish opens on Settings. Add a subtitle and a cover image if you want them. Open Preview to see the post the way readers will.
3.Click Publish. Save as draft keeps the post private until you are ready.
The post goes live on your publication, for example dev.cantabook.com. You can open it later and edit it anytime.
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Most writers do one of two things. They write the post in the editor, or they import a post that is already public somewhere else. Either way, you review it and then publish. Subscribers get the post by email when it goes live.
Write in the editor1.Sign in and click Write.
2.Add a title.
3.Write the post. Headings, bold text, links, images, and quotes are in the toolbar. Type / when you want to insert something.
Import a post from a URLUse this when the post is already public on Substack, Paragraph, Ghost, or another supported site.
1.Start a new post and click Import in the editor toolbar.
2.Stay on Post URL and paste the link to that post.
3.Click Import.
Import replaces whatever is already in the editor, so start from an empty post. Read the title and the body after they come in. You can change anything before you publish.
Review and publish1.Click Continue.
2.Review and publish opens on Settings. Add a subtitle and a cover image if you want them. Open Preview to see the post the way readers will.
3.Click Publish. Save as draft keeps the post private until you are ready.
The post goes live on your publication, for example dev.cantabook.com. You can open it later and edit it anytime.
Related questions
How do I create a publication?
How do I create a publication?
How do I import a post?
How do I import a post?
How does welcome email work?
How does welcome email work?
How do I turn on paid subscriptions?
How do I turn on paid subscriptions?
How much does Cantabook cost?
How much does Cantabook cost?
How do payouts work?
How do payouts work?
Where do I see my analytics?
Where do I see my analytics?
How can I get paid while writing?
How can I get paid while writing?

How do I publish a post?

Write in the editor

Import a post from a URL

Review and publish

How do I publish a post?

Write in the editor

Import a post from a URL

Review and publish