jasmi.news | @jasmine 🌻 notes on notes (ft. me)
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Apr 17, 2025 
Jasmine Sun, a writer and technologist who previously led Substack's core product team, shares her insights on navigating the new writing landscape. She discusses how Substack built Notes and the importance of algorithms in content sharing. Sun offers growth tips for emerging writers and reflects on her research and writing process using tools like Readwise and AI. She emphasizes the need for human connection in journalism, even as technology evolves, and encourages writers to embrace diverse narratives without fearing criticism.
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Build Writing Confidence Anonymously
- Start writing anonymously to lower pressure and build confidence. Once you see traction, attach your real name and embrace openness about your work.
Write Broadly, Showcase Your Voice
- Don't worry about a single newsletter theme; readers subscribe for your unique worldview and voice. Write across many topics and let your style and judgment define your Substack.
Separate Collecting and Writing Modes
- Separate collecting ideas from writing by storing highlights and notes continuously. Then, dedicate big uninterrupted blocks to convert those notes into a draft rather than trying to write in small chunks.
