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Substack: What it is, why it works, and how to start. In Person.

Calendar
When:
July 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
2026-07-25T10:30:00-07:00
2026-07-25T12:00:00-07:00
Where:
Carlsbad Dove Library
1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad
CA
Cost:
$10 members; $20 nonmembers
Contact:
Karla Olson
Email
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Substack: What it is, why it works, and how to start with Lindsey SalatkaSubstack is one of the fastest-growing platforms for writers and content creators. This presentation breaks it down simply: how Substack compares to other newsletter tools, subscription platforms, and social media, why it stands out, and exactly how to begin. If you have something to share and want to build an audience you actually own, this is the session for you.This will be an interactive presentation. Please send in questions in advance or bring them with you. Also bring content ideas and, if you’re already on Substack, bring what you like/don’t like and best practices.

About the Speaker:

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Lindsey Salatka is an author, developmental editor, ghostwriter, and Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach dedicated to helping writers discover their voice and thrive. She leads a weekly Read & Critique at San Diego Writers, Ink and brings years of editorial and coaching experience to every page she touches.

Her award-winning debut novel, Fish Heads and Duck Skin (She Writes Press, 2021), showcases her sharp storytelling and heartfelt humor. Her personal essays have been published in multiple anthologies and performed on stage at the San Diego Memoir Showcase (2020–2022), and at the VAMP Storytelling Showcase (2026). Her short plays have been produced by The What Next Collective (2024–2026). Her Substack, It’s a Thing can be found at lindseysalatka.substack.com.

Committed to the healing and connective power of literary citizenship, Lindsey has served on the advisory board of the San Diego Writers Festival, directed the KidsWrite! Children’s Writing Contest (2022-2024), and coordinated the San Diego Central Library’s Author of the Month program (2023–2024).

Whether she’s editing manuscripts, coaching writers at every stage, or championing literary voices, Lindsey’s mission is clear: to nurture stories that matter.

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