Substack
About this session
Date: January 2026
Presenters: João Ruy Faustino with Dr Robert O'Toole
Main follow-up contact: Robert O'Toole
Overview: In this session experienced Substack author João gave us an in depth exploration of where Substack fits into his practice, with guidance on how to adopt the platform and use it successfully.
A guidebook to getting started with Substack was written to accompany the session.
Recording not yet available.
Resources and further readings
- DAHL Beginners Guide to SubstackLink opens in a new window
- João's presentationLink opens in a new window
- The Desire DistributionLink opens in a new window: Substack’s revenue curve, the end of the winner-take-all media markets, and the cleansing power of money, by Andrew Thompson.
- DAHL News and Views on SubstackLink opens in a new window
- At Midnight, All the AgentsLink opens in a new window, by João and Lucia
- My Life in the PastLink opens in a new window, by Lucy Worsley
Record and reflect
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