Your weekly field notes from Substack HQ, curated for the kinds of writers and creators I actually work with.

I’m Arthur Meek, part of the Substack team in the UK. Every week, I read everything—internal docs, public posts, launch notes, product trials, what other publications and orgs say about Substack, and yes, the good takes on LinkedIn.

Subst(hack)ery is where I share what’s actually worth your time.

This isn’t a place for long essays or empty hype. It’s short, clear, and actionable: links, quotes, and takeaways from the frontlines of Substack. I highlight what’s working, what’s changing, and what might matter next—especially if you’re building a publication around your voice, your audience, or your business.

Who it’s for

• Creators who’ve started but want to grow smarter.

• Agents and editors helping talent get going on Substack.

• Indie writers and thinkers looking for leverage, not overwhelm.

• Anyone who wants trusted context before they try the next new thing.

I keep the signal high and the fluff low. And if you ever want to talk through it, the Chat’s open.