There’s an App for This

Why You Should Download the Substack App to Read My Columns

If you enjoy reading my weekly columns on michaeldimarco.com, you might be wondering if there is a better way to access them than through your email inbox. Well, I have some good news for you: there is! It's called the Substack app, and it's available for both iOS and Android devices. In this post, I'll tell you why you should download the Substack app and how it will enhance your reading experience.

What is the Substack app?

The Substack app is a dedicated reader for all your Substack subscriptions. It brings all your favorite writers together in one place, without any ads, noise, or spam. You can read posts in a simple and elegant view, discover new writers on Substack, and enjoy podcasts, videos, and community features that make your inbox even richer.

What are the benefits of using the Substack app?

Here are some of the benefits of using the Substack app to read my columns:

Instant notifications: You'll never miss a new post from me or any other writer you follow. The app will notify you as soon as a new post is published, so you can read it right away or save it for later.

Audio readings: One of the coolest features of the Substack app is that you can listen to an audio reading of each column in the app, almost like a podcast episode. This is perfect for when you're driving, walking, or doing chores. You can also adjust the playback speed and skip ahead or back as you like. Now, it’s not my silky smooth voice, but it’s a quality text-to-speech reader that makes the free subscription to my columns even better!

Offline access: You don't need an internet connection to read posts in the app. The app will automatically download posts for offline access, so you can read them anytime, anywhere.

Easy navigation: You can easily switch between different writers and categories in the app. You can also search for posts by keywords, titles, or authors. The app also has a dark mode option for night-time reading.

Feedback and engagement: You can leave comments on posts and join community threads with other subscribers. You can also like and share posts with your friends and followers on social media.

How to download the Substack app?

Downloading the Substack app is easy and free. Just follow these steps:

- For iOS users: Go to the App Store and search for "Substack". Alternatively, you can use this link² to download the app directly.

- For Android users: Go to the Google Play Store and search for "Substack". Alternatively, you can use this link⁴ to download the app directly.

- Once you have downloaded the app, open it and sign in with your email address and password. If you don't have a Substack account yet, you can create one in the app.

- That's it! You can now enjoy reading or listening to my columns and other Substack writers in the app.

I hope this post has convinced you to download the Substack app and give it a try. I think you'll love it as much as I do. Let me know what you think in the comments below or send me an email. Thank you for your support and happy reading (or listening!) 😊