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Last year we suggested to Webster’s that they add “substack” to their pages. A year later, the word is still MIA. And nope, this isn’t fake news. Webster’s just hasn’t caught the subscription fever yet. Maybe they’re saving space for “Substack Exclusive: Behind the Definition,” but until then, I guess we remain unsubscribed to that new word!
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Here’s what we said last year at the Substack party:
We intend to recommend Substack to Miriam Webster’s dictionary as their Word of the Year for 2024. They haven’t even offered a definition yet, so despite the absence of an official version we aim to provide one here and hope it will suffice until Webster gets its act together.
Substack is a revolutionary platform empowering writers to craft and disseminate their own newsletters. It offers an array of tools to monetize their creative endeavors and establish direct connections with their audiences creating a space that amplifies independent voices and diverse perspectives attracting writers covering everything from journalism, gossip and politics to niche interests and personal essays. A notable benefit of Substack is the freedom it provides: You’re not obligated to have an editor, allowing you to express yourself without constraints, but we suggest you don’t throw caution to the wind. It’s important to emphasize that our appreciation for editors remains unwavering, so all you editors out there, please feel free to edit this page.
Hey Webster – Look at us now!
