This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a newsletter on Substack, covering basic to advanced settings for newsletter customization and reader engagement.

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How to Create a Substack Newsletter

Substack is an email newsletter platform designed for small publishers hoping to turn their subscribers into paying customers. Writers get a content management system (CMS) built for publishing…

Casey Botticello

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The article offers insights and guidance for individuals who believe they may be autistic, from the perspective of an autistic person. It provides personal experiences and advice to help navigate the new understanding of one’s identity.

A personal perspective and guide for those who suspect they might be autistic.

So You Think You're Autistic. Now What? A Guide by an Autistic.

You have read other autistic peoples’ experiences. You have been deeply introspective about your past life. You have realized things might make more sense if you were autistic. I’m happy for you…

Tori Morales

You have read other autistic peoples’ experiences. You have been deeply introspective about your pas ...

So, You Think You’re Autistic — Now What? : A Guide by an Autistic

The author shares their personal journey of experimenting with different writing techniques and styles to improve their storytelling abilities. The article delves into the challenges and insights gained from these experiments.

Exploring new writing techniques and styles to enhance my storytelling.

My Writing Style | An Experiment

My, as the kids are calling it, writing journey began in the first grade. I could already spell and had a massive vocabulary, thanks to Stan Lee and his insistence that comics were an art form, not…

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My, as the kids are calling it, writing journey began in the first grade. I could already spell and  ...

My Writing Style, An Experiment

This Week’s Top 5 Writers on ManyStories The week’s most compelling storytellers and the topics readers couldn’t resist. December 8, 2025 Every week on ManyStories.com, hundreds of writers …

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This Week’s Top 5 Writers on ManyStories

This article explores the attributes of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, highlighting both its advantages and the author's mixed feelings towards it.

The 16-Inch MacBook Pro is Frustratingly Good, and I'm Annoyed

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is Frustratingly Good — And I’m Annoyed If it’s so good, then what’s the problem you ask? I’m not new to MacBooks. But for the past several years, I’ve primarily …

Michael Swengel

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The 16-inch MacBook Pro is Frustratingly Good — And I’m Annoyed

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This article provides a thoughtful examination of how artificial intelligence impacts the concept of time and daily life, discussing how AI tools and continuous connectivity affect human experience and perception.

Exploring the exhausting nature of AI's integration in our lives.

AI, Time, and the Endless Ceaselessness of It All

AI, Time, And The Endless Ceaselessness Of It All I almost felt bad for AI, almost I’ve been working on a rather large project. Well, large because I’m retired, I’ve definitely worked on …

AI, Time, And The Endless Ceaselessness Of It All I almost felt bad for AI, almost I’ve been working ...

AI, Time, And The Endless Ceaselessness Of It All

The article explores personal experiences of fighting against systemic abuse, emphasizing resilience and the refusal to conform to oppressive norms. It presents insightful reflections on societal challenges and personal growth.

A first-hand story of defying the odds and standing against systemic oppression.

Your Life for Rent: When You Refuse to Pay the Price of Systematic Abuse

How broken systems drain autonomy, weaponise intrinsic motivation, and force people to fight for selfhood just to keep living. The slow drip of motivation.

How broken systems drain autonomy, weaponise intrinsic motivation, and force people to fight for sel ...

Life For Rent: When You Refuse To Pay The Price of Junk Systems

This article explores the philosophical and practical advantages of using Linux as a defense against modern concepts of digital ownership and consumerism. It argues that Linux, as a free and open-source operating system, empowers users, promotes privacy, and offers a valuable alternative to proprietary systems.

Why free and open-source software is essential amid increasing digital control.

Linux Is a Great Antidote to 'You'll Own Nothing and Be Happy'

Linux is a Great Antidote to “You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy” Using Linux is an act of rebellion in the war against ownership At one time, owning your computer seemed normal. I mean truly …

Linux is a Great Antidote to “You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy” Using Linux is an act of rebellion in ...

Linux is a Great Antidote to “You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy”

This article discusses how Duolingo is exceeding expectations and disproving skeptics by becoming successful and impactful in the language-learning market.

Duolingo is Proving the Skeptics Wrong

Duolingo Is Proving the Skeptics Wrong B2 Profeciency on CEFR International Scale Duolingo has always had its critics. Some people say it is just a game. Others argue that users do not really learn …

Duolingo Is Proving the Skeptics Wrong B2 Profeciency on CEFR International Scale Duolingo has alway ...

Duolingo Is Proving the Skeptics Wrong

The article explores the power of plant-based foods in healing and personal transformation, drawing on holistic health insights and personal narratives.

When food speaks, listen.

Healing Food Dreams

Have you ever drooled on your pillow while dreaming of dining? You may have experienced a healing food dream. It begs the question, “Why did I eat what I ate in my dream, and what does it mean?” Remembering dreams of food can improve our lives.  If we are what we eat, then food has… Read more »

Kathleen (Kat) O'Keefe-Kanavos

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Healing Food Dreams - Desert Health®

This article explores themes of mortality and the human experience, providing introspective insights into how we perceive life and death. It is written in an engaging style typical of personal essays on Medium.

Reflections on mortality and life

Death Becomes Us

Death Becomes Us At Least It Becomes Me I’ll get the cliches out of the way first. Death is the only true mystery in life, Death follows all of us, and Death is the great unknown. Okay, now, onto …

Death Becomes Us At Least It Becomes Me I’ll get the cliches out of the way first. Death is the only ...

This article delves into the issues surrounding personal privacy and autonomy in the context of digital advancements. It discusses who gains access to personal information and the impact of this accessibility on individual autonomy.

Exploring the implications of privacy in the digital age.

Privacy and Autonomy: When Who Gets Access to Your Life

Exploring privacy, autonomy, adoption, and self-concept. Privacy violations do not always undermine autonomy, but they can, if certain conditions are met.

Exploring privacy, autonomy, adoption, and self-concept. Privacy violations do not always undermine  ...

Privacy and Autonomy: Who Decides Access, and On What Terms, Changes Everything

An article detailing the author's personal journey and frustrations with using Windows operating systems in comparison to alternatives, offering a narrative on usability and personal preference.

Using Windows Feels So Wrong Now 

Using Windows Feels So WRONG Now A brief dip back into the sewer. Glad that’s over. Toward the end of 2025, I switched my content creation and gaming over to Linux, supplemented by my MacBook Pro …

Using Windows Feels So WRONG Now A brief dip back into the sewer. Glad that’s over. Toward the end o ...

Using Windows Feels So WRONG Now

The article discusses the significance of horse imagery in dreams, exploring the possible interpretations and meanings derived from such dreams.

Dream Interpretation and Understanding Equine imagery

Are Your Dreams Horsing Around?

The Year of the Fire Horse officially began February 17, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, and was ironically ushered in by a “ring of fire” lunar eclipse on that very same day. Although visible from only a few places worldwide, this cosmic irony is considered extremely rare, as the Fire Horse year only occurs… Read more »

The Year of the Fire Horse officially began February 17, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, and  ...

Are Your Dreams Horsing Around? - Desert Health®

The article is a personal blog post by Bill Ford, discussing his reflections on aging, personal growth, and how one's perception of age affects living. It is a thoughtful piece with individual insights that qualify it as a valid article for ManyStories.com.

In which I explore the thin veneer between me acting my age and living as if I’ll never die.

I hardly ever feel old

I Hardly Ever “Feel” Old Today I did, wow, did I ever I have a wide variety of “old person” issues. I just do, and I’ve learned to accept them and live with them. I know that I’m sick …

I Hardly Ever “Feel” Old Today I did, wow, did I ever I have a wide variety of “old person” issues.  ...

I Hardly Ever “Feel” Old

This article explores the cultural and emotional significance of cherry blossom trees, drawing connections between their fleeting beauty and the human experience of impermanence.

Cherry blossoms: more than just flowers—they’re a philosophy of life’s ephemeral beauty

Sakura and Impermanence: Why Cherry Blossom Trees Feel So Emotional

Cherry blossoms symbolise impermanence, presence, and human connection. Sakura season reveals why fleeting beauty affects us so emotionally and deeply.

Cherry blossoms symbolise impermanence, presence, and human connection. Sakura season reveals why fl ...

Sakura and Impermanence: Why Cherry Blossoms Feel So Emotional

An analysis of five aspects where Linux outperforms macOS, highlighting unique strengths and potential advantages for users considering a change in operating systems.

Linux vs. macOS: 5 Things Linux Gets Right That macOS Doesn’t

Linux vs macOS — 5 Things Linux Gets Right That macOS Doesn’t Apple’s done a lot of things well, but Linux still wins in these five major categories. Over the past half a year, I’ve been …

Linux vs macOS — 5 Things Linux Gets Right That macOS Doesn’t Apple’s done a lot of things well, but ...

Linux vs macOS — 5 Things Linux Gets Right That macOS Doesn’t

The article shares an investment journey in SanDisk, detailing how a strategic investment led to a substantial profit over a short period. It covers the narrative of decision-making and the positive outcome, making it an insightful piece for those interested in investment strategies.

SanDisk: From $335 to $670 in 22 Days – When the Risk/Reward Breaks in Your Favor

SanDisk: From $335 to $670 in 22 Days — When the Risk-Reward Breaks in Your Favor Just a few weeks ago, I published a video explaining why SanDisk was an unusually compelling opportunity. At the …

SanDisk: From $335 to $670 in 22 Days — When the Risk-Reward Breaks in Your Favor Just a few weeks a ...

SanDisk Stock: From $335 to $670 in 22 Days

This article discusses the critical topic of water consumption, making it engaging and approachable for the audience. It aims to inform and involve readers in understanding the importance of water use management without being dull or overly technical.

Engaging with important issues in a relatable way

Let's Talk About Our Water Consumption - I Won't Be Boring

I talk a lot of mess about big tech and their BS. It’s all deserved, and I regret none of it. However, it is somewhat unfair to lump all of the big tech bros in with smaller, more focused technology…

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