How to set up a private Substack for your core group

Collaborations and group projects need a shared platform for calendars, documents, and reports of meetings with the option to add comments. A private Substack is a free option. 

When you also have a public Substack for your website and newsletter, adding a private Substack avoids the “yet another platform and another password” problem and helps all your group members increase their online proficiency. 

This quick guide takes you through the process, saving you time and frustration working out the settings and how to structure it so it is useful as possible.

Step 1: Set up a New Substack Publication and Make it Private

Step 2: Add the Substack Team Members

Step 3: Set Substack Team Member Roles

Step 4: Add a Custom page for your Group Calendar

Step 5: Edit Your About Page

Step 6: Add Posts in Sections

Bonus: How to use the Planning Section

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