How to Access Paid Content
A brief guide to the Sunny Side newsletter and accessing supporting member content on Substack.
I recently conducted a survey of my readers and discovered that many folks had the same questions, particularly when it came to Substack. So, I decided to put together this brief post that will (hopefully) be helpful. 😊
What Is Substack?
Substack is a platform that allows writers to send newsletters to their audience and also offer a mix of free & paid content. This setup offers something unique - a space where writing and community come together without intrusive advertising.
In addition, you can see my Notes on Substack. “Notes” are sort of like Substack’s social media feed. It’s where I post sneak peeks of upcoming recipes and sometimes share real-life updates.
How to Comment on Posts
If you’d like to share a comment on one of my posts (which makes my day!!), the first thing you need to do is log in to Substack. This is true for free and paid members.
You don’t need to have a password. Instead, you already have an “account” on Substack via your subscription to my newsletter.
When you go to log in, Substack will send an email to you with a link. Once you click on that link, you’ll be logged in. From there you can comment on my posts and also explore some of the other wonderful publications on Substack.
Ready to Become a Patron?
Want to become a supporting member? Awesome! A paid membership helps me continue creating and sharing high-quality content for you. ❤️
Here’s how to become a patron:
1. Use the button below to view your membership options.
2. Select monthly or annual membership. (You can also choose to become a Founding member.)
3. If you are on an Apple device, you can use Apple Pay. If you are on another device, Substack will give you a secure option to enter your credit card.
How to Access Supporting Member Content
Now that you’re a patron, you’re in! You’ll be able to access paid content in two ways:
Login to your Substack account. This will allow you to view and print all of the paid recipes I’ve published.
Substack lets you sign in by entering your email address and then clicking on the login link they send to you. Or, you can set up a username and password.
You can log in on your computer by going to Substack.com and clicking on the “Sign In” button in the upper right-hand corner of the site. Or, you can download the Substack app and log in there.
Keep an eye on your email. I sent out emails twice a week with new content. You’ll be able to see all of the paid member content in those messages.
How to Cancel or Pause Your Subscription
If you need to pause or cancel your subscription:
Navigate to your Account Settings page.
Scroll to the accounts section. This is where you’ll see all the publications you’re subscribed to. This article has helpful step-by-step photos.
From there you can choose to pause or cancel your subscription.
If you have trouble, get in touch and I can also help you cancel your subscription.
I ask that you please don’t request a refund if you have been reading and printing paid recipes. That’s a bit like going into a donut shop, licking all the donuts, then telling the shopkeeper you don’t want one. ;)
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