Korby Lenker

Substack is a rapidly growing space for writers and creators—think blogs, but with your words going straight to followers’ inboxes, and a built-in network of fellow creatives. Substack advocates feel it’s the place for writers now, while voices of caution also contribute to the discourse around the platform. Whether you’re thinking of starting a Substack newsletter, or wondering how to keep yours going—and growing—please join us for a lively and candid panel discussion with writers Susannah Felts (F I E L D T R I P), Lane Scott Jones (Second Rodeo), and musician-writer Korby Lenker (The Morse Code), as they share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what keeps them going. Moderated by Porch Director of Education Yurina Yoshikawa, this conversation will touch on everything from building a subscriber base to balancing vulnerability with consistency, plus how newsletters can shape (or reshape) a creative career. This event is perfect for writers who are newsletter-curious, looking for new inspiration, or interested in meeting other local writers on Substack. There will be time for open audience Q&A and networking at the end.