Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: the Overheard subscriber chat.
This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers — kind of like a group chat or live hangout. I’ll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that come my way, and you can jump into the discussion.
To join our chat, you’ll need to download the Substack app, now available for both iOS and Android. Chats are sent via the app, not email, so turn on push notifications so you don’t miss conversation as it happens.
How to get started
Download the app by clicking this link or the button below. Substack Chat is now available on both iOS and Android.
Open the app and tap the Chat icon. It looks like two bubbles in the bottom bar, and you’ll see a row for my chat inside.
That’s it! Jump into my thread to say hi, and if you have any issues, check out Substack’s FAQ.
yeah, well, i'm not exactly a tech whiz myself.
maybe we can find some clever person under the age of 30 who can build a simulated set that works on a larger computer screen, with individually chosen thrift shop comfy chairs in a gracious room, with simulated chatters (who always choose the same chair). et voila! in the meantime, i'll go back to my hobby of hating the word "app".
esther, am i correct in thinking the chat can only be accessed via phone app? i don't use my phone for anything except calling and texting. no way to join chat on desktop computer or ipad? thanks!