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The GenStack Coterie is a private community for genealogy and family history content creators who are ready to share their work with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Whether you're writing newsletters, crafting blog posts, recording podcast, producing video, or building educational resources the Coterie is your creative home.
Inside, you’ll find more than just support—you’ll find momentum.
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We’re not here for surface-level connection. We’re building a thriving network of thoughtful creators who care deeply about family history—and about the people telling it.
✔️Monthly Conversations on Zoom
✔️Weekly Posts about:
- Authentic Content Creation
- Managing the Publishing Process
- Visibility
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We offer peer feedback through our Creative Content Lab, a one-of-a-kind space designed to refine your work before you hit publish.
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You’ll gain visibility through our weekly GenStack roundup, a curated spotlight on the best in genealogy content creation.
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You’ll enjoy the creative and strategic guidance, collaborative challenges, and more.
Join the Coterie and step into a space where your voice matters, your story grows, and your audience finds you.
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How the Coterie Works for You
The GenStack Coterie is your launchpad for creating impactful family history content. Whether you're refining your research-based storytelling or managing a publishing calendar, we’re here to support you with:
- Creative feedback in the Creative Content Lab
- Real-time strategy and accountability
- A strong network of peers who get it
And when it’s time to share your work?
You’ll be featured Above the Fold in GenStack Weekly—our curated showcase that puts your content front and center.
During your first 60 days as a member, your work gets extra love:
- Priority restacks and meaningful comments from our team
- Featured shares in Substack Notes to boost your reach
GenStack Library
Your content—blog, newsletter, podcast, or video—will be featured in the GenStack Library, a curated collection of ad-free, high-quality genealogy and family history publications.
Why does this matter? Just as people browse a bookstore or library for great reads, being part of a trusted, content-rich space increases your visibility. The Library also creates backlinks to your work, helping improve search rankings and discoverability.
Community
Success in content creation thrives on collaboration, not competition. As a GenStack Coterie member, you’ll be part of a supportive group where your growth benefits everyone—and vice versa.
- Engagement matters: Restacks, comments, likes, and social shares help us all gain visibility.
- Real connections: Through chats and Zoom meetups, you’ll meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, and find opportunities to collaborate.
Membership Fees and Guidelines
Your membership is more than a subscription—it’s a step toward building a resilient, engaged community of genealogy creators who amplify each other’s work. For subscription cost visit genealogymatters.substack.com or subscribe below.
Guidelines for GenStack Weekly Roundup
The following is considered when including a GenStack Coterie Member’s content:
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