Substack Hacks And The Social Media Addiction
A few of my favorite things
Substack is a different bird than Medium.
I’m active on both sites, but I confess, Medium has been my main platform for the past few years. Things have changed over there (again) so I’ve decided to buckle down and get serious about my Substack. So I’ve spent the last month reading everything I could get my hands on.
There are a lot of writers who say they’re Substack experts, but only a few of them feel like they add value to the basic setup rules. And there’s a certain vibe I want to create here so I’m excited to find tips that resonate with me.
Here are a few of the best Substack Hacks (Subhacks?) I’ve discovered this fall.
To Paywall or not to Paywall, that is the question
One of the biggest concerns writers have on Substack is how to monetize. Some writers focus on gaining subscribers by giving everything away for free. Others paywall their best content and publish sneak peeks to entice readers to sign up.
Sarah Fay, bestselling creator of Substack Writers@Work has a refreshing take on this conundrum. I highly recommend you read this one.
You’ll find a bounty of information and answers to many of your questions on her site.
Where to begin?
Substack can be daunting. There are so many features it’s hard to understand how they work together.
Russel Nohelty is a creative genius who will guide you on a sustainable path of Substack growth. The Author Stack is full of great information and advice to get you started. Here’s a roundup of Resources, many of them free.
I’m still reading and each article is helping me improve my newsletter.
Mindfulness and Meaning
Carolyn Yoo writes a self-discovery newsletter designed to nurture your creative process. See You is a refreshing dip into creativity without the pressure to improve your numbers.
This thoughtful discussion explores how she decided to reduce the amount of time invested in creating art for Instagram. It’s an interesting read with a surprising outcome.
Take a moment to give yourself this gift of creative self-discovery. It will feed your soul.
Stay tuned for more insights, discoveries, and meaningful connections.
How are you answering the paywall question with your Substack? How’s that working for you?
What social media platform are you thinking about quitting and why?
What tools have you discovered on Substack that you love?
Thank you Tree for this information packed resource, I appreciate the time you took to create this article ✍️📝💛
I’m looking at taking the position that if I have content already behind a paywall, as I do on Medium and in my published books, then putting it behind the paywall on Substack is fine. Generous previews and links to alternate sources.