They mainstreamed paying for independent writing, and changed the lives of thousands of writers in the process.
But they're building for a specific type of creator.
Thinking of starting a Substack?
Read this first đ
They mainstreamed paying for independent writing, and changed the lives of thousands of writers in the process.
But they're building for a specific type of creator.
(Putting my product hat on, this is a smart strategy for them to differentiate and win a specific market)
In 2020 they rolled out initiatives like grants, legal support, and mentorship for writers.
Want to take some time off? One of their smartest features gives writers the power to pause paid subscriptions.
But, there are successful writers who are 'graduating' from Substack when they discover a few problems.
https://t.co/ryvYz4kXvD
Interesting point from @JayCoDon on why he left Substack.
— Austin Rief \u2615\ufe0f (@austin_rief) December 16, 2020
"Substack" becoming synonymous with "newsletter" on Twitter certainly has its pros.
But, there are also cons that may turn off future creators. pic.twitter.com/o5BhWxFv4x
đ° High take rate
The Substack revenue calculator (https://t.co/QG6UhlCbyp) shows ~80% profit margin for creators. Competitors are closer to 95%.
https://t.co/f98WLD6rzo
When you start to see success, you'll want to sell other products to your audience (see: âMulti-SKU creatorâ by @hunterwalk). This needs audience segmentation & automationâyou can do neither here.
https://t.co/m0xR1ILXeM
Since this NYer article about Substack quotes a paragraph from my blog post about MultiSKU Creators but doesn't link to ithttps://t.co/QS206eYRsT
— \U0001f468\U0001f3fb\u200d\U0001f4bb\u2615\ufe0f (@hunterwalk) December 28, 2020
Refusal to link credit is one persistent example of how traditional media still doesn't truly embrace internet culture https://t.co/FUDvLgamBI
Sure, you get a home on the internet for your writing. But ability to customize your site design, layout, and organization is limited. It's 1 long feed. This is not ideal for discovery, evergreen content, and SEO.
@ConvertKit , @Ghost, or @letterdropco are all good options.
Email is a powerful tool for distribution and monetization. Newsletters are only one part of an email strategy, and switching costs are high.
Choose wisely.
https://t.co/sYBtptRj7H
You can now run paid newsletters through @ConvertKit!
— Nathan Barry (@nathanbarry) November 11, 2020
Here's why you'll love it:
- Free for up to 1,000 subscribers
- 3.5% payment fees (compared to 12.9% for Substack)
- Very customizable custom designs
- Subscriber referral programs
- Automations to drive more sales pic.twitter.com/eH6JfFCyzP
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chimeric infectious clone grants were there.https://t.co/DAArwFkz6v is in 2017, Rs4231.
https://t.co/UgXygDjYbW is in 2016, RsSHC014 and RsWIV16.
https://t.co/krO69CsJ94 is in 2013, RsWIV1. notice that this is before the beginning of the project
starting in 2016. Also remember that they told about only 3 isolates/live viruses. RsSHC014 is a live infectious clone that is just as alive as those other "Isolates".
P.D. somehow is able to use funds that he have yet recieved yet, and send results and sequences from late 2019 back in time into 2015,2013 and 2016!
https://t.co/4wC7k1Lh54 Ref 3: Why ALL your pangolin samples were PCR negative? to avoid deep sequencing and accidentally reveal Paguma Larvata and Oryctolagus Cuniculus?
Unfortunately the "This work includes the identification of viral sequences in bat samples, and has resulted in the isolation of three bat SARS-related coronaviruses that are now used as reagents to test therapeutics and vaccines." were BEFORE the
chimeric infectious clone grants were there.https://t.co/DAArwFkz6v is in 2017, Rs4231.
https://t.co/UgXygDjYbW is in 2016, RsSHC014 and RsWIV16.
https://t.co/krO69CsJ94 is in 2013, RsWIV1. notice that this is before the beginning of the project
starting in 2016. Also remember that they told about only 3 isolates/live viruses. RsSHC014 is a live infectious clone that is just as alive as those other "Isolates".
P.D. somehow is able to use funds that he have yet recieved yet, and send results and sequences from late 2019 back in time into 2015,2013 and 2016!
https://t.co/4wC7k1Lh54 Ref 3: Why ALL your pangolin samples were PCR negative? to avoid deep sequencing and accidentally reveal Paguma Larvata and Oryctolagus Cuniculus?
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There is co-ordination across the far right in Ireland now to stir both left and right in the hopes of creating a race war. Think critically! Fascists see the tragic killing of #georgenkencho, the grief of his community and pending investigation as a flashpoint for action.
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Declan Ganleyâs Burkean group and the incel wing of National Party (GearĂłid Murphy, Mick OâKeeffe & Co.) as well as all the usuals are concerted in their efforts to demonstrate their white supremacist cred. The quiet parts are today being said out loud.
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There is co-ordination across the far right in Ireland now to stir both left and right in the hopes of creating a race war. Think critically! Fascists see the tragic killing of #georgenkencho, the grief of his community and pending investigation as a flashpoint for action.
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Be aware, the images the #farright are sharing in the hopes of starting a race war, are not of the SPAR employee that was punched. They\u2019re older photos of a Everton fan. Be aware of the information you\u2019re sharing and that it may be false. Always #factcheck #GeorgeNkencho pic.twitter.com/4c9w4CMk5h
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— Mark Malone (@soundmigration) January 1, 2021
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The best thing you can do is challenge disinformation and report posts where engagement isnât appropriate. Many of these are blatantly racist posts designed to drive recruitment to NP and other Nationalist groups. By all means protest but stay safe.
