Substack Is the Next Big Blogging Platform for Writers
Why it’s the best time to start writing on Substack
Many blogging platforms have recently stepped up their efforts to bring more opportunities for writers to publish their work and make money.
Quora has rolled out its monetization program.
Vocal Media has stepped up the game to become the next best platform after Medium.
And now Substack has joined the competition.
After I watched the video conversation between Tim Denning and Todd Brison talking about Substack, I was blown away by what they said.
According to these two writers, Substack is on its way to becoming the next big platform for all kinds of writers.
Substack, among many other platforms, gives independent writers a chance to publish their work, connect with their audience, and build their e-mail lists.
Since its first launch, Substack has evolved and upgraded many of its features.
Just like other platforms, it offers both free and paid subscriptions.
The future of Substack
Recently, Substack has been working behind the scenes to give writers more exposure. They’re trying to create visibility for writers and make it easier for them to find their audience.
That means if there was any better time to start writing on Substack, it is now. As Todd said, during his video conversation with Tim Denning: “When you catch something at the right time, and you’re just in the right place, you can find something that nobody will be able to find after that.”
Here is the link to the video:
Substack before and now
It used to be that anyone who wrote on Substack had to go in there and look for their audience.
But not anymore.
Substack has just built a newsfeed, currently in the Beta stage. That means that it will soon be easier than ever for any writer to find their audience. In other words, Substack is giving you the built-in audience around which you can grow as a writer. No marketing is needed on your part.
Substack fused e-mails with social media, giving writers more exposure. In addition, they’ve added a unique feature — Discoverability. This is a game-changer.
The potential with Discoverability is enormous. That means less marketing for you, as Substack handles the marketing for you. That’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?
For any writer, it’s a huge deal. Imagine jumping in and readers are waiting to read your work?
Burk, one of the writers on Medium said:
“How cool is it to show up on the platform and get subscribers?”
What does that mean to you as a writer?
Take advantage of it now before it gets too saturated. As the saying goes: “Early bird gets the worm.”
If you jump on the platform now, you’ll reap off the most benefits. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time.
It looks like Substack is working hard to become the next best blogging platform for writers. This could mean another lucrative platform for writers to write on and grow their audience.
Final thoughts
Substack is just getting started and it’s going to keep putting marketing efforts into this venture.
The big reason for this is they’re trying to compete with Medium for its audience, and they want to build an engaging community and connect readers with writers.
They’re working hard towards making Substack the next best place for writers to flourish.
And who knows, they may well succeed in their efforts. I guess we have to wait and see. But meanwhile, if you’re not yet on Substack, now is your opportunity.