Instead of other newsletter platforms, Substack should be compared to services giving creators direct relationships with fans, like Shopify, Twitch, and Patreon
Or the creator economy, for that matter — When we started Substack in 2017, we told people that we made it simple to start a paid subscription publication.
This is what blogging did. Then remember what happened. This looks like the hype cycle at work - if you're a first mover, you get an early advantage. Give it time and those with more financial resources will still win. https://twitter.com/...
One of the things I greatly appreciate about @SubstackInc is how many new writers & podcasters the platform has helped become recognised names. Most names on the Substack leaderboard I first came across... on Substack. Full article by @hamishmckenzie: https://on.substack.com/... …
This is a good post from @hamishmckenzie. I feel a little weird explaining my substack to people as a newsletter bc I personally don't normally read all the substacks i subscribe to via email. I generally hate my inbox and avoid it like the plague https://on.substack.com/...