Thanks for asking Karen. Not sure at this point. Mostly just wanted a place where I could share some stories for now. But I do have other plans for a 2nd substack that has more definite business focus. I plan to share this soon when I feel ready to launch. It's why I've been asking you questions and getting inspiration from your multiple account example.
I have 2 newsletters, Fantastical Library and Brace Yourself.
The first one is all things fantasy books and culture. A little fiction, a little artwork, a few essays.
The second deals with increasing our self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
I'd like to see an increase of 50% more subscribers for both newsletters. I'm not entirely sure exactly how to do that, but I suspect it involves more frequent posts and spreading the word both newsletters exist. So if part of the answer is consistency and advertising, I need to figure out what that looks like for me.
Thank you for your post. I always learn something from you!
Consistent posting is important, so you can keep building your relationship with your subscribers.
Once per week is the 'magic number' in my opinion. (I don't always do that with this Substack, but I always ALWAYS post every Monday for my paid Substack). Let me know how you go.
Thanks for being willing to speak truthfully about the process instead of selling hype.
what are your plans and goals for Rick Lewis Courage Writer, Rick?
Thanks for asking Karen. Not sure at this point. Mostly just wanted a place where I could share some stories for now. But I do have other plans for a 2nd substack that has more definite business focus. I plan to share this soon when I feel ready to launch. It's why I've been asking you questions and getting inspiration from your multiple account example.
Hi Karen! I just purchased your book and am excited to read it and learn how to grow revenue Substack!
I guess I am a bit between 2 and 3.
I have added a "buy me a coffee" to my main page and I plan to enable paid once I reach 10 posts.
But I am adding these to offer people the choice to support me, I will not be posting any paid content.
As time goes on this may change but right now. This is my stance.
You mentioned expensive ads on Substack - how Does That work?
I have 2 newsletters, Fantastical Library and Brace Yourself.
The first one is all things fantasy books and culture. A little fiction, a little artwork, a few essays.
The second deals with increasing our self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
I'd like to see an increase of 50% more subscribers for both newsletters. I'm not entirely sure exactly how to do that, but I suspect it involves more frequent posts and spreading the word both newsletters exist. So if part of the answer is consistency and advertising, I need to figure out what that looks like for me.
Thank you for your post. I always learn something from you!
This post of mine on Medium describes growth strategies, I published it yesterday https://karen-cherry.medium.com/can-you-start-a-substack-with-no-subscribers-3fcf35a31ff8
A 50% increase is totally doable, Carolyn.
Consistent posting is important, so you can keep building your relationship with your subscribers.
Once per week is the 'magic number' in my opinion. (I don't always do that with this Substack, but I always ALWAYS post every Monday for my paid Substack). Let me know how you go.