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Why Substack is the Ultimate Platform for Independent Writers

Why Substack, really? Should it be your #1 writing platform?

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Burk
May 11, 2023
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You have heard of Substack, haven’t you?

Everybody has.

It’s like a one-stop shop for writers who want to share their musings and get paid for it! Think of it like a super cool fusion between a blog, a newsletter, and a money-making machine. All you have to do is focus on your writing, and Substack will handle the rest of the nitty-gritty tech stuff.

Okay, calm down. Let’s be real.

Substack is no money-making machine, although there are hundreds of writers who make a d*mn decent income from the platform.

But is it the right one for you?

Let’s see.

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