Going Godward on Substack
This new model takes what we have learned from the Aggregation Era and finds a way to blend it with the independence enjoyed by the “sovereign writer”—or, to be appropriately expansive, let’s call it “sovereign creator.” It is, I believe, the natural model of the internet, taking advantage of the web’s massive scale and interconnectivity and... See more
Hamish McKenzie • The Age of the Sovereign Creator
“On Substack, creators own their content and their mailing list, guaranteeing that they can always connect directly with their community—even if they leave the platform. They also have a clear and reliable way to make money, from direct subscriptions. There is a powerful discovery system in Substack, with a social-media-like feed but with the twist
... See moreAnd for the first time in your career, you feel anti-fragile. You’re no longer vulnerable to a publisher’s budget cuts, pivot to video, staff redundancy after a merger, or ‘new editorial direction’. No one can say that what you believe isn’t fit to print. You can experiment with new formats or revenue streams like exclusive chat rooms, paid... See more
Josh Constine • The power shift from publishers to personalities
On Substack, you own your email list. You have the autonomy to transfer to other sites.
Chris Best • Unbundling Journalism | Chris Best on Venture Stories
Giving ownership to creators is the most impactful way to empower creators.
There is a transition happening from the attention economy to the ownership economy. Four ways to transition: the introduction of digital scarcity (NFTs), patronage (supporting creators), new economic models, and community ownership (DAOs).
There are many different ways to
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