A question comes to mind if the substack model itself is based an economy of necessity, not particularly but in the context of what surrounds us all the time. Hence, the paywall. Without the hierarchy, the reader still wrestles mentally with the other orders of necessity. For this reason, to pair the writing with another binding necessity can help. No one should want to reduce the writing to “product line” but on the other hand, everyone needs a new tshirt or summer hat at some point. Who could resist a pen in fist tshirt?
If you consider my newsletter activist writing, I would love to be one of your interviews. I write my newsletter to challenge accepted practices, so to me, it is activist writing. Your monthly interviews are great idea, and I am happy to chat with you about it.
Thanks, Tracy! Didn't know that. £4 might be the minimum then... And good luck with your transition! You are someone I have followed in relation to promising to keep content open access.
A question comes to mind if the substack model itself is based an economy of necessity, not particularly but in the context of what surrounds us all the time. Hence, the paywall. Without the hierarchy, the reader still wrestles mentally with the other orders of necessity. For this reason, to pair the writing with another binding necessity can help. No one should want to reduce the writing to “product line” but on the other hand, everyone needs a new tshirt or summer hat at some point. Who could resist a pen in fist tshirt?
Eric when I hit 1000 subscribers you can be my merch guru!! Re the economy of necessity: so much to talk about there. Thanks!
Hi C Lou,
If you consider my newsletter activist writing, I would love to be one of your interviews. I write my newsletter to challenge accepted practices, so to me, it is activist writing. Your monthly interviews are great idea, and I am happy to chat with you about it.
Thanks, Joan! I will be in touch!
With regards to the payment options, I don't think that substack will allow a lower than $5 monthly subscription...
Good luck with the transition, I am trying the same approach.
Thanks, Tracy! Didn't know that. £4 might be the minimum then... And good luck with your transition! You are someone I have followed in relation to promising to keep content open access.
thank you, I think we are all learning from one another xx