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The Substack Success Podcast
Live Q&A with Substack's Sophia Efthimiatou!
Mar 28, 2024
Sophia Efthimiatou, Head of Writer Relations at Substack, discusses the importance of authenticity on the platform, embracing creative freedom, and writing personally for subscribers. The conversation also explores potential growth areas on Substack, category selection strategies, and the platform's rising popularity internationally.
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- Appreciate paid subscribers as vital support system, avoid tip jars or affiliate advertising.
- Select closest fitting category in Substack, convert free followers into paid subscribers for stronger reader relationships.
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Building Community and Trust with Paid Subscribers
Encouraging writers to appreciate their paid subscribers as a vital support system rather than resorting to tip jars or affiliate advertising instills a healthier mindset. Prioritizing direct communication with readers, providing value, and avoiding strategies that may undermine the writer-reader relationship help foster a sense of community and trust.
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