Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers? Get Jane Friedman’s Expert Opinion

Struggling to decide whether or not you should use Substack? Learn from publishing expert Jane Friedman how to weigh the pros and cons of Substack and determine if it's right for you as a writer. For full transcript, resources, and substacks mentioned during the interview, head over to: https://annkroeker.com/janefriedman-s... Timestamped overview 00:00 Writers frequently seek Substack advice, complex issue. 05:26 Substack simplified paid newsletters, revolutionizing non-technical setup. 07:36 Substack combines newsletters with social media features. 11:59 Substack simplifies starting email newsletters, accessible to all. 15:32 Choose between your website or Substack. 17:20 Depends on site strength; Substack for marketing. 20:43 Use Substack, but prioritize your own website. 23:29 Substack profits from controversial newsletters, faces backlash. 28:42 Research before committing, you can always change. 29:39 Substack differs from WordPress and Ghost, offers incentives. 35:59 Paid writing classes were valuable and instructive experiences. 39:35 Writers who use patronage over subscriber model. 42:27 Only begin blogging/Substack if truly passionate. 45:38 Reserve your name, subscribe, explore, evaluate, decide. 🔹For more help building your author platform, discussing the pros and cons of tools like Substack, check out Your Platform Matters (YPM), my membership dedicated to help writers reach more readers in meaningful ways: https://annkroeker.com/yourplatformma... ✔ Subscribe for more FREE tips and training to level up your skills and advance your writing career:    / @annkroekerwritingcoach   👉🏻 Ready to write a book, but you can’t quite articulate your idea? Join the FREE 3-day challenge: Craft Your Book’s Big Idea, and you’ll finally put words to the idea you long to write. In just three days, you’ll nail your book’s big idea (and generate a working title)! Sign up and finally move forward with the message that’s in you…just waiting to come out! https://annkroeker.com/3day Hey, I'd love to connect! Find me on Instagram and DM me your favorite videos and takeaways:   / annkroeker   ⭐ Want to see everything I offer, from freebies and recommended resources to courses and coaching? Check out my "everything" page: https://annkroeker.com/everything Let me know if you have topic ideas—I'm always looking for ways to support writers!