The most popular writers on Substack earn up to seven figures each year primarily by persuading readers to pay for their work. The newsletter platform’s subscription-driven business model offers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Bousquet is an influencer and creator monetization coach. Substack is a subscription-based platform that allows writers, ...

Elon Musk wanted to buy Substack not long after he bought Twitter in 2022. But the newsletter and podcast platform wasn’t for sale. This month Substack raised a further $100 million (€85.44 million) ...

Newspaper could join legacy media brands in embracing newsletter platform The Washington Post has held talks with Substack about hosting pieces by its writers, the site’s co-founder has said, as a ...

Explore how Substack writers use newsletter platforms to earn from paid subs, build niche communities, and thrive in the expanding creator economy through independent publishing. Pixabay, ...

Constance Grady is a senior correspondent on the Culture team for Vox, where since 2016 she has covered books, publishing, gender, celebrity analysis, and theater. In book world, the summer of 2025 is ...

Beehiiv CEO and co-founder Tyler Denk giving a presentation at a Beehiiv event in London on 12 February 2026. Picture: LRock Media The CEO of Substack rival Beehiiv says the growing platform has a key ...