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, ...

Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie is “launching a column of ‘unbridled thoughts and insights on the media industry.’ Which is almost a great idea, only it’s for Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker — a ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Karin Eldor covers entrepreneurs and leaders in fashion & lifestyle. When i-D launched in 1980, it wasn’t a magazine, it was a ...

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 ...