Feb. 8, 2024
Substack is a subscription network for independent writers and creators. It's home to some of the world’s most beloved writers like Margaret Atwood, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Roxane Gay, Michael Moore, and Patti Smith. Launched in October 2017, there are now more than 17,000 writers earning money on the platform.
Community has been an important part of the network’s success, helping to make it the go-to platform for writers striking out on their own. In this deep dive, we look at how Substack kickstarted a community of writers that powers its growth, and how it has enabled thousands of micro-communities to form around publications on the platform.
Here’s what to expect:
✅ Origin Story: How Substack and its community programs got started.
✅ Sparking the Flame: The initial programs that ignited its community growth.
✅ Stoking the Fire: How it has evolved community activities as it has scaled.
✅ Return on Community: The value it creates for members and derives for its own business.
Read the article and check out the sources at: https://community.inc/deep-dives/community-growth-substack
