Are you an artist struggling to decide whether to try Substack? Let's weigh the pros and cons of Substack for heart-centered artists. We'll cover the dizzying growth opportunities as well as the seldom-mentioned pitfalls.
Bonus material from other artists and writers I respect to help you decide.
Here is a piece by artist Heather Murray about how to sell your art on Substack vs Etsy.
And a good short piece on making money as an artist from Katie Stack's Substack.
Check out The Calm Creative's My results after 1 1/2 years on Substack (And why I'm leaving).
She has since re-joined Substack. This is a comprehensive, heartfelt take that most artists will benefit from watching. She grew her mailing list exponentially, and her art is very cool. :)
Do you consider yourself a writer and not an artist?
Here's a solid YouTube interview of Jane Friedman which answers the question, Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers?