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Why most writers never get paid (and how to fix it)

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Write • Build • Scale Sunday Digest

Write Better, Build Smarter & Scale Faster

Welcome to the Write • Build • Scale Sunday Digest, where we help you grow your audience and income with simple strategies, creative ideas, and zero fluff.

This week, we’re focusing on the one platform that has changed the game for online writers over the past years: Substack.

But before we dive in, I’d love to hear from you: Where are you at with Substack?


Why We’re Betting on Substack for Writers and Creators Right Now

Even though the competition is more fierce than ever, there's never been a better time to be a writer online - especially on Substack:

  • You own your audience. You can export your free and paid email list anytime. No lock-in.
  • Direct access to your readers’ inbox. Algorithms may help you grow, but an email list is what lets you build a real business.
  • Built-in tools to turn readers into paying subscribers. Skip the hassle and start monetizing the easy way.

That’s why so many creators are doubling down on Substack.

And it’s also why we’re making it the focus of this week’s resources.


3 Mistakes That Kill Your Growth on Substack

If you’re publishing on Substack but not seeing results despite putting in the hours, you’re probably making one of three common mistakes.

In this week's YouTube video, I'm showing you how to fix them so you can finally start growing your audience:


How to Get PAID as an Online Writer (ft. David McIlroy)

In this week's podcast episode, we sat down with David McIlroy, a Substacker with nearly 30,000 subscribers, to talk about:

  • How to get paid as an online writer without sleazy tactics
  • Practical rules for building your personal brand
  • David’s exact playbook for turning casual readers into loyal, paying fans.

7 Substack Growth Strategies No One Talks About

Everyone tells you to “publish consistently.”

But the fastest-growing creators on Substack are using less obvious, smarter strategies.

In this new article, I share seven growth strategies that most writers overlook, and how you can use them to grow faster.


One Last Thought Before You Go…

Substack isn’t just another publishing platform.

Right now, it’s a hot chance for writers to build an audience, a community, and an income without middlemen.

But here’s the catch: most writers aren’t using it to its full potential.

This week, ask yourself:

👉 Am I ready to finally take Substack seriously?

👉 What’s one small shift I can make this week to grow more intentionally?

Over the past months, we’ve been working tirelessly to help you leverage Substack for your growth.

We'll soon share exciting news to help you take the next steps, so make sure to keep an eye on your inbox. 😉

Big love from my screen to yours,
Sinem from Write • Build • Scale

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