I like engaging in chats for some of the publications I read but for my own, I see managing a chat as a distraction to my focus on writing. It’s another thing that drives engagement for Substack but detracts from me focusing my creative energies on my writing.
I like having conversations about posts in the comments of the posts. This allo…
I like engaging in chats for some of the publications I read but for my own, I see managing a chat as a distraction to my focus on writing. It’s another thing that drives engagement for Substack but detracts from me focusing my creative energies on my writing.
I like having conversations about posts in the comments of the posts. This allows non-app users to participate more easily. That’s just me. I still love using Substack! Don’t come after me!
Very reasonable and understandable comments. I just want to note that "It’s another thing that drives engagement for Substack" doesn't make sense from the perspective of our business. We are not seeking to drive engagement for Substack—we seek to help writers and creators grow their audiences and make money, since that is the only way we make money. Many writers and creators here love going deeper with their communities through Chat and other means; and for many of those people, Chat is an essential part of not only their cultural work but also their businesses.
I like engaging in chats for some of the publications I read but for my own, I see managing a chat as a distraction to my focus on writing. It’s another thing that drives engagement for Substack but detracts from me focusing my creative energies on my writing.
I like having conversations about posts in the comments of the posts. This allows non-app users to participate more easily. That’s just me. I still love using Substack! Don’t come after me!
Very reasonable and understandable comments. I just want to note that "It’s another thing that drives engagement for Substack" doesn't make sense from the perspective of our business. We are not seeking to drive engagement for Substack—we seek to help writers and creators grow their audiences and make money, since that is the only way we make money. Many writers and creators here love going deeper with their communities through Chat and other means; and for many of those people, Chat is an essential part of not only their cultural work but also their businesses.
I will not rule out the possibility that this is simple a skill issue and I should maybe consider getting good at this 😉