I’ve always wanted to do this, but does this work for Substackers writing about things like mental health topics and who don’t want to coach? I have a day job where I make a great salary, but I’d like to replace my income eventually with my Substack newsletter and I plan on writing multiple self help books. But not sure how this would work with my audience. I’m also unsure for such a complex topic like mental health and not being a medical professional if this would be a good idea.
Following, because l’m in the same space with a slightly different angle to yours Andy. But I’d say you can always write about your experience and your realisations. Lived experience is incredibly valuable for others to get insight to. Especially since medical gaslighting is such a prevalent issue for so many people.
And maybe you could co-author with a clued up mental health professional in your niche. Just a few ideas off the top of my head :)
We really don't need more digital products. We need writers changing the world with words. Oh goody, more self-help, make money writing, lose weight books. Sign me up. Or perhaps not.
I am so disappointed in Substack and how they tell you do this or that to gain "Paying" subscribers. We came here to write and not become Digital marketers, not to join a contest posting note after note. It's as if children are running this thing.
I love the digital products idea and have created some myself, but I'd love to find out what kinds of digital products people are willing to pay for. As a former classroom teacher, I know how to make digital products. I created similar products for classroom teaching for years. I don't know how to figure out what people want and need. Etsy is saturated with them, so that feels frustrating, too. I'd love to see ideas on what kinds of products would sell. I have some ideas but hadn't thought of selling them to subscribers. I'm still figuring out how to leverage my fledgling blog and build my Substack audience, and I am even considering creating a Medium presence. Just seems overwhelming!
I’ve always wanted to do this, but does this work for Substackers writing about things like mental health topics and who don’t want to coach? I have a day job where I make a great salary, but I’d like to replace my income eventually with my Substack newsletter and I plan on writing multiple self help books. But not sure how this would work with my audience. I’m also unsure for such a complex topic like mental health and not being a medical professional if this would be a good idea.
Following, because l’m in the same space with a slightly different angle to yours Andy. But I’d say you can always write about your experience and your realisations. Lived experience is incredibly valuable for others to get insight to. Especially since medical gaslighting is such a prevalent issue for so many people.
And maybe you could co-author with a clued up mental health professional in your niche. Just a few ideas off the top of my head :)
Great idea and something I’ve been thinking about for sure! Thank you 🙏🏻
You’re welcome! 🙂
Was that for me? Hi :)
That's my question too!
Good luck, this sounds like a fab plan. I'm writing self help books too. I hope you're successful, all the best.
Thank you!
We really don't need more digital products. We need writers changing the world with words. Oh goody, more self-help, make money writing, lose weight books. Sign me up. Or perhaps not.
You have shared some real hardcore facts and how to work on them as well.
hi!
I am so disappointed in Substack and how they tell you do this or that to gain "Paying" subscribers. We came here to write and not become Digital marketers, not to join a contest posting note after note. It's as if children are running this thing.
I love the digital products idea and have created some myself, but I'd love to find out what kinds of digital products people are willing to pay for. As a former classroom teacher, I know how to make digital products. I created similar products for classroom teaching for years. I don't know how to figure out what people want and need. Etsy is saturated with them, so that feels frustrating, too. I'd love to see ideas on what kinds of products would sell. I have some ideas but hadn't thought of selling them to subscribers. I'm still figuring out how to leverage my fledgling blog and build my Substack audience, and I am even considering creating a Medium presence. Just seems overwhelming!