And to your question, I have paid turned on but never announced it properly as I have no time and strategy behind it and no benefits. I might turn it off again and link to buymeacoffee.com instead. Currently all money from my paid subscription would go to a charity of my choice as I have other income streams.
Once my substack grows more, I’ll revisit how I feel about paid. Currently I can’t stick to a regular writing schedule so it just feels fair to not charge I guess. I don’t know 🤷♀️
Thanks, Elin. Elaborate info on the process, what a reader gets, and, perhaps most important, the 'why' of the entire process. Will be upgrading in due course. I particularly liked the transparency and the conversations leading to this.
I'm almost at 500 subs, planning to go paid at 1K. Have to iron out some issues though. Stripe isn't operational in Kenya. To get paid, I have to register an LLC in any of the countries it has presence - a lengthy and costly process.
Will be keen to observe how things go, but I'm sure you'll do well.
Omg! I just wrote something about on we are stuck in analysis - paralysis and never do anything and we keep pushing it!
I love that you say it out loud- the right timing will never come! Its about how we perceive things/situations!
Also, congrats on hitting your goal and being so transparent about the how you feel about monetizing! I am pretty new here so really helps to know how substack works as well :)
Elin, Huge congratulations on meeting your goal and starting your yearly subscriptions! I look forward your follow on book (whenever it comes out) as I enjoyed reading your first book.
I love that you are donating a portion of the proceeds to your midwife's project in Nepal, such a worthy cause. Cheers! Deb
I joined as a paid subscriber yay. Sitting at the hair dresser, not even managed to read through the whole post yet 😅 love the work you do and the books sound amazing 😍
Hey, Elin, I feel like you were in my head while I was reading. I will be re-reading this article many times to master the courage to turn on the paid subscription. I wish you a load of success and know the newbies like me are watching you and learning from you. Cheers
Thank you for this piece Elin! As someone who has just started off on Substack, there is a lot for me to think about before I finally get to a point where I'll turn on paid. Will come back to this piece for sure when I do that.
And to your question, I have paid turned on but never announced it properly as I have no time and strategy behind it and no benefits. I might turn it off again and link to buymeacoffee.com instead. Currently all money from my paid subscription would go to a charity of my choice as I have other income streams.
Once my substack grows more, I’ll revisit how I feel about paid. Currently I can’t stick to a regular writing schedule so it just feels fair to not charge I guess. I don’t know 🤷♀️
So exciting Elin! Looking forward to reading the book when it’s ready and supporting your beautiful projects! 🪄
Your life is a dream… real job is so 1980’s
Thanks, Elin. Elaborate info on the process, what a reader gets, and, perhaps most important, the 'why' of the entire process. Will be upgrading in due course. I particularly liked the transparency and the conversations leading to this.
I'm almost at 500 subs, planning to go paid at 1K. Have to iron out some issues though. Stripe isn't operational in Kenya. To get paid, I have to register an LLC in any of the countries it has presence - a lengthy and costly process.
Will be keen to observe how things go, but I'm sure you'll do well.
I want to join forces with you in so many ways. Elin count me in to plot how to help Sandra. 💕
I'm in! :)
Omg! I just wrote something about on we are stuck in analysis - paralysis and never do anything and we keep pushing it!
I love that you say it out loud- the right timing will never come! Its about how we perceive things/situations!
Also, congrats on hitting your goal and being so transparent about the how you feel about monetizing! I am pretty new here so really helps to know how substack works as well :)
Incase anyone is interested in reading about my article please check it out here - https://medhakathy.substack.com/p/this-is-the-reason-you-are-not-able
Elin, Huge congratulations on meeting your goal and starting your yearly subscriptions! I look forward your follow on book (whenever it comes out) as I enjoyed reading your first book.
I love that you are donating a portion of the proceeds to your midwife's project in Nepal, such a worthy cause. Cheers! Deb
This is all so exciting! Cheering you on at every beautiful move! X
I joined as a paid subscriber yay. Sitting at the hair dresser, not even managed to read through the whole post yet 😅 love the work you do and the books sound amazing 😍
So timely and just what I needed to read!
Hey, Elin, I feel like you were in my head while I was reading. I will be re-reading this article many times to master the courage to turn on the paid subscription. I wish you a load of success and know the newbies like me are watching you and learning from you. Cheers
This is brilliant and inspiring, thank you Elin for sharing your thoughts and process with such clarity xx
Thank you for this piece Elin! As someone who has just started off on Substack, there is a lot for me to think about before I finally get to a point where I'll turn on paid. Will come back to this piece for sure when I do that.
I deeply relate. Thank you for sharing <3
Your tiny little rooftop Parisian studio looks so romantic, Elin ✨ HUGE congrats on hitting the milestone so fast (and exceeding it) x