After 9 months on Subtack, I have 10 paid subscribers! Yay!!!!
And I'm writing this not to brag but to give hope to those stuck at zero, and thinking they have no chance to get any.
First, I will say that this post is aimed at those of you who, like me, have a newsletter. So if that’s not you, feel free to skip this one,
Or read on… and maybe you’ll be inspired to create one - and build your own community - and I for one would love to see that! Don’t forget to write me if you do!
I see many people out there agonizing over the same questions I had: “Should I offer paid subs or not? How much should I charge? What should I offer? How often do I do paid posts? should I add previews?” And on and on and on.
I agonized over all of them too. I tried not doing anything and hoping. Then I tried making a few posts paid. But it hurt when only a few people, and at first no one - saw them!
Nothing seemed right. And I thought about just giving up on it.
Finally, I arrived at a solution that I could feel comfortable with. That allows my message to be received in the way I want it to be, but also gives motivation to people to upgrade and get more.
So I'm going to share my strategy. Maybe you can use it. Maybe you'll use a part of it, or maybe you'll arrive at something completely different. But either way, I hope it inspires you to keep going, and know that better days will follow.
First, I set my paid subscription as low as Substack allows - $5 per month / $30 per year. I may change eventually. But for now, this is good.
I offer a free gift to all subscribers - my pdf - The Miracle Morning - a guide to creating a more joyful life.
To my paid supporters, I offer another gift - my collection of mystical and inspirational poetry - At the Intersection of Strength and Light.
I am writing a book - F*ck the Secret - Uncover the Flaw in the Law of Attraction. I am releasing the chapters as paid posts, but with a substantial free preview, Also I include the full audio for paid subs, with a shortened preview for the rest.
Most of my other posts are completely free, but on occasion I will make them paid, with a paywall at the very end, only concealing a brief message for my supporters. As well as giving them the full audio. Like this post.
As an added incentive, I do regular cross-posts of my supporters’ best work, as a way of demonstrating my gratitude. Like this one from
Last, as I do not want money to be a reason that people do not get the full experience of my word, offer subscribers to opportunity to DM or email me, and I will hook them up with a complimentary paid subscription - no questions asked.
So that's my plan - and evidenced by my 10 paid subscriptions - I'd say it's working pretty well!
What do you think? Do you like this plan? Did it inspire you to do something different? Let me know!
I love you so much!
Namaste, Beautiful and precious Child of God
Congratulations! Some great ideas here and thank you for the mention. I appreciate it :)
I currently have 2 paid subscribers. They are family and are so kind to support me when I don’t have anything additional to offer paid subscribers yet. But I’m working on it :)
Congratulations, Aaron! It couldn’t happen to a nicer or more wonderful person than you💕💕💕
Wishing you continued success🌻🌻🌻