On how to grow your Substack from Diamond-Michael Scott. Interview highlights include how his Substack subscriber list has grown and his payment strategy.
What a terrific interview. I love the concept behind "Great Books, Great Minds," and could really relate to the 80/20 proposition, where 80% is writing for onself...that is, if it's not exciting to you, chances are it probably won't excite the reader (a spin-off of the "no-tears-in-the-writer" Robert Frost school of writing lol). Also, I loved hearing that after a concentrated period of hard work, Diamond-Michael's subscriber count shot up. Inspiring.
I'm very intrigued about doing multiple substacks. Is that the same as multiple tabs you can subscribe/unsubscribe to/from? Does this solve my resistance/inability to narrow down? Lol
Different Substacks won't be linked. You're talking about sections, which I recommend over having two Substacks. And yes (!), the desire likely stems from not wanting to narrow our focus.
I loved reading this. Several points of Michael's journey resonate with me. For instance, toiling away with a handful of subscribers for months, until it picks pace. Or to follow the NPR model and be supported by the readers without using a paywall. I write technical articles and till now I have not resorted to using a paywall, however, till now, I have not had a lot of luck (even though subscribers are growing and views are growing).
Yep! The original 2 I had when we met and I run a lit mag, WestWord, and have transferred that over from a Wordpress site. And I’m doing a monthly essay at The Tao of Storytelling using chapters of the Tao Te Ching to inspire compassionate stories about the time we find ourselves living in.
Michael gave me hope and encouragement. What an interesting individual. I'll be exploring him soon. I love reading about other Substack journeys. It was an excellent and informative interview. Thank you for your work.
What a terrific interview. I love the concept behind "Great Books, Great Minds," and could really relate to the 80/20 proposition, where 80% is writing for onself...that is, if it's not exciting to you, chances are it probably won't excite the reader (a spin-off of the "no-tears-in-the-writer" Robert Frost school of writing lol). Also, I loved hearing that after a concentrated period of hard work, Diamond-Michael's subscriber count shot up. Inspiring.
Agreed!
Thank you for this. What an uplifting energy Michael has. And now I want to read everything he has to think. I need five lives!
Yes!
Loved reading about Michael’s journey and always encouraging to read someone’s journey with multiple Substacks! ✨✍️ Thanks Sarah Fay!
I thought you might!
I'm very intrigued about doing multiple substacks. Is that the same as multiple tabs you can subscribe/unsubscribe to/from? Does this solve my resistance/inability to narrow down? Lol
Different Substacks won't be linked. You're talking about sections, which I recommend over having two Substacks. And yes (!), the desire likely stems from not wanting to narrow our focus.
Thank you, helpful!!
Great interview! I love the term *intellectual capital.* So happy to see Diamond-Michael featured on your newsletter!
Me too!
“...over 50% of my paid subscribers are folks whom I’ve had either a direct text, face-to-face, or voice-to-voice conversation with.”
Such a great point! I will keep that and everything else on this wonderful interview in mind, thank you!
As someone who now has 4 Substacks I really appreciate this! Thank you Sarah and Michael 😊🙏
Four!
I loved reading this. Several points of Michael's journey resonate with me. For instance, toiling away with a handful of subscribers for months, until it picks pace. Or to follow the NPR model and be supported by the readers without using a paywall. I write technical articles and till now I have not resorted to using a paywall, however, till now, I have not had a lot of luck (even though subscribers are growing and views are growing).
Wonderful!
Yep! The original 2 I had when we met and I run a lit mag, WestWord, and have transferred that over from a Wordpress site. And I’m doing a monthly essay at The Tao of Storytelling using chapters of the Tao Te Ching to inspire compassionate stories about the time we find ourselves living in.
Michael gave me hope and encouragement. What an interesting individual. I'll be exploring him soon. I love reading about other Substack journeys. It was an excellent and informative interview. Thank you for your work.
Wonderful! Yes, he's wonderful!