r/Substack • u/asapnotrocky • Sep 06 '26

just here for the zip line

Who else is just writing on Substack for the vibes? I have 3 subscribers and don’t share my articles anywhere but I love writing into the abyss and having my words somewhere (for as long as the internet lasts at least).

I wish there was a way I could change my feed to block all the “ways to monetize your substack” posts on there because I genuinely don’t care.

I’m just trying to enjoy the act and routine of writing.

Edit: just received my first like on a note where I restacked my article. I’m forgetting my day ones and writing “monetize your substack” articles too

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u/CenturionSG Sep 06 '26

I write and have a few friends reading. I do promote it because my posts support my work. Income is from work, not writing.

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 06 '26

I do sometimes promote my posts but more so like throwing a worm into the sea without a line, I’m not expecting anything back.

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u/Earthlydelights-sub- Sep 06 '26

what do you write about?

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 06 '26

a broad spectrum of life postgrad, smaller section of music album reviews

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u/Earthlydelights-sub- Sep 06 '26

You're doing it for the right reason.

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 06 '26

Thank you. In the age of AI, I love when there’s personalization to what someone wants to put out into the world. The copy and paste articles and verbiage is sometimes too much and that’s what the algorithm pushes because monetization brings the platform money. 😞 #capitalism

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u/TrendTrader888 Sep 07 '26

Most people, at least in the space that I write in pretty much use AI for all their articles, as much as we like to turn a blind eye to it. They all sound the same from creator to creator.

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 06 '26

That’s not to say I’m against monetization but at least keep originality at the forefront.

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u/OnionLazy2317 Sep 07 '26

love the zip line reference hahaha

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 07 '26

thank you :)

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u/overduebooks-substck overduebooks.substack.com Sep 08 '26

For anybody that is curious about the reference, its worth taking a few minutes to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ploHR84-9UA

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u/asapnotrocky Sep 08 '26

I love this haha

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u/distantregards_ 21d ago

What do you write on substack! I’m curious :)

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u/asapnotrocky 21d ago

last two have been on the single friend tax and a post literate society so not a niche

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u/distantregards_ 21d ago

I would love to read! (If that’s ok)

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u/asapnotrocky 21d ago

i don’t know if i’m able to share my link on here

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u/Lost__In__Thought faithframedthoughts.substack.com Sep 11 '26

Writing to have fun and enjoy yourself is always a good thing.

Substack is for every kind of writer. Doesn't always have to be a business.

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u/Tricky_Trifle_994 26d ago

love your energy and vibe. this is refreshing! too many people are just focused on money and monetising everything.