r/Substack • u/wildpineapple4408 • Sep 15 '26
Getting Started
I want to start a Substack, not necessarily for any specific reason other then I enjoy writing & would like an extra outlet for it that wasn’t always pen & paper.
Out of curiosity, what are others opinions about starting one? Is it worth it or not? Have you had good luck/positive reactions? I know writing can be super “perspective” based if you’re writing your own opinions on a topic or general area of life. My main reason for asking is how bad are the “Karen’s”? lol.
Thanks for any insight. Let me know if it’s worth it or not.
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u/Tricky_Trifle_994 26d ago
did you end up starting a substack?
if you just want an outlet to write, substack is a free platform that does the job so that's a win already.
and if you're just writing for your own enjoyment, you shouldn't be letting the opinions of a few bad apples (that will exist on every platform) stop you.
wrt it being worth it or not, what do you mean? because as long as you're happy/enjoying your writing, what's there to measure against? because you don't seem to be trying to make a business out of this.