Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Bousquet is an influencer and creator monetization coach. Substack is a subscription-based platform that allows writers, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chelsea writes about marketing, freelance life, and entrepreneurship. Every day, small business owners are bombarded with new ...

Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie and writer Casey Lewis break down the best practices for building an engaged — and paying — audience. Substack writers collectively have over five million paid ...

Some Substack creators are using direct messaging to build communities and retain paying subscribers. The publishing platform has rolled out chat features to help creators connect with their audience.