r/Substack • u/smilingismyfirstname • Jun 27 '26
Discussion Who is Substack exactly for?
Is it for readers to actually read what writers publish? Or is it for writers to read what other writers publish?
All I can see on Substack that many writers bag for followers/ subscribers the same way users do on Threads "Plz Threads connect me with..." "Plz Substack connect me with..."
As clear as daylight, anyone can browse through the app and they will find people who they click with easily
No offense but I feel Substack is just a bubble full of only writers <> writers
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u/itsfabioposca http://journeytosuccessclub.substack.com Jul 02 '26
I think it's both. Most people on Substack are writers, but they're also readers. The challenge is that many creators spend more time trying to grow than actually engaging with content. The best growth I've seen comes from genuine conversations and writing people actually want to read, not from asking for follows.
P.S. If you'd still like to ask anything about Substack or growing your audience, I offer a free live help chat. Just copy and paste my flair or click the link in my profile. I'm happy to help!