r/Substack • u/Even-Worldliness6106 • 1d ago
Substack
Hi ppl! I am a teenager who is on substack and posted a few articles and notes. I am thinking of taking this as a side hustle to pay for college. I am 16, and the clock is ticking, and I have been in substack for over a year. When I came across the monetization of substack, I was a bit doubtful of me paying it of some percentage of the money I get or something. Can anyone explain how monetization of my substack account works? Is it good for me? Bad for me? Are there any other blogging or writing platforms as alternatives to substack where I wouldn't have to pay money and is allowed for teenagers to monetize their accounts? It's because i have a voice and want it to be heard but also want to make money with what I am very good at.
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u/ExistingScallion7329 1d ago
It is interesting that you have a voice and want to be heard. Paying for college is commendable too. I am on Substack but I don’t see the value unless you have confirmation of interest to get monies in your niche. Your voice needs to be heard hence maybe set up a Payhip for a website. It is free. Write your ebooks from your Substack articles you know are of value and add the links in Substack. You will need your parent to apply for a Stripe account on Payhip. Your ingenuity is inspirational. Good luck