This piece so beautifully echoes my own sentiments. "Content Creator" is such an empty word. We're writers, comedians, musicians, educators, chefs, etc. with a platform to showcase our craft. I'd love it if talented people stopped calling themselves Youtubers, Reelers, Tiktokers and the like and instead introduce themselves by their professions. The only people that should hide behind that term are jerks harassing old couples for TikTok. Good read Thomas!
I truly love your approach! And I would absolutely support you if I could afford it, specially because you don't plaster every word you post with petitions for money or "calls for action". At the moment, though, I'm unemployed and sick, going through a rough financial time, so I can't throw any money your way even if I'd love to do so, specially considering that my currency conversion rate to dollars is awful. But, if I ever get out of this whole I'm in, I swear I'll be here and subscribe to you as fast as I can. In the meantime, thanks for sharing your work for free, and HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! :)
I love the simplicity and sincerity of this approach to monetization. Your commitment to creating an oasis of art without the usual pop-ups and sales tactics is refreshing. It's a great reminder that readers can support writers without the constant pressure, and it's up to them to choose if and how they want to contribute. Kudos for setting a better example in the online content world! 💰📝👏
Happy birthday Tom! You’re one of the first ever people I followed on Substack and I respect your mission a lot. I hope the approach works, I’m rooting for you 🤲🏻
This piece so beautifully echoes my own sentiments. "Content Creator" is such an empty word. We're writers, comedians, musicians, educators, chefs, etc. with a platform to showcase our craft. I'd love it if talented people stopped calling themselves Youtubers, Reelers, Tiktokers and the like and instead introduce themselves by their professions. The only people that should hide behind that term are jerks harassing old couples for TikTok. Good read Thomas!
Happy Birthday. One more turn around the sun! Glad you were born to write. :-)
I truly love your approach! And I would absolutely support you if I could afford it, specially because you don't plaster every word you post with petitions for money or "calls for action". At the moment, though, I'm unemployed and sick, going through a rough financial time, so I can't throw any money your way even if I'd love to do so, specially considering that my currency conversion rate to dollars is awful. But, if I ever get out of this whole I'm in, I swear I'll be here and subscribe to you as fast as I can. In the meantime, thanks for sharing your work for free, and HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! :)
I love the simplicity and sincerity of this approach to monetization. Your commitment to creating an oasis of art without the usual pop-ups and sales tactics is refreshing. It's a great reminder that readers can support writers without the constant pressure, and it's up to them to choose if and how they want to contribute. Kudos for setting a better example in the online content world! 💰📝👏
Right on Tom, I think this is an admirable approach.
Happy birthday Tom, my founder's subscription here is the happiest money that leaves my account every year.
Happy Birthday and Χρόνια πολλά!
I like the cut of your jib Thomas
You’ve piqued my curiosity. I’d like to see a bit before before I depart with my hard earned pesos. Keep writing!! 😂
Seriously, this looks like something good.
Happy birthday Tom! You’re one of the first ever people I followed on Substack and I respect your mission a lot. I hope the approach works, I’m rooting for you 🤲🏻
Nice approach. And happy bathday!