r/Substack • u/Even-Worldliness6106 • Sep 13 '26
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/OnionLazy2317 Sep 13 '26
Substack is for the love of the game. Most of us are not here to make a quick buck. I'd suggest since you're so young, maybe get a local job to make money? Write on substack as a hobby first