For self published authors, Substack, Patreon, and Medium can seem like a lucrative way to make additional non-book money. I discuss the hype and myth behind these content monetization sites.

Blog:

Substack, Patreon, and Medium: What You Need to Know About Content Monetization Platforms http://hub.me/ao9kI

Is Blogging Going Extinct... or Evolving? http://hub.me/alvUA

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/7PelgayKnzo

Timestamp show notes:

0:42 How to Substack, Patreon and Medium fit in self publishing ecosystem

1:42 Paid subscription email newsletters explained

4:06 The content monetization platform myth

5:49 Can you make money on content monetization platforms?

9:02 What to think about before you sign on

9:59 How to connect with Heidi