I earn $263,000 in annual revenue from my Substack side hustle. It's an incredible bonus to my writing career.
Amy Suto and her husband grew their Substack job board, which helps writers find freelance gigs, to 58,000 subscribers and $263,000 in annual revenue.
Amy Suto and Kyle Cords operate a Substack platform called Make Writing Your Job, which assists writers in finding freelance opportunities. Their Substack, Make Writing Your Job, has accumulated 58,000 subscribers and generates an annual gross revenue of $263,000. They primarily drive subscribers through free content, search, and social media, steering clear of paid advertisements.
The idea behind Make Writing Your Job emerged from their experience as freelance writers and the need to connect talented writers with clients. Their platform features a job board, a growing community, free resources, interviews with successful authors, and a feature called The Guest Stack, where successful Substack creators share their journey.
The Substack's growth is attributed to consistent weekly publishing and effective use of organic discovery methods, with Amy emphasizing that now is an excellent time to join Substack. After three years, they reached $263,000 in annualized gross recurring revenue, with over 58,000 subscribers. They maintain a low-cost model, spending less than $100 on ads and retaining 85 cents of every subscription dollar after fees.
The couple believes in investing in valuable free content, which often converts readers into paying subscribers. They are continually looking for ways to further support the writing community, such as hosting meetups and exploring new initiatives. Despite their success, Amy and Kyle remain freelancers, continuing to work on CozyJobs and their other writing projects.
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