Too Many Writing Tools?
This Is the Only Platform You Need to Start
When it came to my writing schedule, I used to be all over the place.
One day I’d write a post on my WordPress blog. The next, I’d drop something on Medium. Then X, LinkedIn, even Bluesky.
It felt like I was playing content roulette, hoping something would finally land.
And while I still repurpose my writing across those platforms, everything changed when I discovered Substack.
That was the moment things finally clicked.
Because Substack isn’t just a blog. It’s not just a newsletter platform. And it’s not just a social network.
It’s all three—rolled into one focused content engine.
Blog? ✅
Newsletter? ✅
Social interaction with Notes? ✅
It gave me the simplicity and focus I’d been chasing for years. One place to write, grow my audience, and connect with readers.
And the best part? I publish one short, 2–3 minute read every weekday - nothing fancy - and let Substack do the heavy lifting.
Of course, I still own my list.
Every email subscriber also gets added to my Kit account, because if 25+ years of writing has taught me anything, it’s this:
Platforms come and go. Your email list is forever.
I’ve seen too many once-thriving content hubs fade into obscurity.
Remember Vine, MySpace and Google+? (Thought not). Even Medium isn’t what it once was.
That’s why I double-down on building my list so it's safely stored in one place for the future — while letting Substack power my content business.
So where does that leave you?
If you’re spinning your wheels with too many tools…
If you’re dabbling in platforms without sticking to one long enough to see traction…
If you’re wondering where to focus that precious 30 minutes each morning…
Start with Substack.
Write one short article. Hit publish.
Let it email your audience, post to your profile, and live forever on your blog.
Then, if you want, repurpose elsewhere.
But the point is—start.
On one platform.
With one clear action.
The rest gets easier from there.
👉 Want to see what this looks like in action?
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