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Substack: Journalistic Independence or Subscription Fatigue?

6/28/2025

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Substack empowers journalists to earn independently, with some finding financial success. Yet, critics point to uneven content quality, causing subscription fatigue among readers. Many writers grapple with lower earnings than before, casting doubt on whether Substack can truly compete with traditional publications in the long run.

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Story summary

Substack empowers journalists to earn independently, with some finding financial success. Yet, critics point to uneven content quality, causing subscription fatigue among readers. Many writers grapple with lower earnings than before, casting doubt on whether Substack can truly compete with traditional publications in the long run.