Ask me a question! (December edition)
Hey there! This is my regular Q&A feature that allows readers to ask me questions that I can answer in a future newsletter. Last month I managed to devote several newsletters to answering some really good reader questions, and so I’m excited to keep this going.
So if you’re reading this right now, consider this a personal invitation: ask me a question. Obviously, I’m most knowledgeable on media industry stuff, but I’m also happy to field questions on other topics as well.
What makes a question good for my newsletter?
Two things:
1. Don't ask a question about Substack: I over index on Substack-related questions. Instead, maybe consider broadening your question so it's more about the larger newsletter ecosystem.
2. Don't ask hyper specific questions: I get a lot of people who ask questions about their very specific situations (for instance, last month I had someone ask me for advice about her sewing blog). That doesn't translate well for my newsletter audience. Remember, I'm answering these questions for an audience of 8000+ subscribers who work in the media and Creator Economy. Consider asking something about broader trends within those industries.
Here’s the thread where you can ask your question :
If you were about to start a niche publication, which platform/format would you pick first?
Hi Simon, what's your take on the future of professional publishing? (think Reed Elsevier, Bloomberg, etc.). Thanks!