5 Ways to Make Money on Substack
Discover 5 ways to monetize Substack beyond paid subscriptions—affiliate links, sponsorships, digital products & more—with just 7,100 subs.
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When people hear about how I and others make money on Substack, they usually only think of paid subscriptions, as that’s the primary (and practically the only) monetization method Substack offers in 2025.
That’s not wrong. I do make money through paid subscriptions. But it’s not the only way.
If you’re curious about how I and other writers make money on Substack without relying on a massive subscriber base or fan following, here’s how I operate with about 7,100 subscribers.