Comic Lab

Substack is one of the few social-media newcomers that actually produces visible results. It delivers audience-building, reader retention, advanced messaging, intelligent analytics, savvy promotion, and discovery. Better yet, it has a user interface that's a joy to use. So why are so many cartoonists perplexed by it? Brad and Dave do a deep dive into this new platform and offer strategies for using it effectively.ON TODAY'S SHOWSubstack user guideHow much worldbuilding should you do when you start?SUMMARYDave and Brad enter into a discussion about Substack and audience building. Brad discusses his experience with Substack, the user interface, audience growth, and the potential for monetization. The conversation also covers the ethical considerations of moving email lists, the importance of owning the list, and the potential implications of platform control over content. Additionally, the discussion delves into the promotional aids and analytics provided by Substack, as well as the use of AI for transcription