Watch the December Iowa Writers Collaborative call.
What we covered: growing paid subscriptions (a bit), headlines and other key things to pay attention to in your Substack right now (a lot), and navigating Substack’s evolving platform.
We discussed our increasing paid subscriptions with Dave noting how readers are seeking alternatives to the constant news cycle to maintain their mental health. He’s writing a column exploring "news avoidance" and ways to stay informed while protecting one’s well-being.