Monetize on Substack? Ha! (What a Crazy Concept!)

But is it, really?

A Google search that contains the words “make money” and “writing” in a single sentence will quickly show you articles along the lines of “X Proven Ways” to monetize your writing.

Their advice is usually the same: Start blogging, get freelance writing clients, and use CHAT-GPT to write articles while you make money in your sleep. We get it.

But here's th…