Patreon vs Wordpress et al

[jamesbondsmith He/him]

Hi,

Due to the housing crisis most countries are dealing with, I thought I might try to do some short stories (most likely slice of life fantasy/scif) and publish them on some platform like Patreon or resurrecting my old blog and posting them there in order to make a little extra cash. It might also help me out of the writers block slump I'm in if I have to regularly complete something.

Does anyone have any recommendations for platforms or whether this is just a poor idea in general? I was thinking of those kinds of platforms as I hoped to approximate a passive income (as opposed to actively searching out comps or anthologies). My work schedule is currently quite erratic and I regularly get called in with a few hours' notice so days where I can just sit down and do things always have an 'allegedly' attached to them.

[BraydenMiles]

I think having your own blog could be a good option. You can choose what to post, how it looks, and even what kind of ads to run. It’s a great way to create a personal connection with your readers.
I’ve been looking into different ways to make some extra income online, and I stumbled upon GuidedHacking.com Patreon. They’ve got some interesting tutorials that show how to build an audience and make money from your skills.

Edited September 2, 2024 by BraydenMiles