I think you’re misunderstanding me here. I’m talking about the platform design more than anything else. (Maybe cos I work in tech so I tend to view things in algorithms, UI/UX and content design terms.)

And I came to Substack as a reader first, before I wrote a word, and I’ve always been frustrated when it comes to finding new writers. I don’t really want to only read famous or popular writers, I like to find new talent that are still growing. I want to journey with them. That’s the kind of writers I want to read. It’s very difficult due to the way the platform is designed.

I’m talking about this.

About entitlement. Sure, I don’t think a writer is entitled to an audience. I’ve been a professional writer for 20 years. Just not in the creative field, and I know the work involved.