5 Platforms That Took Me From Free Writing to 5-Figure Months

The tech stack I trust to publish, engage, and sell — and how I use each to grow my solopreneur business.

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Five years ago, I sat in front of my laptop, staring at the blinking cursor, about to publish my first article. There is no audience, no strategy — just an idea and the hope that someone might find it useful somewhere.

I had no clue that one decision — hitting ‘publish’ — would set off a chain of events leading to 5M+ readers, a thriving writing course, and a business consistently bringing in five-figure months.

But writing alone isn’t enough. Visibility alone isn’t enough. What turned my creative work into a business wasn’t just what I wrote — it was where and how I published, engaged with readers, and sold my products.

I’ve tested dozens of platforms. Some were a waste of money. Others became non-negotiable in my workflow, helping me write 300+ stories, teach 170+ students, and turn my ideas into income — without drowning in tech overwhelm.

In this article, I’ll break down the five platforms I rely on and how you can use them to grow your writing business. Whether you’re a writer, educator, or solopreneur, these platforms can help you reach more people, make money…