Moving to a new home and a request from my followers

I haven’t been posting much on WordPress for a while. I’m trying to earn a living as a freelance writer, so I must go where my writing has monetary value. I’ve been mostly blogging on Medium for two years, but now I’m writing my higher-quality articles on Substack.

If you’re not familiar with the platform, it allows readers to subscribe to writers’ publications they enjoy reading. Most writers offer a free option but ask their subscribers to support them financially if they like their content.

Most (if not all) of my content will be free. However, it will include the request for followers to upgrade to a paid subscription.

Building an audience on a new platform can be challenging and it takes time. Several of my fellow writers on Medium have joined me on Substack, but they don’t make up a large portion.

Substack offers the option to import email subscribers from other platforms. I thought of doing that with my WordPress subscribers.

I have different thoughts on this:

Feels a bit “spammy” since they’re receiving the email from another source.Those who subscribe to my email list want to receive my writing, so does it matter what platform it comes from?It may turn off followers, causing me to lose them.I could add emails individually for those who want it.

So, I’m asking for your opinions. How do you feel about continuing to receive my articles via another platform?

I appreciate thoughts and comments you have about this. I’ve been part of a great community here and I value your feedback.

I just started a new publication and I’m calling it Psychoramble if you’d like to check it out.

Thanks!