by Emilia Rose Here at Ream, we talk a lot about the struggles and challenges subscription authors face. Today, we’re going to talk about six of the most common struggles we see. Churn Churn, or the rate at which readers cancel their subscriptions, can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor customer experience, lack of perceived value, and economic factors. To reduce churn, it’s important to focus on creating a high-quality customer experience, regularly communicat

by Emilia Rose What happens when you’re burnt out from the business of storytelling and need a break? The short answer is… take one! Today we’re going to talk about how to take some time off (whether it’s planned or not) of your subscription. Taking a break from your subscription is sometimes necessary to prevent (or deal with) burnout, re-evaluate your content, and ultimately improve your business in the long run. Many authors take breaks, even with their subscription. I hav

by Emilia Rose Adding merchandise to your online store can be difficult. But adding merch to your subscription can prove to be even more challenging, because rewards (typically) happen on a monthly recurring basis. Today we’ll dive into what to expect and to consider when offering merchandise through your subscription. Where will you store your merch? If you expect to deliver any type of merch that’s not print-on-demand (POD), you need a place to store it in your house, an as

by Emilia Rose So many people are afraid to start subscriptions because they believe it’s too much work. And–let’s not pretend–if you overpromise, it will be tons  of work, which is why you should frequently evaluate and re -evaluate your tiers. Because burnout is a very real thing. According to ConvertKit, 61% of online creators  experience burnout. Your subscription is supposed to empower you and give you freedom from this book publishing world where readers want more and m