Why Writing Online Is the Smartest Move for Tech Pros 🧠

What you’re missing by not sharing your knowledge—and how to start today.

As a tech person, you might think that technical skills are all that matters.

But you are wrong.

I’m sorry.

Just look around and see all the tech writers creating a business around their ideas:

• Through writing.

• Through teaching.

• Through community.

You already have the knowledge.

It’s sitting in your brain somewhere.

You just haven’t taken the first step yet.

What’s holding you back?

Here’s where you have to be careful though.

I spent most of 2023 chasing shiny objects:

• Likes on Twitter.

• Followers on LinkedIn.

• Trying to go viral on Reddit.

None of that was my thing.

Instead, focusing solely on Substack proved to be the right choice:

• Steady growth.

• Direct connection to my readers.

• A simple way to build a business around my ideas.

Substack is the platform for tech writers in 2025.

I will die on this hill.

If you think you don’t have the time, think again.

You should:

• Write for 2 hours—not 10.

• Engage for 30 minutes—not 3 hours.

• Plan for 15 minutes—not 5 days.

• Rest for 8 hours—not 5.

Stop overthinking and start showin…