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Clarify Your ‘Why’
In order to get where you're going you have to know where you're going.
The universe is dumb and capitalism is nonsense
Five reasons why it's very hard to start a creative writing business that might make you feel better or worse depending on your comfort level with embracing nonsense.
How Beth Spencer used a sneaky kitty to grow to over $10,000 in gross annualized revenue
Beth Spencer of Introvert Drawing Club used a very cool strategy to grow her income from $0 to over $10,000 in GAR in less than 6 months.
Creating a safe place for people to arrive with Kat River
Kat River is a mother and multi-passionate creative residing in the hinterland of the Queensland Australian coastline. She joins our pilot Awesome Creator Spotlight to talk about how she grew.
PLG, SaaS, and how the nonsense terms from tech can help supercharge your career
Tech and business articles can be founts of knowledge, but reading them can be very confusing. This article lays out a glossary of the important terms to bear so authors can understand them.
How to avoid getting lost in the flurry of new Substacks flooding the site
With the influx of established voices, lots of writers are nervous they'll be drowned out. Here are some ways to build a boat in the storm.
Ink and Intent: How Creative Planning Uplifts Authors and Poets
Being an author is a thrilling and empowering adventure... but the vast array of possibilities can be overwhelming. Let's talk about how to tackle your goals without taking on too much at once.
The two major subscription models
Wherein I break down the two main continuity models you can use in your author business and how to implement them.
Fourth Wing Fantasy: Eleven Tropes in the first Three Pages
USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hilt joins us to talk about how to embed tropes into your books to make them more irresistible to readers.
Setting up your direct sales environment
Learn how to find your perfect customers, develop a process to help them fall in love with your work, and keep them happy for the long haul.
How to reframe capitalism to make sales and marketing work (better) for you
Rejection sucks. Marketing is hard. Capitalism makes it worse. However, with a couple mindset shifts we can start enjoying the process more and get more out of it...without losing our souls.
Why you probably need a break...right now
Authorpreneurs often think that taking a break is a luxury, but it's an essential part of success.
What it really means to get that pretty orange checkmark
On Friday, August 25 at 9:12 AM, I got the email most of us have been striving for and became a Substack bestseller. What does that really mean though?
Publishing is Changing—Why? And how to we take advantage of it
Every month the future of publishing changes more than we've seen it move in years. So, how do we understand the scope of the problem, the size of the opportunities, and then take advantage of it.
The 5 biggest mistakes writers make when turning their books into comics
Comics are a popular way for authors to expand their platform, but the majority I talk to run into the same stumbling blocks. What if you could just...not do that, though?
Looking to begin, grow, and/or monetize your Substack? Start here.
I’ve written 55,000+ words about creating, growing, and scaling your Substack publication. No matter where on your Substack journey you are, The Author Stack can help you get to the next level.
How to get noticed on Substack
There are 20 million active subscribers on Substack and 2 million paid members, but how do you find, attract, and retain them? Notice me Senpai!
Will that new social media platform fundamentally improve your existence at all?
Research shows that social media generally does more harm than good, but is a way to use it in a healthy manner to grow your author business?
How to get 5,000-20,000 new readers for your Substack publication every month
This is the strategy responsible for adding over 100,000 new emails to my list in a very short timeframe and allowing me to create a sustainable business without relying on social media
Everything you might want to know about my African photo safari in Tanzania (with loads of pics)
After five years of planning, this is everything I learned about going on safari.
How to create a world-class Substack publication
or how you can stop worrying and fall in love with marketing
How to build a substantial body of work that allows you to fight imposter syndrome without burning out
Level up your writing career without burning out, destroying your life in the process, or having no life outside your work