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Business clarity for chaos-minded creators.
The. End. (not of this Substack)
This is a very hard post to write, but it has to be done.
Why you must risk the bad to experience the good
Discover why your fear of negative feedback might be the biggest thing holding you back creatively, and how embracing both praise and criticism is the key to unlocking truly resonant, impactful work.
Tech companies lied to us, and it's causing a creative crisis
While talent can flourish anywhere, sustainable success in digital creation usually follows a sequence: resonate, find your platform, build your brand, monetize thoughtfully, and expand strategically.
The Writing Mindset
Learn Nishka Rathi’s roadmap for crafting a thriving, long-term writing career through intentional growth, continuous learning, and community support.
I do, you do, we do, the power of distributed responsibility, and other lessons from Writer MBA Con 2025
We spent 2 years building a conference, making this the most expensive article I have ever written.
Why writers smash into brick walls, and how to break through them to reach the next level of your career
Discover practical strategies for writers to overcome creative plateaus, sustain growth, and continue evolving in their writing journey.
The best work of your life might be behind you
Why embracing both craftsmanship and artistry in writing can help you thrive, even if your best work might already be behind you.
We all deserve unconditional grace and forgiveness
It doesn't matter why you made a mistake. You deserve unconditional grace and forgiveness anyway. In order to have self compassion, we need radical compassion for others.
Your voice, your story, your narration
Why self-narrating your audiobook is the smartest move for authors in 2025
365 Simple Ways to Talk About Your Writing and Keep Readers Engaged All Year
Powerful book marketing strategies, tailored to your unique author ecosystem and marketing style, to attract readers, boost sales, and build a sustainable writing career.
Taking a knockout punch without getting knocked down
Learn to turn setbacks into growth, stay resilient, anticipate challenges, make informed choices, and redirect adversity into strength.
Why sequels fail (and how writers can avoid repeating their mistakes)
Discover how entrepreneurs can uncover the emotional drivers behind customer requests and deliver what people really want, not just what they say they need.
Obscurity is a bigger threat than devaluing your work
Writers fear the wrong enemy.
7 unconventional ways to succeed as a writer
Beyond the usual tips to ignite creativity, foster deeper connections, and get you seen by the right readers.
Charting your writing success path from style to scale
Discover the step-by-step journey to grow your creative career. Learn how to develop your unique style, find your voice, build a platform, and scale your work sustainably while reaching the right audi
Why Substack growth posts work (and yours don't)
Learn why successful growth posts on Substack gain traction while yours struggle, and discover the four key barriers preventing your posts from reaching their intended audience.
5 Substack 'Secrets' To Take Your Publication To The Next Level
Effective strategies to grow and monetize your Substack faster than ever in 2025.
The Secret Power of Book Reviews: Why They Matter and How to Get Them
It doesn't have to be so hard to get reviews. Today, we're gonna show you how to get stacked with reviews for your next, or last, book.
How to Hook Readers by Stealing Television’s Binge-Worthy Secrets
Learn how to make your novel unputdownable by borrowing binge-worthy storytelling secrets from television, including five essential scenes that will keep readers hooked from start to finish.
Why 45% of Substacks go inactive, and other findings from combing through 75k newsletters
Uncover the surprising patterns behind newsletter longevity, creator challenges, and the strategies that separate thriving publications from the rest.
How not to f*ck up your newsletter
Or: how to navigate the increasingly dark and deep sea of 2025 “growth hack” listicles
How partnerships change over time (and why we've been thinking about them all wrong)
Why picking the right partners at the right time matters for career success
"Triaging" your business with our Hapitalist framework
This is our "quick start" triage guide to building your business and getting you on the right track, filled with practical strategies for balancing productivity, monetization, and more.
Newsletter growth stages
I was talking with a newsletter operator a little while ago and got to talking about newsletter stages, and places where writers get stuck in their growth journey. This is my answer.