Plot: The Engine of Story
The most important thing to understand about structure is that there are all sorts of ways to build it, and everyone seems to have their own twist on it.
Understanding the Rhythm of Story
Every story has a heartbeat. Like music, this pulse can quicken with excitement, slow for reflection, or build to a crescendo.
2024 income report
It’s the end of 2024, and I didn’t go bankrupt. How though?
Story Cohesion
At the heart of every memorable story lies a central force that binds all elements together into a cohesive whole.
How to Write Proposals For $1,000 or More (With Past Swipe Copy That Worked)
The first time I closed a freelance client for $1,000, it changed my life.
Crafting a Publishable Book
I could have ended this book with the last chapter, but I wanted to quickly touch on how to take this book and bring it over the finish line into something you can publish with pride, which means taki
How to Bank 1,000 Pre-orders for your Book
I’ll be honest, getting 1,000 pre-orders for a book is one of those goals that sounds impressive but can feel downright ridiculous, especially when you’re just starting out.
The Story Beyond the Page
By now, you’ve seen how each part of storytelling, whether it’s character, world, theme, pacing, or marketing, can weave into a seamless whole.
Transformational Workbooks
Strategic and tactical workbooks to help you master and overcome every creative business block.
Your voice, your story, your narration
Why self-narrating your audiobook is the smartest move for authors in 2025
How to Build a World-Class Substack (and Pivot Successfully) Without Losing Sight of Your “Why”
Learn how to build a world-class Substack by balancing money as a means, niche experimentation, and strategic pivots that keep your creative business thriving
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.
Wannabe Press Income Report - Q4 - 2024
This was a wild quarter, so this is gonna be a wild income report. I honestly don’t even know how to conceptualize it, but I'm gonna try.
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