The Dresden Files paradox
How to lead your readers somewhere new without losing them
How authors can stand out by defying logic
How can you break capitalism today, even a little bit, for fun and profit? Explore how financially reckless decisions, like giving away high-value content for free, can help you succeed.
The exact email sequence for our October 🦄Hapitalist🦄 launch
There's analysis here, too, which you might find relevant.
Wannabe Press Income Report - Q3 - 2025
Writer MBA, the company I spent the last several years building, has burned to the ground. Can I rise from the ashes? Yes, I can...probably.
What am I missing here?
and other questions to ask when you're blocked and can't seem to keep going.
From stranger to evangelist in 5 emails
A recording from Russell Nohelty and Claire Venus ✨'s live video
Building an integrated sales ecosystem
Unlock a practical strategy to create an integrated ecosystem that balances different sales modalities into one sustainable business practices.
Social. Media.
The two paths of social media and why you’re failing by trying to do both
It's magic that anything works at all
A grounded, honest essay about managing disappointment in the creative life, and why success often depends on your ability to keep going when things fall apart.
The Secret No One Tells You About Success
No one tells you this when you publish your first book, but it’s not your cover, your story, or your ad strategy that determines if you’ll succeed.
The exact opening sequence for my Substack>Kit automation workflow
Discover how a structured 14-email sequence helps writers build a sustainable author business and connect with their ideal audience.
New here or need help? Here's how to navigate this publication.
Welcome :) We’re here to help entrepreneurs grow with joy, build the way they’re built, and make the money they want while staying true to your values.
How to write faster without sacrificing quality using dictation
A guide to getting out of the weeds and into your flow faster to get through your first draft and closer to publication.
Writing nonfiction that resonates so deeply people have no choice but to change
A complete guide to writing powerful nonfiction that builds reader buy-in, creates emotional connection, and actually transforms people.
2025 Kickstarter postmortem
Six campaigns, $53K, and what the numbers really say
Three counterintuitive ways to boost engagement during your crowdfunding campaign
Try these three unconventional crowdfunding strategies to engage readers, attract passionate backers, and create lasting success for your book.
Introduction
In How to Thrive as a Writer in a Capitalist Dystopia, I asked whether it was even possible to be happy and a writer at the same time.
The HAPI Compass framework
At its core, the HAPI Compass is a four-point system designed to help you find alignment and direction in your career.
(B)elief
Belief (or mindset) is the first step in aligning your HAPI Compass, which is at the core of being a Hapitalist.
Thinking quantum
We’ve all met people who work hard and are still stuck in hummus. Let’s be fair.