Objectively good and subjectively your jam...
People ask me often how I get over bad reviews and keep going even when people are unimaginably cruel. It all goes back to a simple parsing of semantics we aren't taught in school.
Notes on Cal Newport's Slow Productivity
I don't take the best notes, but I do have them.
How can we survive and thrive in the new media landscape?
The same things that saved us in the old media environment will save us in the new media environment.
Short circuiting the Substack burnout cycle
It seems like writers have a six-month burn rate where they come in excited, start to build, grind, and burn out. How do we live better lives in the meat grinder of capitalism?
The things you cannot influence
How creating your own podcasts, events, and publishing ventures can rapidly grow your audience and supercharge your creative career.
Why (and how) to do a roundup
The point of a roundup is to create community and highlight other people on Substack that your readers should also read to help you grow your network and your publication.
Why (and how) I fell back in love with advertising
How I stopped fighting and learned to fall in love with spending money on ads for my publication.
The Obsidian Spindle Saga: Complete portal fantasy series Kickstarter breakdown
I do wrapups of all my campaigns, and usually they are positive, but the last one kind of cratered. So, what happened?
Wannabe Press year one operating budget
A lot of people ask about building their publishing business. I just stumbled across our first budget, which might help visualize what a first year small publisher should expect to pay.
How to figure out what Substack actually paid you in Stripe
Why is it so hard to find out how much you made from Substack? I show you the hoops I jump through in this article.
How to print books for fun and profit
There have never been so many options when it comes to printing books nor so much overwhelming advice. Let's break down everything you need to know about printing books
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 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.
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.
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.