The great Medium vs. Substack debate
The conversation is pivoting on the wrong axis and making the same fundamental mistake we made at Writer MBA for years.
Daily newsletter testing
In which I keep you updated on the testing and implementation of my daily newsletter, Authoresque.
Wannabe Press Income Report - Q1 - 2024
Who needs a publishing company when you can consult and make more money? Me, I do.
Writer MBA 2024 virtual summit debrief
Wherein I spill all the tea about our latest virtual summit event.
Ad reports from growth agency
If you want to know the week-by-week play-by-play of my ads growth journey, here are the raw reports.
The NSFW Framework to Help You Market Your Book Better
Writing book blurbs, queries, or pitches doesn't have to be painful. I promise.
How to comp subscribers from your previous newsletter to your Substack publication
On April 28th, 2023, I comped 25,000 subscribers from my previous mailing list to The Author Stack. Since then many people have asked me how I did it.
I have things to say about how creators talk about NSFW books
I recently did my first NSFW comic and how we talk about them is not okay.
Beyond Bestsellers: Yes, People Still Buy Books
Why I Still Believe in Publishing Despite its Flaws
How to get over your sales phobia
If you want to sell more of your products, you must master two things: The thing you are good at and sales.
Why I'm Kickstarting my new book
It's not about money. It's about playing a bigger and better game.
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?
Kickstarter publishing category growth in seven charts
Working with Stat Significant, we were able to break down the history of the Kickstarter publishing category between 2013 and 2021.
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.
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.