Continuity & Subscriptions
For most authors, success can often feel like a constant hustle. You finish a book, launch it, and watch as the initial surge of sales rolls in. But then what?
The Casual Reader Retailer Funnel
Most authors see retailers like Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble as the final step in their sales strategy.
Kickstarter
For many authors, the traditional path to self-publishing feels linear. You write the book, put it up for sale on Amazon, market it with ads, and hope for the best.
Landing Pages
You’ve run a successful Kickstarter, you’ve optimized the page, and you’ve proven that readers will literally open their wallets for your pitch.
The Web Store
For years, authors have been trained to believe that platforms like Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, Google Play, and Apple Books are the only way to sell books.
How Each Sales Channel Fits into the Bigger System
A successful author business isn’t built on just one platform. It’s a system where every sales channel plays a role.
Launching Books for Fun and Profit
For years, Kindle Unlimited (KU) was one of the most appealing programs for indie authors.
Other marketing strategies
In a world where new releases hit virtual shelves every day, simply having a book on the market is no longer enough.
Afterword
When we started The Six Figure Author Experiment, we didn’t know exactly where it would take us.
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.
$10k Secrets
Here’s the truth about making $10,000 a month as a creator: There’s no single path. There’s no guaranteed formula. There’s no silver bullet (sorry, we checked).
How I Closed $10k in Sales With a Notion Doc and Private Conversations
I've been creating online courses and digital products long before they became mainstream. I sold my first courses on platforms like Skillshare and Udemy back in 2015 and have served tens of thousands
How I’m Scaling My Newsletter from $2-3k to $10K/Month (Without Burning Out or Selling My Soul)
Substack Notes is the new growth engine no one’s talking about—but it’s not the whole play.
A Bridge Between Stories and Readers
Every story begins with a spark; a moment when an idea catches fire in a writer's mind and demands to be shared.
How to Compile Your Blog Into a Book
I’ve released multiple solo nonfiction books up to this point in my career and most of them were compiled almost exclusively or primarily through repurposing blog articles and Facebook posts.
The Anatomy of Hooky Ideas
Every time we sit down with authors trying to figure out why their books aren't selling, we inevitably circle back to the same block.
Why I Stopped Chasing Subscribers and Started Hunting Brand Deals My Unconventional Path to $10K+ Months
The sirens of creator success had me enchanted: "Grow your email list to 100K!" "Convert 5% to paid!" "Launch digital products!" The mathematical promised land of recurring revenue.
Psychological triggers
Authors have always found compelling ways to engage readers through plot, character, and world building, but by consciously incorporating psychological triggers into storytelling, we can create even d
Scaling to $10K/Month How Free Content, High-Ticket Offers & Diversified Income Streams Create A Compounding Revenue Flywheel
By Substack’s rules, I should be a bestseller by now.
Universal Fantasies and Tropes
There’s a particular moment, sometime after you’ve nailed down your plot and cast of characters, when you realize how urgently you want your story to spark that visceral “I have to keep reading” respo