Do fewer things better...
The hardest things to do most of the time is less, even when it's clearly better than the alternative.
The HAPI Compass framework
A simple four point system to finding alignment and giving yourself direction, designed to help you to build a successful and thriving career that nourishes you mind, body, and soul.
Stop Playing the Part of a Marketer to Sell Your Books
Build the foundation of your marketing strategy like this instead.
The Golden Age of Weird is here
Weirdness isn’t a liability anymore. It’s a career path. The more the average gets automated, the more the extraordinary stands out.
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.
The Best Audience Development Tips of Your Life
Cultivating visibility online as an Introvert even if you go viral.
What am I missing here?
and other questions to ask when you're blocked and can't seem to keep going.
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