Leading When You Feel Lost: Building Connection in a Weird World
A recording from Russell Nohelty and Alex Dobrenko`'s live video
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.
Transformational Workbooks
Strategic and tactical workbooks to help you master and overcome every creative business block.
How to Build a World-Class Substack (and Pivot Successfully) Without Losing Sight of Your “Why”
Learn how to build a world-class Substack by balancing money as a means, niche experimentation, and strategic pivots that keep your creative business thriving
365 Simple Ways to Talk About Your Writing and Keep Readers Engaged All Year
Powerful book marketing strategies, tailored to your unique author ecosystem and marketing style, to attract readers, boost sales, and build a sustainable writing career.
Why sequels fail (and how writers can avoid repeating their mistakes)
Discover how entrepreneurs can uncover the emotional drivers behind customer requests and deliver what people really want, not just what they say they need.
7 unconventional ways to succeed as a writer
Beyond the usual tips to ignite creativity, foster deeper connections, and get you seen by the right readers.
Charting your writing success path from style to scale
Discover the step-by-step journey to grow your creative career. Learn how to develop your unique style, find your voice, build a platform, and scale your work sustainably while reaching the right audi
The Secret Power of Book Reviews: Why They Matter and How to Get Them
It doesn't have to be so hard to get reviews. Today, we're gonna show you how to get stacked with reviews for your next, or last, book.
Why 45% of Substacks go inactive, and other findings from combing through 75k newsletters
Uncover the surprising patterns behind newsletter longevity, creator challenges, and the strategies that separate thriving publications from the rest.
How partnerships change over time (and why we've been thinking about them all wrong)
Why picking the right partners at the right time matters for career success
"Triaging" your business with our Hapitalist framework
This is our "quick start" triage guide to building your business and getting you on the right track, filled with practical strategies for balancing productivity, monetization, and more.
Newsletter growth stages
I was talking with a newsletter operator a little while ago and got to talking about newsletter stages, and places where writers get stuck in their growth journey. This is my answer.
Your first sale probably won't (and shouldn't) be your membership
There are better ways to introduce your subscribers to you than your membership. If you're having trouble converting paid subscribers, you might be looking in the wrong place.
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2024 advertising analysis
I spent almost $50k on growth this year and went over 1,000 paid members this month. Did it help my bottom line?
How to Have a Successful Book Event
Learn how to turn conventions, trade shows, and other live events into opportunities to grow your audience, sell more products, and create memorable customer experiences.
Creative Growth Strategies for a Sustainable Business
Growth doesn’t have to mean chaos. By focusing on what matters—your energy, your audience, and the systems you build—you can create a career that supports both your creativity and your well-being.
Secrets of Substack Bestsellers
Learn how to balance growth and monetization on Substack with expert tips on defining touchpoints, audience strategies, and sustainable publishing practices.