How to succeed at live events
Discover why in-person events are the most powerful, marketing tool for entrepreneurs and how hand-selling at conventions can build lasting fans.
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.
My Google Search Console monthly stats
...and how to do this yourself to help your growth with less than an hour of growth.
How to automate importing Substack subscribers into Kit through Gmail
Discover how to seamlessly automate Substack subscribers to ConvertKit (Kit) for powerful email funnels, personalized segmentation, and a more profitable author business.
Turning your natural writing patterns into audience growth
Discover how to turn the themes and topics you naturally write about into a strategy for building a loyal, engaged audience.
The Novel Blueprint: Transforming your story from idea to final book
Learn how to transform your story idea into a polished novel with expert guidance on compelling characters, immersive worlds, and professional packaging that attracts ideal readers.
Stop sabotaging your book with bad covers and blurbs
How to make the two most important bit of your book marketing to not suck.
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.
Taking a knockout punch without getting knocked down
Learn to turn setbacks into growth, stay resilient, anticipate challenges, make informed choices, and redirect adversity into strength.
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
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.
Bouncing back: The defining feature of successful creators
Discover the key strategies successful creators use to bounce back from setbacks, embrace chaos, and maintain steady income streams in an unpredictable business landscape.
"How do I market myself without feeling gross about it?"
This is the whole game, right? I mean, if we can all feel good about our marketing and we're reaching people that care about what we do, then it's easy to keep doing it forever.
I know my Author Ecosystem. Why do I even care and what do I do now?
People are often stumped as to what to do once they have their author ecosystem. This is a guide all about what you do with it to get to success faster than you ever thought possible, and it's a lot.
How to supercharge your writing career with Kickstarter
Learn how to validate your Kickstarter idea, build hype for your campaign, and deliver well so backers come back repeatedly.
How to form strong strategic partnerships in publishing
My motto is "do cool things with cool people" but what does that mean in practice?
How to increase new subscribers by refreshing your publication
Over the last few months, I have followed the advice of several prominent Substack experts and redesigned my publication to maximize engagement and findability.
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.
How to build a sustainable and profitable subscription into your business
Having consistent income every month helps create safety, but how can we build that recurring revenue when it feels impossible to get anyone interested in peeking behind the paywall.
The bullseye method for growing an audience
How I've been able to write very weird books AND sell enough to thrive.