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Substack Writers Salon
A place where Susbtack Writers Chat and Discuss Ideas Live!
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Substack Writers SalonHow to sell thousands of books with Marcin Pilarczyk
I sold only five books in September. Sigh! I’m telling you that up front because I said it on air yesterday, live, to an author who sold 8,131 copies in 2025…
Substack Writers SalonHow to Sell Books Without an Algorithm
On the latest Substack Writers Salon, I sat down with Tim Jacobs, The Publishing Edge, author of 19 books and more than 450 articles, and owner of JWC…
Substack Writers SalonTransform your podcast into a profit center with Jen Rogers
I’ve been running my podcast Read and Write with Natasha for almost four years. 123 episodes, which I’m really proud of. I’m consistent and love all the…
Substack Writers SalonNiche Down or Stay Open? A Conversation With Memoir Coach Esther Harder
This week on the Substack Writer Salon, I talked with Esther Harder, Book Coach , an Author Accelerator–certified book coach who helps memoir writers “with…
Substack Writers SalonMeet Jonathan Jordan: The Six-Figure Ghostwriter
Recently on the Substack Writer’s Salon, I talked shop with ghostwriter and book coach Jonathan Jordan, founder of Forward Writers and author of Start With…
Substack Writers SalonWhat a Seven-Figure Copywriter Told Me About Landing Clients
I recently sat down with Anjeanette Carter, a Substack bestseller, seven-figure copywriter, and agency owner. She showed up with her Fiverr “over $1 million”…
Substack Writers SalonShall You Create Your Book Cover With AI
For writers with a tight budget, will you consider creating a book cover with AI? Listen to this conversation with the founder of BeYourCover This is a public…
Substack Writers SalonBuild It And They Will Come? The Biggest Lie in Self-Publishing.
When Dale L. Roberts Roberts joined me live, I told him I felt like I was talking to a celebrity. I’ve been following his YouTube channel — Self-Publishing…
Substack Writers SalonThe Man Saddam Hussein Kissed
This week on the Substack Writers Salon, I sat down with Amjad Tadros, four-time Emmy-winning investigative journalist, CBS News’ Middle East producer for over…
Substack Writers SalonWhat I Learned From an Hour With Jane Friedman, “The Most Trusted Voice in Publishing”
When Jane Friedman said yes to my Substack Live invitation, I didn’t expect it. She’s been called “the most trusted voice” in publishing. She’s been reporting…
Substack Writers SalonWhat I Learned About Self-Publishing in the Arab World (And Why It Matters for All of Us)
Last week, I sat down with a pioneering Palestinian journalist Daoud Kuttab who’s been shaping conversations about media freedom in the MENA region for over…
Substack Writers SalonWhat Running 1,000+ Author Interviews Teaches You About Podcasting
It’s not every day you get to chat with someone who’s been doing what you do—but at a much higher level—for 15 years straight. This week on Substack Writers’…
Substack Writers SalonHow to Create Your Audiobook for Under $20
I’ll be honest with you. I’ve been putting off recording an audiobook for years. My excuses were plentiful: I don’t have a studio. I have an accent. It’s too…
Substack Writers SalonHow to Turn Your Substack Into a Real Income Stream
This week on the Substack Writer’s Salon, I sat down with Carrie Loranger, a Substack strategist who helps creators and solopreneurs turn one newsletter into…
Substack Writers SalonI Spent an Hour with a Man Who Lives in Flow All Day. Here’s What He Taught Me About Creativity.
When I invited author David W Litwin Litwin to join me on the Substack Writers Salon, I set a very specific benchmark for our conversation: I wanted to leave…
Substack Writers SalonThe AI Tools Every Writer Needs Right Now (And the Dangers We Can’t Ignore)
This interview is part of my podcast “The Substack Writers Salon”. You can watch or listen to the complete interviews here. I met Terry Brock a couple of weeks…
Substack Writers SalonHow Orel Zilberman Built WriteStack (and What Substack Creators Can Steal From His Playbook)
If you’ve ever wondered why posting on Substack Notes feels like shouting into the void, or why managing replies can quietly eat your entire day, this…
Substack Writers SalonI Want to Be Yana: The Case for Automating Your Writing Business (Without Becoming a Robot)
Happy holidays, friends. I know you’re probably in the middle of holiday chaos (wrapping, cooking, traveling, parenting, all of it). But I’m going to interrupt…
Substack Writers Salon28 Books Later: What Gunnar Habitz Taught Me About Publishing, Networking, and “Happy Habits”
I went live on the Substack Writers Salon with someone who lives up to his nickname: Gunnar Habitz, the Busy Book Builder. Gunnar has published 28 books so…
Substack Writers SalonHow David Mcllroy Sells Books on Substack
This interview is part of my podcast “The Substack Writers Salon”. You can watch or listen to the complete interviews here. “We’re live.” That’s how it always…
Substack Writers SalonHow AI Helped Claudia Faith Scale to 11K Subscribers in One Year (Without Losing Her Voice)
When Claudia Faith started on Substack last year, she had zero audience. Now she’s sitting at over 11,000 subscribers, teaching writers how to grow their…
Substack Writers SalonTikTok, Amazon Ads, or Email? Where Self-Published Authors Should Really Focus
➡️ Before we dive in, if you want to learn the exact mindset and habits that turn aspiring writers into published authors, you can download it free: The…
Substack Writers Salon“I Turned Down Penguin”: A Conversation with Paul Millerd on The Pathless Path, Money, and Redefining Work
➡️ Before we dive in, if you want to learn the exact mindset and habits that turn aspiring writers into published authors, you can download it free: The…
Substack Writers SalonThe Solopreneur Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Know I Needed
➡️ Before we dive in —If you want to see the exact message that landed me a $20K memoir client, you can download it free: The 5-Minute Memoir Ghostwriting…
Substack Writers SalonWhat I Learned From a Digital Products Expert Who Makes 90% of His Income on Gumroad
When a prolific creator Anfernee joind me from Singapore for a live conversation last night, I thought I’d get some tips on selling digital products. What I…
Substack Writers Salon'It Took Me Two Years to Make Real Money': The Unfiltered Truth About Building a Writing Business
I had the pleasure of hosting Veronica Llorca-Smith for a raw and honest Substack Live conversation about what it really takes to turn creativity into a…
Substack Writers SalonMastering the Substack game with Derek Huges
Most writers never make it past “publish” to a real paycheck. Derek Hughes did just that. Starting from zero and in two years, he built thousands of Substack…
Substack Writers SalonFrom Six to Seven Figures: A Ghostwriter's Guide to Building a Luxury Freelance Business
Most freelance writers dream of hitting six figures. But what does it take to scale beyond that milestone to seven figures? In a recent live conversation…
Substack Writers SalonCreating A vibrant Writing Community With Jessica Smock
What does it take to build a writing community with over 6,000 subscribers and that coveted verified checkmark on Substack? I recently had the pleasure of…
Substack Writers SalonBooks That Sell: Standing Out in Crowded Market With Fleur Hull
This post is based on my recent Substack Live conversation with book marketing coach and bestselling author Fleur Hull, who has helped nearly 100 authors…
Substack Writers SalonHow to Make Income as a Ghostwriter: Insights from Taylin Simmond
In a recent Substack Live session, I had the pleasure of chatting with Talyn Simmonds, a former college teacher turned full-time ghostwriter and content…
Substack Writers SalonHow to serialize a book on Substack
What Happens When You Serialize a Memoir on Substack? In this powerful conversation, I talk with author and personal brand strategist Anna Vatuone, who took…