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Table of Contents
A complete directory of every post in How to Write for a Living.
Jul 12, 2024 • 
David McIlroy
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Jul 10, 2024 • 
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Your best work probably needs 5 years (and that's a good thing)
How a sold-out concert made me realise that slow is usually best.
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How I grew my Substack audience by over 1,400 subscribers in under 2 months
Jan 25, 2024 • David McIlroy
6 ways to become notable on Substack by boosting your visibility
May 15, 2024 • David McIlroy
How to Make $500 a Month on Substack
Jan 14 • David McIlroy
10 things I'd do differently if I started over as a writer
Jan 8, 2024 • David McIlroy
15 absolutely vital lessons I've learned as a working writer
Mar 28, 2024 • David McIlroy
How to turn your knowledge into a paid service using Substack
Aug 5 • David McIlroy

write for revenue

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How to grow your Substack without working non-stop
Write For Revenue #10
Aug 15 • 
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Deepen trust by adding video or audio to your Substack (step-by-step breakdown)
Write For Revenue #9
Aug 12 • 
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How to turn your knowledge into a paid service using Substack
Write For Revenue #8
Aug 5 • 
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Newsletter ads don’t have to suck: how to add sponsors that feel natural (and pay well)
Write For Revenue #7
Jul 17 • 
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Member Resource Hub

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Podcast Videos (Season Two)
Full video versions of the How to Write for a Living podcast.
Jan 7 • 
David McIlroy
Mini Masterclass: How to Win Back Your Time With a Simple Core Content System
AKA: How to turn one piece of content into a multi-faceted discovery machine.
Aug 19, 2024 • 
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Live Group Sessions
Every full video recording from our monthly group sessions.
Aug 11, 2024 • 
David McIlroy
Podcast Videos (Season One)
Full video versions of the How to Write for a Living podcast.
Aug 5, 2024 • 
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How to use Substack Notes to grow faster than you thought possible
Derek shares the simple system that turned one month into his biggest subscriber jump yet.
Aug 28 • 
David McIlroy
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26:10
How to build things that matter for people who care
This one's for the solopreneurs.
Jul 13 • 
David McIlroy
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Maya Say
19:23
What really happens on book launch day
A recording of my Live call with Dina Marais.
Jul 2 • 
David McIlroy
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Dina Marais
34:58
How to promote your next book like a pro marketer
A replay of my recent live call with Renee Puvvada.
Jun 15 • 
David McIlroy
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Renee Puvvada

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310: How going the extra mile for clients can build a life-changing solo business (with Christine McIlroy)
Treat your clients like real people and watch your business thrive.
Nov 16 • 
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Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #94
You don't need 67 reasons to read this one.
Nov 15 • 
David McIlroy
How to keep selling your book long after launch week's over
Get ready to play the long game.
Nov 13 • 
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What to do after your book launch (and why it still matters)
Keep the magic alive.
Nov 11 • 
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