Archive - How to Write for a Living

August 2025

224: What literary agents really look for (with Kate McKean)

Kate McKean on queries, trends, sincerity, and how to navigate rejection without losing your mind.

Aug 31 •

and

42:53

Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #83

Just three orangutans on a couch.

Aug 30 •

How a clear brand turns readers into paying supporters

Baking your revenue layer cake.

Aug 29 •

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 •

and

28:02

The Hobnob Factor: how to turn casual readers into loyal fans

Why trust (and dunkability) matters more than reach.

Aug 26 •

223: Building an authentic business that lasts (with George Kao)

George Kao on soul-aligned work, joyful productivity, and what it really takes to grow online with integrity.

Aug 24 •

and

56:15

Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #82

Happy Caturday.

Aug 23 •

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