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Episode 2 of Season 2 is here!
Today, I chat to
about how she grew a sustainable writing-based business on Substack, where she helps other writers get paid for their words.In this episode, we discuss:
How Claudia went from working with investor startups to full-time writer
How she grew a 3,000+ audience on Substack in just 6 months
Our thoughts on the use of AI in writing
How our writing processes differ
How to build trust with readers through authenticity
Key approaches writers can take to generate income from their words
Why Substack is such a brilliant platform for writers at any stage in their journey
Make sure to drop a question for Claudia in the comments after listening.
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