How to Write for a Living
How to Write for a Living
312: Looking back, planning forward (3 Substack levers to pull in 2026)
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312: Looking back, planning forward (3 Substack levers to pull in 2026)

How to step into 2026 with sharper focus, more joy and real momentum.

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Season 3, episode 12 is here!

This solo episode is a relaxed, open conversation about reviewing your 2025 creative work and getting intentional about 2026.

It’s part reflection, part behind-the-scenes, part gentle push to simplify your process and double down on what genuinely works.

What I’ve covered:

  • How to honestly review your 2025 wins, losses and “busywork” so you don’t drag dead weight into the new year.

  • Why I’m cutting weekly roundups after nearly 100 editions and what that kind of ruthless pruning makes space for.

  • The three pillars I’m betting on in 2026: audience growth, income expansion and personal brand depth.

  • Specific strategies I’ll be leaning on next year, from collaborations to live sessions to experimenting with new formats.

  • A wider look at income generation beyond paid subs, including digital products, sponsorships and coaching.

  • Why your voice, your quirks and your personal stories matter more than ever in the AI era.

  • An invitation to keep the process fun, simple and human while building a creator life that feels genuinely yours.

And if you’re interested in working with me 1-to-1, just apply here.


What’s next?

I’m ready and waiting to support you in the next stages of your creator journey. Here’s a reminder of how I can help:

  1. Start Your Podcast on Substack: A complete course guiding you from concept to launch, based on everything I’ve learned so far during my own podcasting journey. Learn to plan, brand, record, edit, publish, and promote your podcast while building an audience. Perfect for creators eager to share their voice with the world.

  2. The 1K Daily Writing Challenge: Build a consistent habit by writing 1,000 words daily for 30 days. Along the way, you'll get encouraging video prompts, accountability support, and plenty of inspiration to ignite your creative spark. Nail your rhythm. Find your flow. Transform your writing journey forever.

  3. Substack Basics: A video guide showing you exactly how to: set up your first publications; create polished posts from scratch; share, structure, and schedule effectively; and master Notes, CTAs, and growth levers (bonus section: Going Live on Substack).

  4. Sustainable Scalable Social Strategy: This 6-part, online, self-driven course will guide you through the same process I used to develop a strategy for my social media management. When you finish, you’ll have a sustainable social strategy in place that will help you scale your business properly.


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