How to Write for a Living
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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.

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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:

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