Hey Reader, A lot is happening in the Write • Build • Scale house behind the scenes right now, but most importantly, I've been busy supporting the attendees of our brand-new Online Writing Challenge. Our first participants have already finished the Challenge, and the feedback we received so far has proven that the Challenge is the perfect stepping stone for new writers who've been struggling to take action: Writing online isn't hard. It can be easy if you focus on the right things, but most...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Do you know James Clear? He wrote the bestseller Atomic Habits and runs a huge newsletter with millions of subscribers. I've been a fan of his work for years and love this Tweet: I had the same feelings when I started to write online in 2018. I thought I was too late. People were saying new writers couldn't build an audience anymore. And to be honest, some of these voices discouraged me. Whenever I felt stuck, I told myself it was because I was too late. I tried to comfort myself...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader - I'll keep this short & sweet: I want you to share your message, experiences, and knowledge with the world by writing online. And I want you to get PAID for doing so. That's why I've created the Online Writing Challenge for you. When you sign up, my team and I will guide you from zero to becoming a digital writer within the next 7 days. We'll give you step-by-step instructions, writing ideas, and actionable tasks so you can make real progress in record time. Secure Your Spot &...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Alright Reader, this is a partially angry email, but bear with me - I promise that the message will change how you think about the online writing world. Over the past five years, I've worked with thousands of writers. I worked with them inside my signature program, Medium Writing Academy. In my Write • Build • Scale Membership. In 1-on-1 coachings. And for the past 12+ months, as an editor at one of Medium's largest publications. Even though every writer's journey is different, there are some...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, here comes a harsh truth most creators and entrepreneurs rarely talk about: If you're new to.. writing on the internet building your audience or growing your online business, you can't rely on the strategies used by the top 1%. Why? Because those who already have large audiences and profitable businesses can use strategies that you can't use. I talked about this extensively during a recent live conversation and wish more people would actually share the truth behind those unfair...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, my fiancé Philip recently shared the following question on Substack: What’s the #1 advice you’d give your 18-year-old self? And there's one reply in particular that I couldn't stop thinking about: Think of it this way: If you're climbing up a mountain, it makes sense to talk to those who are on the way back down. Ask them how the weather on top is and if they have any recommendations on what path to take. This applies to pretty much anything in life. Wanna start running? Ask those...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I've been writing on the internet since 2018. Been a full-time creator and writer since 2020. I preach consistency and being ahead of your content calendar. And yet, I haven't sent a proper newsletter for three weeks. Shame on me. But I had good reasons (if you're mean, you'll call them excuses). Well, sometimes, you have to shift your priorities. A LOT has happened over the last few weeks (details below), and since I only have so much time, the newsletter was my sacrifice. Here's...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When I started to publish on Substack this summer, I received dozens of emails with questions like: Why did you start to write on Substack? Are you leaving Medium? Is Substack better than Medium? How did you grow your audience on Substack so quickly?! The short answer is that Substack is an addition to my existing channels like Medium and Convertkit. I'm not replacing those. And to be fair, Substack has proven to be an excellent addition with lots of benefits that I don't have on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Over the last 4 years, I've worked with thousands of writers, and one question I see beginners share all the time is this: What should I even write about?! There are many ways to decide what to write about, but I'll share a simple one today: Write what you care about. One of the wonderful writers I got to work with this year is Melon Dash, an adult swimming instructor. I was lucky to meet Melon in person back in June and have a deep conversation about her work and what writing...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read