Ready for a deep dive into the ultimate Substack guide?
of Sparkle on Substack and of The Author Stack have collaborated on "How to Build a World-Class Substack" - the first comprehensive guide to developing a top-notch Substack and finding your readers.
Click on the video above to hear how Claire’s grown her Substack community to roughly 9,000 subscribers and collaborated on a book with Russell to share all they’ve both learned.
We unpack the secrets behind two wildly different yet equally successful Substack models and learn about their fascinating Kickstarter campaign to fund the book. Russell sees Substack and Kickstarter as a powerful 1-2 punch for building a successful creative business.
Here's the 411: Until August 31, 2024, the book is only available through their Kickstarter campaign (E-book and print). They offer various digital bundles with courses and add-ons to help you create a content strategy that speaks to your ideal readers.
Today, their campaign is fully funded at $13,705.
Grab your favorite cuppa as I chat with Claire about accidental communities and intentional empires. She spills the tea on transitioning from project manager to Substack community cultivator.
**Want the highlights of our 45-minute chat?**
Go straight to these sound bites:
• 5:00: Claire teaching others about leveraging Substack
• 12:00: Claire's successful blend of personal and professional
• 13:30: The book collaboration and Kickstarter campaign
• 23:30: Why the book is great for 0-2 year Substack writers
• 36:59: How their fully funded Kickstarter campaign works
🔗 Just give me the links, Jen:
The Kickstarter Campaign Page: Here’s how you can buy the book
The Sparkle Summit: Watch the replays for excellent writing, life, and strategy tips
Sparkle on Substack: Claire’s thriving community
Creatively Conscious: Claire’s publication focuses on creativity, the slow-lived life, motherhood, earthkeeping, work/ life balance, and spirituality.
The Author Stack: Russell’s publication to help authors succeed in both craft and commerce
The Simplest Thing That Brought Me 480 Subscribers In One Month: Kristi Keller’s post about Notes (paywalled)
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Claire Venus and Russell Nohelty pen the ultimate Substack guide