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Welcome to the only expert guide to Substack!
This is where you build your Substack, grow your subscribers, get real engagement, and earn the income you deserve.
I bring you the advice Substack gave me and proven strategies from my signature Substack Growth Framework, which I developed working with hundreds of Substack writers and creators 1:1 and mentoring tens of thousands on Substack Writers at Work.
My proven strategies have led my 1:1 clients and tens of thousands of Substack Writers at Work to
substantially increase their revenue, with several earning six figures;
launch successful Substacks from scratch, scaling from 0 subscribers to thousands;
double and triple and 10x their subscribers;
create a loyal, engaged audience;
be courted by editors and agents; and
be chosen as featured Substacks (the pinnacle of quality on the platform).
Now’s the time to invest in your Substack. You and your writing are worth it.
✦ Paid Substack Writers at Work subscribers get:
Monthly Substack Growth Sessions & Writing Sessions
Expert-led sessions to develop your unique Substack strategy
Clear path from setup to sustainable growth
Hands-on guidance for your specific goals
Live Networking Events
Get your Notes boosted and find recommendations—the two keys to growth
Connect with other Substack writers
Members-Only Chat
Instant feedback on headlines that increase subscriber engagement and draw subscribers
Library of Trainings and Our Private Podcast
On-demand access to all training recordings
Learn on the go with our private podcast
Expert Interviews
Inside strategies from top Substack writers and the Substack team
Bonuses!
Pop-up AMAs: Get direct answers to your pressing questions
The 5 Critical Substack Mistakes Action Guide (and how to avoid them)
*Your subscription is considered professional development and is a tax write-off in many countries.
Free subscribers are cherished and get occasional posts.
What qualifies me to guide you on Substack?
(You should ask this of everyone you take advice from!)
» I work with Substack writers and creators who want real, meaningful growth.
The guidance I give you is based on the advice Substack gave me.
I only offer proven strategies based on the thousands of Substack writers I’ve helped 1:1 to double and triple and 10x their subscribers, substantially increase their revenue, and create real engagement.
No gimmicks. No cheap AI-produced “Subhacks.”
About me:
I’m the leading Substack Growth Strategist
the creator of two bestselling, featured Substacks
the founder of Substack Writers at Work, a Top 3 bestselling Substack, globally
a mentor to thousands of Substack writers
an award-winning, bestselling author at HarperCollins (Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses)
a freelance writer at The New York Times, The Atlantic, et al.
a literary scholar with an MFA, MA, PhD
on the faculty at Northwestern University
one-time advisory editor at The Paris Review
so fortunate to have 29,000+ active Substack subscribers
the go-to Substack expert
Substack Writers at Work is for writers and creators ready to:
Build a platform that reflects your unique talents and expertise
Connect with an engaged audience who values your work
Transform your Substack into a sustainable business strategy
Value expert guidance over cheap hacks and “tricks”
P.S. We have two resident cats: Mr. Sweets and Baby Theo.
I subsidize a 3-month paid membership for anyone on a fixed income. If this is you, email me: mssarahfay1516@gmail.com.
