How to make (more) money through your writing


Hey Reader,

Are you aiming to make more money through your writing in 2025?

Maybe it's the first year you're giving online writing a shot at all?

Either way, I've got something for you: My amazing co-founder Jari has written an incredibly useful guide that'll help you go from struggling to making a full-time income through your work (while ultimately working less than 25 hours/week!)

>> The full guide is available for our members on Substack.


Here's the 5-step process in a nutshell:

  • #1. Solve a clear problem for your audience

Action Point: Write down three challenges you’ve faced and successfully solved. Next, think about which one aligns best with the people you want to reach. This is the foundation of your writing business.

  • #2. Pick one platform and master it

Action Point: Choose one writing platform (we're betting on Substack this year) and commit to it for at least six months. Avoid the temptation to spread yourself thin across multiple platforms.

  • #3. Build an email list that you own

Action Point: Start your email list today. Even if you have zero subscribers, focus on creating high-quality content that solves the problem you identified in Step #1.

  • #4. Create paid offers that align with the problem you solve

Action Point: Set up your first (or next) paid offer. Think about how you can package your expertise into a product or service that solves your audience’s problem.

  • #5. Stay focused on what works, and ignore the shiny distractions

Action Point: Write down your top priorities for the next six months. Keep them visible and use them as a filter for any new opportunities that come your way.


If you join our paid plan on Substack today, you'll not only get access to the full deep dive but you'll also be invited to our first live Workshop of the year happening on Monday:

We host these hands-on workshops to remove any roadblocks and answer all your questions, so you can leverage the massive growth opportunity on Substack right now.

Join us today to participate LIVE on Monday (or get access to the full replay next Sunday).


Big love from my screen to yours,
Sinem

PS. Stop writing what's interesting for you. 💡

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