You don’t need “more confidence.” You need evidence. Publish consistently and confidence becomes a side effect.

Most writers wait for clarity before they take action. But clarity only shows up after you start.

Your writing career changes the moment you stop treating it like a hobby and start treating it like an empire in progress.

The writers who win aren’t the most talented. They’re the ones who show up, publish often, and refuse to quit.

Build a writing life you don’t need a vacation from. That starts with control over your time.

Treat your writing career like a startup. Prototype. Ship. Iterate. Scale.

Most writers ask “How do I get discovered?” Better question: “How do I become undeniable?”

You don’t need a huge audience. You need an aligned audience.

The moment you realize writing is leverage, not labor, everything changes.

Start thinking of your writing as an ecosystem, not a single product. Books, newsletters, services — they all feed each other.

in LA for a few days (mostly just to visit bookstores) 📚

Your ideas aren’t fragile. Your confidence is. Build routines that strengthen the latter so the former can grow.

People aren’t tired of hearing from you. They’re tired of hearing from people who have nothing to say. Say something real.

You can build a writing business that doesn’t require you to sprint on a hamster wheel. But you need recurring revenue to do it.

Great ghostwriters are part writer, part strategist, part therapist. No wonder it’s a luxury service.

The best bagels in LA are the rip and dip garlic bagel at Calic Bagel in KTown 👌

50 spots already taken after an hour! Sign up for this class for free below if you want to grow your paid newsletter in 2026:

🚨 Only 500 seats. First come, first served. If you’ve been meaning to start (or grow) your Substack, I’m teaching a free class: ✍️ Substack 101 — How I Went from $0 to $100K+ in 12 Months. I’ll walk you through the exact strategy I used to build a six-figure newsletter:

Your book idea isn’t too niche. It’s too untested.

The moment someone tells you “your rates are too high,” that’s just a signal you’re talking to the wrong buyer.

Your portfolio is proof. Your newsletter is the engine. Your book is the empire. Ship all three.

✨ Today’s issue of Creator News is live This week’s roundup is a wild mix of everything shaping the creator economy right now: 💡 How creators are monetizing their reality TV obsessions 📉 Why owning your audience matters (a YouTuber with 700k+ subs almost lost his channel) 👇 Read it below:

Most writers obsess over perfect sentences. The writers who thrive obsess over consistent output.

Writers keep saying they want 2026 to be the year. Cool. Start with the right tools. I pulled together 26 resources to help you actually make writing your job next year. ✍️ Articles 🎥 Class replays 📚 Interviews 📝 Pitch guides 💼 Job board tools The full list is live on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job:

Your audience can’t find you if you only post once a quarter.

Every writer needs two modes: Deep cave mode (create) Public lighthouse mode (share) Switch intentionally, not accidentally.

Stop writing for the mirror. Start writing for the reader who is desperately waiting for what you haven’t published yet.

Your writing gets sharper when your life gets calmer. Chaos isn’t a muse. It’s a distraction.

The fastest way to sabotage your writing career: Compare yourself to people whose starting line was completely different than yours.

What writers call “fear of posting” is usually fear of being seen. The cure is hitting publish anyway.

A paid newsletter isn’t “email.” It’s your personal media company.

If your writing goals only exist inside your head, they’re not goals. They’re fantasies. Make a plan. Then act like it’s already happening.

Most writers don’t have a revenue problem. They have a visibility problem.

Obsess less about “finding your voice” and more about finding your reader.

Had a great conversation with Paul about writing and how to make 7 figures with self-publishing, freelancing, and a paid newsletter. Watch the full interview below!

Had a great conversation with Paul about writing and how to make 7 figures with self-publishing, freelancing, and a paid newsletter. Watch the full interview below!

There’s a version of your life where you wake up excited to write, work with dream clients, and publish books on your terms. It starts the moment you stop waiting to be chosen.

The real flex isn’t (necessarily!) going viral. It’s consistent income from a small, loyal audience who shows up every month. How are you cultivating your readership of true fans?

Wow, thanks for all of the love on Substack! Sutoscience is my newest publication covering different topics about the creator economy (including creator news + how to grow on Substack) and I'm honored that so many of you have already subscribed. I've got some cool stuff planned for you ✨

If you think marketing is “icky,” you’re doing it wrong. Good marketing is just storytelling with a map attached.

If you want a writing career that lasts: Write like an artist. Sell like a founder. Protect your time like a dragon guarding a vault.

You’re not too late for the Creator Economy. You’re too used to waiting for permission.

Bad at lip synching, good at making writers 💰 Learn how to ✍️ make writing your job on my profile ✨

I’ve been able to make writing my job and travel the world with Kyle — feeling extra grateful this week ❤️ #writer #writing #travel #thanksgiving

Imagine writing something once and getting paid for it forever. That’s the kind of math writers should be obsessed with.

Your book isn’t just a book. It’s an asset, a door-opener, a credibility engine, and a cheat code for your entire brand. Stop treating it like homework.

When you write in public, you don’t just publish. You create gravity. The right people start orbiting.

✨ Writers, here’s your sign to stop agonizing over what to post and actually hit publish. I just dropped a brand-new Sutoscience article: 💡 30 Proven Prompts to Write Better Substack Posts If you’ve ever stared at a blank page wondering “uh… now what?” this is your new content safety net.

If you’re scared to charge more, you’re probably undercharging. If you’re terrified, you’re definitely undercharging.

✅ 6:30am wake up ✅ 9am client call with good news about her book launch so far ✅ 10:30am workout ✅ 1pm podcast interview as part of my book press tour Looking like a good start to my Monday so far! Sending good writing vibes your way :)