Online Writing Club Show

Substack is on fire. More (larger) creators (as Justin Welsh or Dan Koe) are signing up. More readers are subscribing. And behind the scenes, traffic from search engines is going way up. But the big question is: Are we still early? Or are we already too late? In this new podcast episode, I’m joined by Casandra Campbell . She loves results-oriented strategy and analysis and has 10+ years of experie...

If you’re sharing your writing on LinkedIn (or even thinking about it), this week’s episode of The Online Writing Club Show is your go-to listen. So many of you are showing up, posting, engaging on LinkedIn—and wondering:👉 Is this worth it?👉 Is anyone even reading?👉 How do I stand out? That’s exactly why I invited tribe member, 6x author and book coach Neera Mahajan on the show. Neera didn’t co...

Here’s a question for you: What if you spent 10 years writing every single day, sharing your story, and offering value— without earning a dime ? Would you keep going? That’s exactly what tribe member and fitness and health writer Valentin Bunea did. He didn’t jump into the world of paid newsletters overnight. He didn’t even have a fancy email list when he started. He spent 10 years writing on Face...

I don’t have time. You don’t have time. Nobody ever has time. It’s the world we live in now—high stress, low time, low income, high inflation. So yeah... Side hustles are everywhere , and honestly? I don’t blame anyone for wanting one. Jamie Northrup totally gets this. He’s been trying side hustles since the mid-90s. But after dozens of experiments—online and offline—he’s finally landed on a syste...

Rejection hurts. It’s in our wiring. And yet, today’s podcast guest, Colette Fehr , a licensed marriage and family therapist and mental health counselor, didn’t let it stop her. When we first spoke, she shared the raw truth: “I never heard anything back from anyone except one. And I didn't hear back until I'd already applied to the seventh. And that's when I got the TEDx talk.” Fast-forward to tod...

Put a hand up if you’ve ever… 🤚🏻Felt like everything is jacked. 🤚🏻Thought Substack is a space to make sense of it. 🤚🏻Felt like what you’re reading and watching in the news is not normal. For today’s podcast I invited tribe member William A. Finnegan (William A. for “Anonymous”; Finnegan is his nom de plume) from The Long Memo and Borderless Living to share his insights. Besides being an ad e...

Have you ever hesitated to share your story? Have you ever questioned whether other people want to hear it? Do you think it's scary to share your mess publicly? If that's a YES, I feel you! That’s why you should definitely listen to this week's podcast episode to understand that your story, every detail of it, matters! You’re the expert of your own life and the only one who can share YOUR story wi...

Let me ask you a simple but powerful question: "Are you happy with what you're doing?" Scared of the answer? You are not alone! Actually, you're in good company. This question has ruined the life of today's show guest Michael Lim . His 90-year-old Chinese grandmother from Singapore asked him this exact question at the beginning of last year. Michael answered: “Yes.” …at least he thought he was hap...

If there’s one takeaway from my interview with Simon Owens it’s this: The web is evolving. Followers are no longer the end goal—subscribers, genuine relationships, finding “your tribe” and real engagement are. Owens is a media strategist, journalist, newsletter expert and someone who grew up with the old-school blogosphere. In his opinion, subscription-based platforms like Substack are giving crea...

Many smart writers don't want to use X formerly Twitter anymore. They feel frustrated about what's been going on. That’s why they join Substack and the new ‘Twitter for writers’ , as I call it. I also quit writing on X and am now happy sharing my thoughts on Substack Notes, get in contact with interesting people around the world, connect and engage. Solopreneur and indie fiction author David McIlr...

In today’s podcast episode, I talk about the Substack world with none other than Ciler Demiralp , creator of Newsletter Circle and author of a groundbreaking report analyzing 75,000 Substack newsletters. Yes, you read that right—75,000. Did you know Substack has over 4 million paid subscriptions , and its top 10 writers collectively earn more than $40 million annually ? 50,000 newsletter writers m...

If you’ve ever hesitated to pitch your story to The Writing Cooperative on Medium, let me start by saying this: Justin Cox does not bite. He’s probably one of the nicest people you’ll meet in the Medium writing world. Pitching to him and his publication could change the course of your Medium journey. Let’s start with a fun fact: The Writing Cooperative is not just any publication. With over 264,00...

If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 grind, working from home, and getting paid to write, this is your chance to learn from one of the best in the business. My friend Elna Cain started her freelance writing journey in 2014 as a mom of twins, driven by a desire to stay home with her newborns. Fast forward to today, she’s a six-figure writer with clients like Walmart, OptinMonster, and Blog...

I'm so pleased to end our 2024 Online Writing Club podcast season with an author who is living the dream of many writers. He’s a seasoned writer, book author, editor, columnist for The Writing Cooperative (one of Medium’s top 10 publications) and one of Medium’s top Boost Nominators. Also, he got Boosted more than 150 times ! Essentially, Boost is ideal for individuals who have important stories t...

I'm so pleased to bring you an author who is living the dream of many writers. My guest today is Ayodeji . Four years ago, in December 2020, I started writing on the buzzy publishing platform Medium with no audience, online reputation and zero earnings. Fast forward to today: I had the chance to sit down (virtually) with Ayodeji , a Medium top writer with 122,000 followers, dad, freelance writer a...

In 2020, my good friend Veronica Llorca-Smith hit rock bottom. Burned out from climbing the corporate ladder, she felt like she was losing herself. By 2021, life had thrown her another curveball: she was unemployed, stranded abroad with her two young daughters without her hubby by her side, and grappling with uncertainty as COVID restrictions made returning home impossible. But Veronica didn’t giv...

While typing this, I’m drinking my chai latte ☕and watching my hubby, Patrick, raking up those yellow, brown, and bright red fall leaves in our garden.🍂 As we settle into our fall routines, listening to podcasts while watching the colorful leaves fall is on my list right after sloooooowing down . If this resonates with you, grab your favorite beverage and listen to this week’s interview with the...

She's not just making waves but creating a splash on Medium. You know what's super cool? Medium's CEO Tony Stubblebine often leaves comments on her stories. And what if she were the CEO? Well, she's got plans, and we are hearing all about them in today’s podcast episode with Medium top writer and “New Writers Welcome” editor Robin Wilding . When we did the interview, she had about 13,000 followers...

17 months ago my friend and Medium top writer Derek Hughes made his first dollar writing online. Okay, it didn’t pay off his mortgage, but it did something more valuable: It caused a seismic shift in his mindset. “Maybe this could work? Grow my audience and make a nice side income.” He wasn’t oozing world-beating confidence. But he’d started to believe. And self-belief supercharges your writing en...

Do you want to get featured in the Huffington Post? You are not alone. You are in good company. There are so many writers who want to get featured in the publication of their dreams. * But how to reach out to the media outlet? * How to write a pitch that gets noticed? * And what to do if they accept your cold pitch? Ashley Broadwater can take you by the hand. She has been writing since she was a l...

Do you love the book Deep Work from Cal Newport? Then you’ll love Cal's high school friend and writing business partner Michael Simmons. Thought leader and award-winning entrepreneur Michael has built multiple seven-figure businesses. He learned to think clearly and strategically through mental models to boost his productivity. Michael became famous for the “ Five-Hour Rule .” This is when you spe...

Being a writer is one of the world's most desired careers. It’s the second most popular career search in the world. Want to know how to start writing your book and make a living from it? This week’s podcast guest is Evelyn Skye and she has all the answers. She's gone from zero to New York Times bestselling author, number one Netflix film and literary collaborator with Damsel (one of the most watch...

Did you know that on social media only 1-3% of your followers are actually seeing your posts? PHEW! 😥 Many are struggling, so it's no wonder many creators are quitting social media right now. Algorithms have turned the follower into a ghost town. Creators are sick and tired of wasting their valuable time. And where do they go? They get on the newsletter platform Substack. Tom Kuegler quit YouTube...

Do you feel like you’re not living up to your full potential because you’re afraid of putting yourself “out there”? Is being an introvert stopping you from taking action on your dreams? Do you want to break out of your shell? I feel you. I've been where you are too. Although you may not believe me, I’m a massive introvert at heart. People often ask me where I get the energy to connect with others,...