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Table of Contents
A complete directory of every post in How to Write for a Living.
Jul 12, 2024 • David McIlroy
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Recommended Digital Resources
A growing, curated list of recommended digital products from trusted sources.
Jul 10, 2024 • David McIlroy
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The simple 5-day book launch plan you’ll want to follow
What to post, where, and when during launch week.
Sep 25 • David McIlroy
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write for revenue
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How to grow your Substack without working non-stop
Write For Revenue #10
Aug 15 • David McIlroy
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Deepen trust by adding video or audio to your Substack (step-by-step breakdown)
Write For Revenue #9
Aug 12 • David McIlroy
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How to turn your knowledge into a paid service using Substack
Write For Revenue #8
Aug 5 • David McIlroy
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Newsletter ads don’t have to suck: how to add sponsors that feel natural (and pay well)
Write For Revenue #7
Jul 17 • David McIlroy
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Member Resource Hub
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Podcast Videos (Season Two)
Full video versions of the How to Write for a Living podcast.
Jan 7 • David McIlroy
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Mini Masterclass: How to Win Back Your Time With a Simple Core Content System
AKA: How to turn one piece of content into a multi-faceted discovery machine.
Aug 19, 2024 • David McIlroy
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Live Group Sessions
Every full video recording from our monthly group sessions.
Aug 11, 2024 • David McIlroy
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Podcast Videos (Season One)
Full video versions of the How to Write for a Living podcast.
Aug 5, 2024 • David McIlroy
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guest post
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How to use Substack Notes to grow faster than you thought possible
Derek shares the simple system that turned one month into his biggest subscriber jump yet.
Aug 28 • David McIlroy and Derek Hughes
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How to build things that matter for people who care
This one's for the solopreneurs.
Jul 13 • David McIlroy and Maya Sayvanova
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What really happens on book launch day
A recording of my Live call with Dina Marais.
Jul 2 • David McIlroy and Dina Marais
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How to promote your next book like a pro marketer
A replay of my recent live call with Renee Puvvada.
Jun 15 • David McIlroy and Renee Puvvada
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How to create a book launch plan you’ll actually use
Why many launch plans fail and what to do instead.
Sep 23 • David McIlroy
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303: How to build a solopreneur business that offers real freedom (with Anfernee)
Anfernee on digital products, steady growth, and the systems that keep one-person businesses thriving
Sep 21 • David McIlroy and Anfernee
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Saturday Morning Coffee ☕ #86
Don't ignore the signal in the sky...
Sep 20 • David McIlroy
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The Pre-Pre-Launch Playbook
6 ways to build momentum for your book before it’s finished.
Sep 18 • David McIlroy
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