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A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

Dec 10, 2025
1h 7m

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Episode Description

I am not a big fan of Substack for novelists. Most novelists are better off using the free version of Kit and WordPress. However, Substack is a completely different story for nonfiction authors.

If you’re a nonfiction author who wants to grow your platform without juggling five different tech tools, this week’s Novel Marketing episode is for you.

In this week’s episode, I talk with screenwriter and Substack superuser James Cary about how nonfiction authors can use Substack to attract readers, deepen engagement, and earn recurring income.

You’ll learn

  • When Substack is (and isn’t) a good fit for authors

  • How to get your first 100+ subscribers 

  • When and whether to monetize your Substack

If you’ve been wondering whether you should start a Substack or what to do with the one you already have, listen in or read the blog version to get help on your decision and guidance on your plan.

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