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I sucked at writing. Then I published 15 books in my sixties.
Now I help aspiring authors write their books.
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Write Your Signature Book
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How I’m Building a $100K Business From a Single Book
Discover how one strategically written book can become the foundation of a $100K business. In this post, I share how publishing a book transformed my…
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February 2026 at Author Circle
February at Author Circle saw writers complete their first book drafts, a new book reach #1 on Amazon New Releases, and powerful conversations with…
Mar 6
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Neera Mahajan
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A Conversation with Karen Salmansohn on Exuberance, Bravery, and Writing Your Way Forward
In this candid conversation with bestselling author Karen Salmansohn, we explore the power of “Why the hell not?” moments in building a creative life…
Mar 4
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Neera Mahajan
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Karen Salmansohn
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How I Took My Book to #1 in Amazon New Releases (Without a Big Audience)
How I Took My Book to #1 in Amazon New Releases (Without a Big Audience). The exact 7 strategies I used to create launch momentum. If you’re planning to…
Mar 2
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I sucked at writing. Then I published 15 books in my sixties.
Struggling to build authority online despite creating consistent content? Content alone does not create authority — a book does. Discover how writing a…
Feb 28
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Write Grow Monetize System
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Module 9: Stop Relying on Paid Subscriptions: Build a Digital Product Value Ladder Instead
Paid subscriptions alone won’t build a sustainable income on Substack. In this article, Neera Mahajan explains why digital products—not newsletters—are…
Dec 20, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Session 8: Seven Monetisation Models That Help You Earn Without Intimidation
Before we dive in, a quick reality check: you’ve covered seven weeks of strategy already.
Dec 12, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Module 7: Collaboration Opportunities, Building Your Community and Your Business Ecosystem
Learn how to grow your Substack through collaboration, community building, and a strong ecosystem. This guide breaks down practical strategies to…
Dec 5, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Module 6: Building In Public, Teaching When You're Not An Expert And Five Proven Ways to Grow Beyond Substack
Today’s session was one of the richest ones we’ve had so far.
Nov 21, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Why Most Substack Newsletters Die and How to Make Yours Evergreen
Most Substack newsletters fade fast. Not because writers lack ideas, but because they write for trends instead of time. Here’s how to make your Substack…
Nov 17, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Writing Tips
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Why your “Good Content” is failing to convert and how to fix it
Why most creators publish consistently but struggle to attract clients and how a simple strategy, intentional content, and a book-as-anchor approach can…
Feb 2
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Neera Mahajan
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My Simple 90-Day Content Calendar That Guarantees I Never Miss a Post
Struggling to stay consistent on Substack? This quarterly content calendar shows how to plan content, protect rest, and never miss a post.
Jan 2
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My 3-Step Content Audit System that helped me prime my content for conversion
The system every writer should do once a quarter.
Oct 22, 2025
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3 Ways I Silence My Inner Critic Before Writing a Single Word
Writing would be so much easier if it weren’t for that pesky inner critic.
Oct 8, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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7 Fool-Proof Writing Ideas I Keep Coming Back To (Because They Work)
An answer to the perpetual question about what to write in your newsletter.
Oct 6, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Growth Tips
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The Secret to Loyal Subscribers Most Creators Completely Miss
Discover the simple strategy most creators overlook when trying to grow a loyal audience. Learn how making your readers feel seen can transform your…
Mar 9
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Neera Mahajan
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I interviewed 3 successful Substack writers who grew from 0 to 65K — here’s what I stole from them (and it actually worked)
Behind-the-Scenes with 3 Top Substack Bestsellers
Oct 29, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Veronica Llorca-Smith
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Sinem Günel
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Ana Calin
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The $960,000 mistake I kept repeating for three years
And what I’m changing from today onward.
Oct 20, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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It’s Time to Grow Our Newsletters — Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever
Tim Denning—one of the most prolific creators on the internet with over 170,000 newsletter subscribers—recently said something that stuck with me:
Jul 2, 2025
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I took a 2-month break and came back to a viral note
Now it's your turn.
May 28, 2025
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Monetization Strategies
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You Don’t Need a Huge Audience to Build a Business From Your Newsletter
In fact, a small audience is exactly what you need to build a business. In this article, Neera Mahajan explains why a small, focused audience is often…
Jan 21
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Neera Mahajan
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7 Things I Will Stop Doing To Get To 10K A Month In 2026
In 2026, I’m stopping these 7 habits to build a $10K/month business on the back of one book. A candid reset for serious writers.
Jan 5
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Digital Product Creation for the Total Beginner : A Masterclass in 30 Minutes
A recording from Neera Mahajan's live video
Dec 1, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Anfernee
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How to Make Money With Your Writing (Without Selling Your Soul)
In this candid conversation between Neera Mahajan (Author Circle) and Claudia Faith, two writers share the real, sustainable ways to build multiple…
Nov 12, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Claudia Faith
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How to Teach a Cohort Course on Substack (Without Fancy Tech or External Platforms)
Cohort-based courses are everywhere these days.
Aug 20, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Storytelling
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This One Shift Has Made My Stories 10x more powerful
A storytelling superpower most writers ignore.
Sep 29, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Build Your Story Bank: The 5 Core Stories Every Creator Must Master
Why writing down your key stories is the secret to building trust, growing your brand, and making people say “I need to work with you.”
Sep 24, 2025
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How to Turn Ordinary Moments into Stories That Stick — Lessons from Michael Thompson
On the power of vulnerability, emotional resonance, and the quiet magic of noticing life.
Sep 22, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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How to Craft Opening Sentences That Instantly Pull Readers Into Your Story
The first sentence of your story is an invitation. Here are 7 opening lines you can borrow to start strong and draw your reader in.
Sep 17, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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How a 30-Minute Interview Turned Into 18 Stories From My Life
A recording from Neera Mahajan and Magdalena Ponurska's live video
Sep 15, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Magdalena Ponurska
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Products & Mini-guides
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The 90-Day Reusable Content Creation System For LinkedIn
A proven system for planning, producing, and publishing strategic content that builds your brand, without burning out.
Nov 26, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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How to Create Your First Digital Product (In Just 3 Hours)
A step-by-step guide to help you create and sell your first digital product (even if you’ve never made one before).
Nov 25, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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The LinkedIn Playbook: Everything You Need to Know to Grow on LinkedIn
A step-by-step roadmap from a LinkedIn Top Voice to help you grow your brand, audience, and business on LinkedIn.
Nov 11, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Substack Notes Playbook
50+ prompts with examples to help you connect, grow, and stand out on Substack
Jul 14, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Podcasts and Workshops
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28:27
How I’m Building a $100K Business From a Single Book
Discover how one strategically written book can become the foundation of a $100K business. In this post, I share how publishing a book transformed my…
16 hrs ago
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Neera Mahajan
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3
A Conversation with Karen Salmansohn on Exuberance, Bravery, and Writing Your Way Forward
In this candid conversation with bestselling author Karen Salmansohn, we explore the power of “Why the hell not?” moments in building a creative life…
Mar 4
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Neera Mahajan
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Karen Salmansohn
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How One Writer Wrote Her First Book In 30 Days
Discover how Kathleen Kroner wrote her first book in just 30 days after starting on Substack in 2024. Learn how structure, accountability, and a clear…
Feb 24
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Neera Mahajan
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Kathleen Kroner
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How One Author Turned A Personal Tragedy Into A Book And A Book Into A 51K Subscribers
Life is finite. The very reason you should live more boldly? In this powerful conversation, Karen and I explore how embracing mortality can awaken…
Feb 18
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Neera Mahajan
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Karen Salmansohn
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How One Author Is Building a Full Ecosystem Around His Book
A recording from Neera Mahajan's live video
Feb 12
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Neera Mahajan
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Peter Mukherjee
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Motivational
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The Secret to Loyal Subscribers Most Creators Completely Miss
Discover the simple strategy most creators overlook when trying to grow a loyal audience. Learn how making your readers feel seen can transform your…
Mar 9
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Neera Mahajan
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Celebrate 2025 by Celebrating Your Wins
End the year by celebrating your wins. Reflect, recharge, and plan a joyful, sustainable creative year with simple rituals that build momentum.
Dec 24, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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The Missing Piece for Substack Writers Who Want to Win in 2026
How the creator you become determines the success you build in 2026.Learn how beginner writers can transform their results by becoming the creator their…
Dec 8, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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This Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful For One Thing
The mindset shift that helped me grow, give, and serve more.
Nov 28, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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The Writing Exercise That Rewired My Brain (And Why Magdalena & I Are Teaching It Live)
A story about science, identity shift, and rewriting your life in twenty quiet minutes
Nov 26, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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Monthly Recap
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February 2026 at Author Circle
February at Author Circle saw writers complete their first book drafts, a new book reach #1 on Amazon New Releases, and powerful conversations with…
Mar 6
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Neera Mahajan
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December Wrap-Up: From Monetisation Mastery to 2026 Vision
A year-end reflection on writing, monetisation, Substack growth, books, and how 2025 shaped my book-to-business journey.
Dec 27, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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From Growth to Monetisation: November Lessons & What’s Ahead in December
What we built in November, and how we’re monetising in December. A reflective November recap from Author Circle covering growth lessons, weekly Write…
Dec 3, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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October Recap: Online Writing, Notes Challenge, and What’s Coming in November for Substack Growth
Discover how I gained 172 new subscribers through Substack Notes, taught the 90-Day Write Grow Monetize Program, and set the stage for November’s…
Nov 3, 2025
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Neera Mahajan
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