Substack is my home content planner 2025 (Jan - June) Free as a gift to support your work on Substack and across the socials. ✨

Reposition Substack as a NEW online home for lead nurture. Lessen the overwhelm that comes with communicating with your audience across platforms. Including -How Substack fits with you current content & business ecosystem & using another email service provider. -Making the most of video/audio solutions Get more clarity on how to make your business/content ecosystem & creating online easeful, joyful and sustainable.

One hour 1-2-1 and follow up 1 month strategy plan to get you into clarity and congruence in your content/ business ecosystem. We will pull on all the threads of your online presence and wrap them up into a cohesive and manageable creative growth strategy that works for you. Want to talk about Substack & how it fits? Me too! We'll focus the session on what feels good for you and write our agenda together!

Inspiration Island! A focussed Zoom mentoring session at a time of your choosing for one element of your business. Book via calendly after you've paid. Includes recording and transcription. Great for Substack!

I LOVE podia. I use it as a website builder, crm (customer relationship manager) and course and webinar delivery tool. I wanted to offer this session to anyone curious about using it as a compliment to their Substack as that's what I've been using it for since 2022.

Perfectly Imperfect Podcasting? I've got you! Tutorials, tips and cheerleading to get your organised to start your first podcast/ video podcast on Substack. We cover; planning, public speaking, audio v video approaches, behind the scenes tech, enhancing audio quality, graphics, design, copy + distribution/ promotion too. Live chat available so you can stay accountable with others on their podcasting journey too!

A conversation on the power of audio for connection with writer Lindsay Johnstone who is doing dazzling things on Substack with audio in a grounded and authentic way! In '24, she became a Substack Bestseller (100+ paid subs) & I was thrilled to find out that her percentage conversion is OVER 14%. If you’re interested in how audio can help you connect and convert free subs to paid, this is the session for you!

A bundle of classes, courses and other goodies to help you get set up and sparkling on Substack. Especially for members.

I've bundled together my most popular classes to support your journey from confused to confident when it comes to starting and monetising your newsletter/ space on Substack.

Complete 'Done for you' Substack publication... 30 Day Container including x 1hour 1-2-1 consults - 30 min design call - copy writing drafts for about page/ welcome emails - simple branding suggestions (designed in canva & embedded) - set up of the framework (including sections/ tags) - advice on branding and next steps - troubleshooting/video tutorials (if needed) - 30 days in Sparkle on Substack membership

Don't stress about your IG or Substack bio - yes it's short but it's also such an opportunity! A workshop with professional copywriter Aimée Francis. I love working with Aimée because she feels the words. Come along with your about page text & let's turn it into soulful micro 'sales' copy to encourage more sign ups on Substack and Instagram. Let's elevate your online presence and get your practised in copywriting!

How to write your Substack/ Web About page with pro copywriter Aimée Francis. 75minutes of journalling, joy and copywriting tips to get your about page DONE so you can start attracting GREAT fit subscribers! Also available inside of my membership over at Sparkle on Substack!

A year's access to Diamond Member resources (invite only). If you are signing up to a monthly payment plan, you agree to pay all payments. This is a payment plan not a subscription so you are not permitted to cancel. Once your payment plans completes after 10 payments, you will still have two months access to all of my Diamond Member resources and any 1-2-1 time you have banked too.

EVOLVE - Your Substack - Sustainable by Design: The Joyful Growth Method for Substack for '26 and Beyond. In this 2 hour class you'll hear Russell and Claire share their experience of joyful growth since starting on Substack in '22 and their plans for '26. We'll move into a strategy session, workshop & hotseats to help anchor you to joyful growth & evolution for your year ahead. There'll be time to network too! 💫

Perfectly Imperfect Podcasting? I've got you! Tutorials, tips and cheerleading to get your organised to start your first podcast/ video podcast on Substack. We cover; planning, public speaking, audio v video approaches, behind the scenes tech, enhancing audio quality, graphics, design, copy + distribution/ promotion too.

Recorded March '24 Get Creative on Substack with my simple strategy to get set up and started on the best platform for writers, creatives & founders At class, we'll walk through the whole platform together, get creative with what you want to do with your work here and talk about a workflow that is realistic and works for you. By the time we wrap up you'll have a clearer plan ahead. Start your Substack today!

Get set up on Substack the simple way. A journal companion, set of prompts and links to easy-to-do tutorials to set yourself up on Substack.

Looking to make a blog that could earn you money or to start a newsletter on a platform that's SUPER easy?! Fancy starting a Substack? I've got you covered. Download my FREE 11 page workbook and you'll get a 5 day mini course drip fed so you're ALL set with Substack!

A package of classes and two challenges to get your Substack publication growing with great fit readers and paid subscribers!

A Mini-Course and 5-day challenge to grow your paid Substack with clarity & confidence so that you can earn sustainably, share your work with joy & build a publication that truly supports you. - Set the right price & attract happy paying subscribers - Give value without burnout - Use offers, free trials/discounts strategically - Handle price increases with ease - Plan your Substack as a sustainable income stream

Designed for established creators/ entrepreneurs/organisations aiming for significant revenue growth. Suitable for those who have grown a significant audience and want to launch/ convert on Substack with maximum impact. Invite only. You’ll receive access to my immediate access course for business owners – The Business of your Substack 2025. Bespoke weekly Substack Mentoring, audits, course correction and feedback.

A 90 minute webinar with my guest expert and Human Design teacher Lauren Barber. Want to better understand how your unique Human Design can inform how you show up on Substack? This class with give you that and so much more. Also includes link to download your chart for free too.

The Ultimate Instagram to Substack Bundle. Classes in content planning, copywriting and strategising how to turn your Instagram content into a Substack publication and newsletter.

SOCIAL MEDIA RULES DON'T APPLY! I'm delighted to be collaborating with Kat River for this mini live training/podcast. We are hosting a Soulful social media training LIVE for those wanting to invite their instagram communities over to Substack, to take up more space on Notes, to play in this wonderful playground. We are both big advocates for if we all win… then we all win together… and have the best afterparty! Come?

Reconnect with your JOY for building your Substack publication. Bed into your online home and set yourself up to receive readers who can't wait to read your words and be part of your community. This rejuvenating 7day challenge is for those who are already set up and growing. In this challenge you will get to grips with how Substack's growth engine works so that you can feel more confident in your direction. ✨

Want to keep it simple on Substack? This replay class will really help... No more complex templates, Substack is the EASIEST online composing tool for newsletters I've ever used. Learn how to send your newsletter with Substack to your growing audience for FREE. In this class, I cover 1. How to JUST write a monthly newsletter 2. How to send emails 3. When to consider pages and writing posts without sending them out

Live top-up sessions. Pay once, come to as many as you like. Sun 11 May - 5-6pm - Launch party and Celebrate Your Beautifully Unique Colours! Thurs 15 May - 3-4pm - Fonts, signatures/ sign offs and pattern interrupt Sun 18 May - 5-6pm - Page breaks and buttons Thurs 22 May - Wordmarks + canva class Wed 11 June - 5-6pm - your deadline to have your beautiful magazine ready and closing party.

Do you want to build your email list on Substack? Building my list has given me the deepest connection to others across the world. It's been a beautiful experience & actually 🤫 quite easy! Let's make it fit into our small business eco system and have a lovely time in the process. I'll share how I grew doubled my mailing list in 6months on Substack, the impact it's having on my creativity & my business.

A 5 day challenge delivered via email to give you some ground work to do to work towards meeting your first 3 paid subscribers on Substack! First email arrives 24 hours after sign up then each will follow the next day. Grab your notebook and pen. A PDF of all the prompts and tutorials lands on Day 6 so you don't have to save the emails. ✨

If you’ve been dreaming of stepping away from the social media algorithm chase and turning your newsletter into a real income stream, this is the place to begin. - A clear monetisation strategy that fits your creative style - Practical next steps to implement right away on Substack or another email newsletter platform (like Ghost or Beehiv) - The confidence to charge for your work and an idea of how much to charge

REPLAY - With Russell Nohelty and Claire Venus live with an audience recorded September 2024. Two hours of all of our secrets to build a bestselling (101 paid subscribers) Substack publication and why it super-charges your growth to be there.

Set up & design your homepage on Substack in 7 days (or faster if you like)! 7 tutorials including 5 videos, tips and a 14day membership trial of Sparkle on Substack included. BONUS classes include; - Get Creative on Substack Masterclass -What's in a name (aka what to name your Substack and why) -Masterclass - Soulful micro copy for your bio -Tutorial - Using Recommendations to Grow -A Planning Party with me!

REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE For writers, creatives and mixed media artists connected to the CCZ projects. *** Join Claire Venus, Engagement Consultant and Substack Expert to learn more about the Substack Platform. Get support to start a free newsletter, learn more about how Substack can support your communication and creative business ambitions. Apply for follow up fully funded programme.

REPLAY You're ready to build your membership on Substack. You're curious about how it works, price, how to manage monthly, annual/ founding member subs? How do you know what 'value' to add, how much to 'be present', the balance of community & passive aspects of publishing? You want to better understand what to charge/monthly recurring revenue so you feel properly paid & factor in breaks?

This course takes a steady, focused approach. Content is drip-fed over four weeks, so you can explore one area at a time without feeling overwhelmed. Weekly modules, journaling prompts, and video tutorials help you dive in, reflect, and build momentum. By the end, you’ll feel clear, grounded, and ready to write and grow your community on Substack.

A suite of resources to help you a build a membership on the Substack platform from Creative Engagement Consultant Claire Venus. Grow YOUR membership on YOUR terms sustainably. Take a deep dive into the back office & the strategy we use and learn how we take care of our community & ourselves. Video tutorials, mindset prompts and group accountability. Make your strategy work for you long term.

Fancy a side hustle? Substack is a GREAT one. Learn four different routes to $10k annual revenue on Substack. We cover editorial models, payment processing, price points, how to work with the 4 tiers available (monthly/annual/founder/ lifetime). You'll leave with clarity on what's possible for your work long term and with a Substack calculator to work it all out.

Your Substack Planner and Journal Companion for 2026 is here. With space to reflect on your year gone by and lean into intention/goal setting for the new year. Use this to help plan out your BIG Substack DREAMS. An excellent companion to my goal setting /visioning workshops. 123 pages of planning & monthly reflection fun. Print at home or with dox direct/ canva. I get mine spiral bound and a5 size.

Fancy reviewing how your Substack is going? Download my free journal companion to support your journey.

Why not make the work feel fun!? A mini course to give you; - clarity on WHO your ideal reader is/ why they show up for your Substack - a clear set of calls to action from your Substack website and hero post - a new welcome email that actually gets opened - your nurture sequence (drip emails) planned out - the route of nurture from reader to free sub - paid sub - your biggest cheerleader mapped out. ✨ 💌 ✨

Mentoring to get your business eco-system working beautifully with your Substack publication so you can drive subscriptions, deepen connection with readers + increase income. INCLUDES; The Business of your Substack-advanced Substack for businesses course (evergreen access) x4 weekly 75 min group calls x 15 short mentoring voice notes/pep talks 💬 An optional slack group for weekly questions/ networking accountability

How Substack works WITH your business. Implement the strategy needed for your Substack publication to thrive inside of your business AND content eco-system so you can make time for the work you love outside of 'creating content' and being online. Get Substack Mastery + Content Eco System Clarity and unlock your best business and content eco-system for growth & lead generation + utilise Substack with social media.

You want an interactive Substack bible for 2026? You've got one. Pre-sale price - £11 - document goes live mid April.

The Reframe is the thing I wish existed before I started building my online presence and business. It’s the method I use to keep my nervous system balanced and not internalise any negativity. It’s also the place I go every single day when I decide to be a version of myself that works online. I do an exercise that literally sees me step into an imaginary frame.

Stuck with Substack? My Audit is a walk through of changes you can make to your Substack for better clarity, communication & growth. I take your Substack, ask you some questions, then record a screen share video or email response for you. (Delivered within 2weeks). There will be between 3-10 takeaways for you to think about/implement. Let's sparkle up our Substack Publications and GROW! ✨

Substack Founding Member group course space. You need to be a founding member on my Substack - Sparkle on Substack to purchase this course. We meet as a small group twice a year, there are two expert sessions and past members are invited to our second call together too.

Curious about Substack? Wondering about starting a newsletter? Married to the IG algorithm? I hear you - this was me a few years back. Now I have balance with my online content system & that balance has come from refocussing my time. But you don't have time to learn/grow another platform? I hear you that's why I'm going to show you SIMPLE techniques to start a Substack with content you already have on IG!

CLASS REPLAY ✨ With autumn coming to a close and winter setting in, it’s time to gather your creative ideas and prepare for the months ahead. Join us (Aimée and Claire) for a gentle workshop as we carve out intentional time to shape our future content. Let's weave a little bit of magic into our winter storytelling and gather together to take stock and plan. Suitable for any seasonal planning focussed on winter.

Your Beautiful Substack (Digital) Magazine is a hub of trainings and resources to help you create a Substack publication you are proud of. And one your readers remember/ deeply connect with. In a series of x 4 40 min trainings, we cover; design/aesthetic, headings/content buckets, video/audio, subscriber flow/making the most of your archive. PLUS live calls + accountability chat to meet other doing this work. ✨

Your Beautiful Substack (Digital) Magazine is an evergreen course programme & hub of trainings & resources to help you create a Substack publication you are deeply proud of. Set your Substack up for success, organise subscriber flow, create beautiful designs & house all of your GORGEOUS work so you are ready to share. Create a space your readers remember/ deeply connect with. We have time to make it beautiful. ✨

I created this 11 page ebook to support you to make sure you are doing as much as possible to 'break the fourth' wall on Substack when it comes to CONNECTION. Includes 25+ easy to implement ways to increase engagement. ENJOY!!!

Illustrators licensing meet up. Claire and Adam curate and hold space for a discussion for illustrators and writers who want to work together for fair licensing/ payment on illustrations/ graphics for Substack newsletters/ posts.