Perhaps you're at the beginning, perhaps you're on there trying to grow and reach your best fit readers, perhaps your'e ready to monetise and set some big goals? Or perhaps you want to know if Substack can work for you as a place to nurture new leads and customers.
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Hi, I'm Claire. I'm an Engagement Consultant and Mentor and I started my journey with Substack in 2022 after leaving the festivals and events industry.
I've built my audience to 16k readers across two 'bestselling' publications, work with over 500 members and over 70k podcast downloads.
My business turns over over £100k in revenue because my systems are smart and I'm very passionate about what I do.
I'm so excited to share more with you.
Come join us.
The kettle is on and I'd love to hear more about you!
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Is it a mailing list, a blog, a social media platform?
I'm glad you asked! It's all of those things! Substack is a "new engine for culture" and for writers and creatives to get paid directly from their supporters (known as subscribers) for their writing and creative offerings. It's also:
- A place to value the space you take up online and a space that actually works for you.
- A place WITHOUT algorithms and comparison and with so much space for creativity.
- My new online home and one I plan on sticking with long term... I hope you'll join me?
I teach all about Substack. Come learn with me?
Sparkle on Substack is the name of my space (or publication) on Substack. It's where I host my paid membership and publish my podcasts and my free blog posts that I also email out. Still with me? GOOD!
It's a space to help you 'stay creative on Substack' and master the platform with ease. We focus everything on joyful, sustainable growth!
Inside Sparkle on Substack, there are tools, workshops, co-working, podcasts and a thriving community who are ready to cheerlead your work.
You're just in time!
Head over and join us?
"On the very first day, I recouped the entire cost of the course simply by implementing the changes Claire recommended in the first lesson and sending 1 email to my list."
"I love Claire's open hearted, enthusiastic and generous sharing and support around Substack. It has extended my goals, I've managed to get Bestseller status (101 paid subs) within months of working with her, all whilst working intuitively, from the heart, with flexibility and always keeping my writing at the heart."
Join Book Alchemy
"I've been overjoyed to be a Diamond Member at Sparkle on Substack, but I also snatched up Claire's book and attended the World-Class Substack workshop she ran with co-author Russell Nohelty.
Following one tip they shared led to me more than doubling paid subscribers (and my annual income from Substack) in three days!
Now let's see what happens when I read through my notes and try any of the other dozen ideas I had on just that one call. You owe it to yourself to learn from Claire if you want to build a sustainable Substack that brings you (and your readers) joy."
Why Substack? Why Now?
I've been teaching and mentoring on Substack since March 2023. My classes invite you to 'stay creative', throw away that rather heavy rule book we've been working with, and find and nurture your creative voice and your community online.
I LOVE to help folks re-discover their creative voice anew, start Substack publications, find new connections and make money through paid subscriptions online.
I have grown my own subscribers (*) within Substack's network to 16k
Quite honestly, I've never seen growth and depth of connection like it, and I want to share what I've learnt with you.
Substack have made a beautiful place online to grow into the voice we want to share with the world - come join me - I know you'll have THE best time!
Join a growing community of over 450 members who want to create, write, and grow joyfully and sustainably on the platform
(*) Your subscribers are 'email subscribers' you can take them with you to any other mailing list provider. We don't get that or the attention spans on spcial media.
It's not all about the numbers but I wanted to be open and share this graph of my first year of growth with you at Creatively Conscious (my slow lived life and behind the scenes of my business newsletter).
I was so proud of growing my newsletter from 300 to over 1000 subscribers with 30 of them paying for extra content.
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And here we are in year three...
Watch...
Watch 'a year on Substack' review.
After my first year on Substack, I decided to record a video all about my experiences of being on Substack for a year, what I've learned, how I've grown, and what I'd do differently next time.
Watch the video here:
"If you’re looking to grow here on Substack, Claire Venus is the go-to.
The thing I love most about her offerings is that she’s not just talking about growth, she’s growing alongside us, testing and tweaking as it makes sense.
She’s constantly up-leveling everything she does in the most authentic way, and then is an open book about sharing what works and what doesn’t.
I’m so grateful for you, Claire. Thank you for being a beacon in this lighthouse of a platform."
Did you know that you can have more than one publication on Substack?
Well you can! I have two:
- Sparkle on Substack - a membership and Substack education space.
- Creatively Conscious - a beautiful online magazine for creatives
I'd love to support you whatever stage of your journey you are in. Below are your class and one to one options:
Sparkle ON Substack
and receive my FREE weekly invitation to 'Stay Creative on Substack'. Posts come out every month, directly to your inbox, and are full of free tools and support.
You’ve got questions. I've got some answers for you. If you're curious about anything else do drop me a line...
I've honestly adored helping folks find their way with Substack. It's such a beautifully curated platform and place to play.
Here are some more links to beautiful Substack publications, and those I've supported if you're curious. I'm so looking forward to working with you to help you create and grow your Substack.
"On the very first day, I recouped the entire cost of the course simply by implementing the changes Claire recommended in the first lesson and sending 1 email to my list."
"I love Claire's open hearted, enthusiastic and generous sharing and support around Substack. It has extended my goals, I've managed to get Bestseller status (101 paid subs) within months of working with her, all whilst working intuitively, from the heart, with flexibility and always keeping my writing at the heart."
Join Book Alchemy
"I've been overjoyed to be a Diamond Member at Sparkle on Substack, but I also snatched up Claire's book and attended the World-Class Substack workshop she ran with co-author Russell Nohelty.
Following one tip they shared led to me more than doubling paid subscribers (and my annual income from Substack) in three days!
Now let's see what happens when I read through my notes and try any of the other dozen ideas I had on just that one call. You owe it to yourself to learn from Claire if you want to build a sustainable Substack that brings you (and your readers) joy."