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The Author Stack PodcastThe Future of Direct Sales and Author Ownership with Monica Leonelle and Greg Keogh from CuriosThis is our first joint live broadcast since the end of Writer MBA, and we’re kicking it off with a bang. Joining Russell Nohelty are two powerhouse guests:* Monica Leonelle, author, strategist, and creator of The World Needs Your Passion—and longtime advocate for author empowerment.* Greg Keogh, Head of Creator Partnerships of Curios, a direct sales platform helping authors regain control of their digital revenue, reader data, and distribution.This wide-ranging, tactical conversation dives deep into the changing landscape of indie publishing—and what comes next. We talk about how authors are be...2025-05-2353 min
The Author Stack PodcastHow can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?In this episode of The Author Stack, Russell Nohelty breaks down a critical reason why many writers struggle to build true connection with their audience—despite being good (or even great) at their craft.Russell focuses on the Forest archetype from the Author Ecosystem model, explaining that true connection isn’t about charisma or visibility—it’s about giving your readers a shared language to connect with each other. Forest authors don’t have to lead membership communities or be constantly online. Instead, they create cultural context through their work—think Hogwarts houses, Hunger Games districts, or inside jokes...2025-05-1635 min
The Author Stack PodcastBuilding a Kickstarter Master plan with Tyler James from ComixlaunchBack the Kickstarters here: * Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner 🚀 Workbook by ComixLaunch* How to Thrive as a Writer in a Capitalist DystopiaThis week on the show, Russell Nohelty is joined by none other than Tyler James, creator of the ComixLaunch podcast—an essential resource for indie comic creators navigating Kickstarter. In this candid conversation between two seasoned creators, they peel back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in the crowdfunding trenches.🔥 Episode Highlights🎯 Why ComixLaunch ExistsTyler created ComixLaunch in 2015 with one goal: to be the worl...2025-05-0959 min
The Author Stack PodcastBuilding Sustainable $10K Months with Newsletter Strategies🎯 What is 10K Secrets?* 10K Secrets is a collaboration between Write, Build, Scale and The Author Stack.* It's a newsletter (and a free book) designed to help creators learn how to consistently hit $10K months.* The book features 14 successful creators, each sharing one strategy that helped them build a $10K month.* You can get the book free by subscribing at 10ksecrets.substack.com.Key idea: A six-figure business is built one $10K month at a time.🛠 Yana’s Strategy for Scaling NewslettersYana shared her specific...2025-04-2843 min
The Author Stack PodcastMapping your Newsletter Growth with Claudia Faith, Russell Nohelty, and Jari RoomerIn this episode, Russell is joined by Claudia Faith from Wander Wealth and Jari Roomer from Write • Build • Scale to talk through Claudia’s chapter in 10K Secrets. Claudia breaks down the thinking behind her chapter: how storytelling shaped her growth on Substack and helped her build trust with her audience. She reflects on the up-and-down nature of publishing consistently and learning what actually lands with readers.“I looked back and said what is the one thing that I really think made a difference for me in this up and down journey, and it all came dow...2025-04-2636 min
The Author Stack PodcastLeading When You Feel Lost: Building Connection in a Weird WorldIn this funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep conversation, Russell Nohelty and Alex Dobrenko talk about what it really means to lead an audience today — especially when you feel like you have no idea what you're doing.They explore the myth of the "ready leader," the reality of connecting with audiences in chaotic times, and why being human and honest beats being polished and perfect.This episode is for anyone building a creative career, growing a community, or just trying to figure things out without burning out.What You'll Learn:* Why having fo...2025-04-091h 25
Standout Creatives: Business, marketing, and creativity tips for solopreneurs launching their ideas8: Creative Career Success: How Self-Published Authors and Creatives Can Build a Thriving Business with Russell NoheltyMeet Russell Nohelty, the self-publishing maverick who's cracked the code to turning creative passion into a sustainable writing career. With nearly a million dollars raised through crowdfunding and a proven track record of breaking through the noise, Russell offers a step-by-step roadmap to help authors transform their writing from a side hustle into a thriving business.Conquer PerfectionismWhy Imperfect Writing Wins Every TimePerfectionism can be a creativity killer. Russell’s game-changing approach? Treat your first draft as raw material, not your masterpiece. Perfectionism becomes your superpower when combined with radical self-compassion an...2025-02-051h 48
The Author Stack PodcastCreative Growth Strategies for a Sustainable BusinessCreative Growth Strategies for a Sustainable BusinessBuilding a creative career that lasts requires more than just passion—it’s about setting boundaries, leveraging the right tools, and creating sustainable systems. In our recent live discussion, we explored strategies to help creative entrepreneurs grow while maintaining balance. Here’s what we uncovered:1. Protect Your Energy with BoundariesCreative work thrives on focus, but the internet can be a “tool of mass distraction.” To make meaningful progress, you need clear limits.* Why it matters: Saying yes to everything dilutes your impact and drains you...2024-12-141h 20
Kickstart Your Book Sales PodcastCross-Post: A Spicy Kickstarter Launch Breakdown with NYT Bestselling Author Melissa Storm - The Six-Figure Author Experiment with Lee Savino and Russell NoheltyWe have a new podcast! Listen and subscribe to the SixFigureAuthorExperiment.com. Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.Today we are doing something VERY different and cross-posting an episode of our new podcast, The Six Figure Author Experiment. Lee and Russell are joined by Melissa Storm to discuss releasing a NSFW paranormal romance comic book on Kickstarter. They’re two days into...2024-05-231h 04
Sparkle on SubstackSelling isn't pushy when your content is pure gold with Russell NoheltyWELCOME back to Sparkle on Substack. After a slight hiatus, I’m bring some more episodes of the podcast back. These episodes aren’t edited - they are a more casual affair. Hope you enjoy! I’ve got a couple of episodes planned but let me know who you’d like to hear from on the pod this year? I’d love to know - I love chatting with folks about their Substack journey.✨In episode 9, I’m joined for an epic chat by Russell Nohelty. I am a HUGE fan of Russell’s work. I met him on Sub...2024-01-031h 08
Self-Publishing with ALLiMastering the Crowdfunding Success Mindset, with Nick Kotar and Russell Nohelty: Self-Publishing Conference HighlightIn this empowering session, ALLi member Nick Kotar, who recently ran his first successful crowdfunder, interviews USA Today bestselling author and ALLi’s crowdfunding advisor Russell Nohelty, about the world of crowdfunding and its growing role in the success of indie authors. This session will explore how adopting the right mindset is necessary to drive successful crowdfunding campaigns and create a thriving author business built around the crowd-funding model. Essential strategies, practical tips, and real-life success stories will fill you with the confidence and mindset you need to succeed and excel. This is a post from SelfPubCon (Th...2023-11-2958 min
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell NoheltyHow can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? Russell Nohelty gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, Top 10 tips for indie authors [Clare Lydon]; 10 […]
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How To Write The Future66. The Future of Publishing with Russell Nohelty“It is about technology, but it's really about where the industry is going in one to three years and how you can take advantage of it.” — Russell NoheltyIn “Episode 66. The Future of Publishing with Russell Nohelty,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to bestselling fantasy author, publisher, and podcast host Russell Nohelty to discuss Russell’s upcoming event: “The Future of Publishing Mastermind” and he shares what to expect, the many things you’ll learn, and a bit about the guests who will be attending.A...2023-10-0911 minHow To Write The Future65. Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 2"You're not doing marketing wrong, you're doing the wrong marketing." - Russell NoheltyIn “Episode 65. Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 2” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to bestselling fantasy author, publisher, and podcast host Russell Nohelty to discuss in more detail the different types from the author ecosystem and the biggest problem authors face when building their career.ABOUT RUSSELL NOHELTYRussell Nohelty (www.russellnohelty.com) is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author who has written dozens of novels and...2023-10-0220 minHow To Write The Future64. Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 1“I'm a sprinter. I want to run fast and then recover for like weeks, months, and then do it again". - Russell NoheltyIn “Episode 64. Author Ecosystem with Russell Nohelty, part 1” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, teacher, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, talks to bestselling fantasy author, publisher, and podcast host Russel Nohelty, where they discuss the author ecosystem that Russell co-created to help authors thrive.ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for sc...2023-09-2521 min
The Author Wheel PodcastLaunching Your Book on Kickstarter with Russell Nohelty (Part 2)Part 2 of our 2-Part Interview with USA Today Bestselling Author Russell NoheltyLaunching a book on Kickstarter . . .Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and speaker. He runs Wannabe Press, a small press that publishes weird books for weird people. Russell is the author of dozens of novels and graphic novels including The Godsverse Chronicles, The Obsidian Spindle Saga, and Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter. He also edited the Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology series. To date, Russell Nohelty has raised over $400,000 on Kickstarter across more than...2022-10-2429 min