Build the letter you love writing, commit to a creative practice, and open yourself up to opportunities.
Newsletters are one of the few assets you own, not rented land. Intimate – a 1:1 connection and a conversation yet scalable. The engine of your business and you get to help a lot of people at scale.
Substack is built for organic growth—still the best way to build a real audience that feels connected to you. Play with powerful publishing tools and get inspired by a vibrant, collaborative community.
Whether you’re a solo creator or a brand, I’ll help you turn your letter into the most fun—and fruitful—part of your business.
📲 Pocket Editor: your writing wingwoman for one week
Async writing & publishing support via Voxer*:
You can use it to work on:
• Your Hero / About post (voice & vision) – the compass for your content planning and biz dev (here’s mine);
• A key newsletter/blog post;
• Updating your LinkedIn bio and profile
What you get:
• 30-min kickoff call to clarify your goals
• Async feedback throughout the week (I check Voxer regularly during UK OH—you work on your time)
• Editing, structure, and strategy support
Latest Voxer Week: helping a freelance journo launch a local news blog on Substack; plus guidance on social media publishing “in these crazy times.”
Investment: £295/week (or £245 – 20% discount for paid subscribers (Friend of the Shift) – join here).
*Voxer is a free messaging app that allows you to send audio, text, photos and videos securely – unlike WhatsApp you don’t have to share your number.
Need more info? Download guide.
This is for you if…
• You’re new to Substack and need to get the cornerstone pieces done (Hero post/About/Welcome emails/Template).
• You’re a Substack OG (like me) and want to play with different content formats – Lives, LinkedIn-Substack flywheel
• You need a human thinking partner, intel and inspo, and peer accountability
🗣️ Nika writes a really helpful newsletter for the intersection of writing, the digital world and entrepreneurship, which can be a lonely place for many people. Her guidance is greatly appreciated.
—Ann Marie McQueen, Founder & Editor, HotFlash Inc
This service was inspired by the fabulous Amanda B. Hinton, who encouraged me to try a new way of working. If you need a Substack audit, she’s your gal!
Why I do this
In a nutshell, I love a good story.
I believe in the power of writing (and walking!) to connect people and create a more compassionate world.
I’ve been writing this letter for five years. It’s changed a lot, but my mission is the same: Ditching Starving Artist Syndrome and helping you thrive as a creative person. Read my story.
For Brands & Orgs
“They should frame this newsletter in the Louvre – simply a joy to read!”
—Eoin Whyte, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-founder, Savvy
Here to help with your content gaps! 💎
I help tech + creator led brands build authority with long-form art/content.
For purpose-led orgs who want engaging content written by an award-winning creator-journalist. Remote, flexible, collaborative, async-friendly.
Rates start from £450/day or by project—e.g. content writing for healthtech clients, newsletters for membership orgs, and event liveblogs and socials.
I can help with:
• Content strategy & longform writing (Substack / LinkedIn ghostwriting, event livescribe, interviews, think pieces)
• Research, editing & fact-checking
If you need something else let me know—I’m always looking for interesting projects to work on.
🗣️The most successful freelance experience I’ve personally ever had. Nika flawlessly adapted to our clients’ ever-changing needs.
You kick arse! A huge, huge, huge thank you for all your precious help on this book; I can’t say it enough. We would never have got there without you. You rock!
—Nicola Franchet, Medical Copy Director, Publicis Groupe, Paris
Other ways we can work together:
Brand Partnerships
I’m open to long-term brand partnerships for my letter and LinkedIn, so we can meet your goals and grow together.
I’ve been helping the Media Society launch on Substack, mentoring journos via the NUJ & City St George’s Uni, and writing event reviews + blogs for The Portfolio Collective, Media Voices, and the Digital Creator Association.
I host a Writers’ Cafe at Barnaby’s Lounge in Hastings.
Gold star for reading this far. 🤩
Work and collaborate with me
Need help with a content project? Email nika@nikatalbot.io or book a free call.
Nika Talbot 