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.
1:1 Substack Strategy Call
A focused 60–minute Zoom session to get you going or unstuck.
Ideal if you’re just getting started or have been on Substack a while but are publishing inconsistently.
What you get: – 60-min Zoom call – Light audit of your Substack beforehand – Recommendations on positioning, format, and cadence – Recording + written notes.
Investment: £125. Book below and I’ll send you a calendar link.
Async Substack Support (1 week)
📲 Pocket Editor: your writing wingwoman.
Async writing & publishing support via Voxer* for 1 week.
Best once you’re publishing regularly and want momentum rather than setup help.
For 1 week, you can send me voice notes or messages as questions come up — drafts, ideas etc.
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;
• Audience building and collabs – e.g. a Substack live interview with me.
What you get:
• Async feedback throughout the week (I check Voxer regularly during UK office hours—you work on your time);
• Editing, structure, and strategy support;
• A human thinking partner, support and accountability.
Perfect for founders and busy writers who don’t want more meetings.
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: £300
*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.
“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.
Editorial content for SaaS / Brands
For purpose-led orgs who want engaging content written by an award-winning creator-journalist. Remote, flexible, collaborative, async-friendly.
• Substack & LinkedIn growth
• Creative non-fiction – blogs, mini books
• Research, light editing and fact-checking
If you need something else let me know—I’m always looking for interesting projects to work on.
Rates are by project. Contact me for info.
“Two things to say from all of us… BRAVO & AMAZING! It was really engaging and fun to read. This is the reference we should keep for upcoming work.” — Daniel Mondragón, Global Brand Lead, Nestlé, The Science of Growing Up Happy Book (Lactogen)
Brand Partnerships
I’m open to long-term brand partnerships for my letter and LinkedIn, so we can meet your goals and grow together.
Mentoring writers + journos via the NUJ & City St George’s Uni, writing blogs for the Portfolio Collective, Media Voices, and the Digital Creator Association, and helping the Media Society launch on Substack.
I host a Writers’ Cafe and Substack Socials at Barnaby’s in Hastings – open to all.
Why I do this
In a nutshell, I love a good story.
I believe in the power of writing to connect people and create a more compassionate world.
I’ve been writing my letter for five years. It’s changed a lot but my mission is the same: empowering readers to build their own thing. Busting Starving Artist Syndrome 😉 Read my story.
Gold star for reading this far. 🤩
Work and collaborate with me
Have a content project, a link suggestion or just want to say hello?
Nika Talbot 