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SUMMARY:BUILD YOUR AUTHOR PLATFORM ON SUBSTACK USING AI
DESCRIPTION:A 90-Minute Live Clinic to Turn Your Books\, Ideas and Expertise Into a Year of Content Opportunities \n\n\n\nFor nonfiction\, fiction and children’s book authors\n\n\n\nWhether you’re traditionally published\, independently published\, preparing to publish\, or still writing your book\, discover how to use Substack and AI strategically to build your author platform and stay connected with readers. \n\n\n\nOctober 13\, 2026 (Tuesday)6:30-8:00 PM (ET)LIVE ON ZOOM\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE LIVE CLINIC\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IS PAYING ATTENTION TO SUBSTACK.\n\n\n\nAuthors should be paying attention\, too.\n\n\n\nThe Bookseller recently reported that publishers are becoming increasingly interested in working with Substack writers as Substack strengthens its connections with the publishing industry. \n\n\n\nThe Alliance of Independent Authors’ Self-Publishing Advice Center has also highlighted Substack’s growing ties to publishing and the opportunities the platform can offer authors. \n\n\n\nSo there’s an important question for authors: \n\n\n\nHow should YOU use Substack strategically?\n\n\n\nNot simply to promote your book. \n\n\n\nNot to add another platform you have to constantly feed. \n\n\n\nAnd definitely not to turn your writing over to AI. \n\n\n\nInstead\, what if you could use AI to help you uncover\, organize\, and leverage all the content opportunities already sitting inside your books\, ideas\, expertise\, research\, stories\, characters\, worlds\, experiences\, and interests? \n\n\n\nThat’s exactly what we’re going to work on together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHAT SHOULD AN AUTHOR ACTUALLY PUBLISH ON SUBSTACK?\n\n\n\nThat’s one of the biggest questions authors face. \n\n\n\nAnd the answer isn’t the same for every author. \n\n\n\nA nonfiction author may build content around expertise\, research\, thought leadership\, personal experiences\, and the problems their book addresses. \n\n\n\nA fiction author may explore themes\, characters\, worlds\, settings\, behind-the-scenes stories\, interests connected to their fiction\, and conversations their books inspire. \n\n\n\nA children’s book author may connect with parents\, educators\, librarians\, caregivers\, and other adults around the themes\, characters\, educational opportunities\, activities\, and ideas within and surrounding their books. \n\n\n\nYour Substack needs a strategy that makes sense for your books\, your readers\, and your author platform. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE LIVE CLINIC\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS IS NOT A 90-MINUTE LECTURE.\n\n\n\nYou’re going to work.\n\n\n\nBring your book. \n\n\n\nBring your ideas. \n\n\n\nBring your expertise. \n\n\n\nAnd bring your laptop. \n\n\n\nI’ll show you how I use AI strategically\, and then you’ll begin applying the process to your own author platform. \n\n\n\nYou won’t just watch me use AI.\n\n\n\nYou’ll use AI with me.\n\n\n\nAnd throughout everything we do\, we’ll follow one essential rule: \n\n\n\nAI is your assistant.\n\n\n\nYOU are the author.\n\n\n\nAI can help you brainstorm\, organize\, uncover possibilities\, and accelerate your planning. \n\n\n\nIt cannot replace your creativity\, your experiences\, your expertise\, your stories\, or your perspective. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHE FRAMEWORK\n\n\n\nDuring our work together\, we’ll begin applying the framework I introduced during the Unleash AI for Business Summit: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll concentrate on creating the strategic foundation that makes everything that follows easier. \n\n\n\nInstead of sitting down every week wondering: \n\n\n\n“What am I supposed to publish?” \n\n\n\nYou’ll begin building a system of content opportunities around what you already know\, write\, create\, and care about. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\n\n\nThis clinic is for: \n\n\n\n✓ Nonfiction authors \n\n\n\n✓ Fiction authors \n\n\n\n✓ Children’s book authors \n\n\n\n✓ Traditionally published authors \n\n\n\n✓ Independently published authors \n\n\n\n✓ Authors preparing to publish \n\n\n\n✓ Writers actively developing books who want to begin building their platform now \n\n\n\nAnd you do not need to already have a Substack. \n\n\n\nIf you’re still trying to determine whether Substack makes sense for your author platform\, you’re welcome here too. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour book doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation. It can be the beginning of one.\n\n\n\nSubstack gives authors another way to connect directly with readers around their books\, ideas\, stories\, expertise\, and interests. \n\n\n\nAI can help you uncover the possibilities. \n\n\n\nLet’s build the strategy together.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\n\n\nDo I need to already have a Substack? No. The clinic is appropriate whether you already publish on Substack\, have created an account but aren’t sure what to do with it\, or haven’t started yet.   Is this only for nonfiction authors? No. The clinic is specifically designed to address the different content opportunities available to nonfiction\, fiction\, and children’s book authors.   Do I need to know how to use AI? You don’t need to be an AI expert. You should have access to an AI tool such as ChatGPT so you can work alongside Jennifer during the clinic.   Will AI be writing my content for me? No. The philosophy behind this clinic is simple:AI is your assistant. You are the author.We’ll use AI strategically to help uncover\, organize\, and expand your ideas. Your creativity\, expertise\, experiences\, stories\, and perspective remain at the center.   What’s the difference between Clinic Registration and VIP? Clinic Registration gives you the complete 90-minute live implementation experience.VIP includes the clinic plus advance review of your work and a private 60-minute Substack Strategy & Setup Session with Jennifer focused specifically on your author platform.   Does the VIP package include physically setting up my Substack account? The VIP session focuses on strategic setup: positioning\, pillars\, naming\, About/Bio direction\, initial content strategy\, and launch planning. Technical account configuration and graphic design are not included.   How many VIP packages are available? Only six VIP Strategy Packages are available because each includes advance review and a private 60-minute session with Jennifer.
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SUMMARY:Logline Clinic: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
DESCRIPTION:A live\, interactive 75-minute clinic with Jennifer S. Wilkov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen someone asks\, “What are you writing?” can you describe your story in a way that makes them want to know more? \n\n\n\nLearn how to distill the heart of your book\, screenplay\, or episodic project into a clear\, compelling logline. Through instruction\, examples\, guided exercises\, and Q&A\, you’ll develop a sentence you can use when pitching\, querying\, submitting\, or talking about your project. \n\n\n\nBring your story. Create a compelling logline. Be prepared for “Tell me more.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Your Ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou Know Your Story. Now Make Someone Else Want to Know It.\n\n\n\nYou may have spent months or years developing your project. Explaining it in a single sentence can still feel challenging. \n\n\n\nWhat belongs in that sentence?  \n\n\n\nWhat should you leave out?  \n\n\n\nHow do you communicate the character\, conflict\, stakes\, and hook without getting lost in backstory and subplots? \n\n\n\nA compelling logline gives you a focused way to introduce your story and spark interest. This clinic will help you identify what matters most and make every word work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\n\n\n\nDuring the clinic\, Jennifer will guide you through: \n\n\n\n\nThe essential elements of a compelling logline. Understand how character\, goal\, conflict\, stakes\, and your story’s distinctive hook work together.\n\n\n\nFinding the heart of your story. Identify the central story you need to communicate and the details you can leave out.\n\n\n\nStructuring your sentence. Explore practical ways to organize your logline while preserving what makes your project distinctive.\n\n\n\nDrafting and refining. Use guided exercises to create a first draft or strengthen a logline you already have.\n\n\n\nRecognizing common mistakes. Learn to spot vague language\, unnecessary detail\, unclear stakes\, and other choices that weaken a logline.\n\n\n\nPutting your logline to work. Understand how it can support queries\, pitches\, submissions\, treatments\, pitch decks\, project bibles\, and industry conversations.\n\n\n\n\nDedicated Q&A time is included so you can ask questions about creating\, refining\, and using loglines. Individual review of your project’s logline is included with the VIP Ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs This Clinic for You?\n\n\n\nThis clinic is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nNovelists and memoir writers who want to describe their stories more effectively.\n\n\n\nScreenwriters developing feature films\, television\, or episodic streaming projects.\n\n\n\nWriters preparing queries\, submissions\, pitching materials\, or industry meetings.\n\n\n\nWriters who have a promising story but struggle to explain it concisely.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou do not need a completed manuscript or screenplay. Bring a specific story you want to focus on so you can participate in the exercises. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInside Your 75-Minute Clinic\n\n\n\nWhat Your Logline Needs to DoUnderstand the purpose of a logline\, where you can use it\, and how it differs from a synopsis or promotional description. \n\n\n\nEssential Elements\, Structures\, and ExamplesExplore character\, goal\, conflict\, stakes\, and hook. Examine examples to understand what makes a logline clear and compelling. \n\n\n\nGuided Drafting ExerciseUse Jennifer’s guidance to identify your story’s essential elements and develop a draft of your logline. \n\n\n\nRevision Techniques and Guided RefinementApply practical techniques to sharpen your wording\, clarify your story\, and remove unnecessary detail. \n\n\n\nQ&A and Next StepsAsk questions about the logline process and learn how to continue refining and using your sentence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Your Logline Clinic Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome Ready to Focus on Your Story\n\n\n\nPlease bring: \n\n\n\n\nOne book\, screenplay\, or episodic project you want to focus on.\n\n\n\nA brief description of your central story.\n\n\n\nYour current logline\, if you have one.\n\n\n\nA notebook or document where you can complete the exercises.\n\n\n\n\nNo existing logline? You can begin drafting one during the clinic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nDo I need a finished manuscript or screenplay?No. You can participate with a project in development or a completed work. You should have a specific story in mind for the exercises. \n\n\n\nDo I need to have a logline before attending?No. Bring your current logline if you have one. If you do not\, you can begin drafting one during the clinic. \n\n\n\nWill there be time for questions?Yes. The 75-minute session includes dedicated Q&A time to address questions about creating\, refining\, and using loglines. \n\n\n\nWill Jennifer review my individual logline during the clinic?Individual logline review is included with the VIP Ticket and takes place separately from the group clinic. The group clinic includes instruction\, examples\, guided exercises\, and Q&A. \n\n\n\nWhat does the VIP Ticket include?The $297 VIP Ticket includes everything in the $97 Basic Ticket\, plus individual review of the logline you create and a private 30-minute consultation with Jennifer. \n\n\n\nDoes the VIP consultation take place during the clinic?No. Your private consultation will be scheduled separately. VIP participants will receive instructions for submitting their logline and scheduling their consultation after registration. \n\n\n\nHow will I join the clinic?After registration\, you will receive confirmation and instructions for joining the live session on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Next Opportunity Could Begin with One Question.\n\n\n\n“What are you writing?” \n\n\n\nGive yourself a compelling way to answer. \n\n\n\nJoin Jennifer S. Wilkov for Logline Clinic: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence and develop a clear\, focused introduction to your project. \n\n\n\nBring your story. Create a compelling logline. Be prepared for “Tell me more.”
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SUMMARY:Inspired at Sea: Total Solar Eclipse Cruise to Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Jennifer S. Wilkov and Jessica Berg \n\n\n\nCairo and the Nile River \n\n\n\nJuly 28–August 7\, 2027 \n\n\n\n11 Days / 10 Nights | 3 Nights in Cairo | 7-Night Nile River Cruise
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