Substack Writers at Work | Sarah Fay

Substack Writers at Work | Sarah Fay

March! On Substack!

Let's do this!

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Sarah Fay, PhD
Feb 28, 2026
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We have so, so much to look forward to!

Below you’ll find our upcoming 45-minute Substack Workshops (and June summit!) with guest experts.

You’ll get the most exciting, up-to-date guidance to master how to:

  • Navigate Substack and AI

  • Turn followers into subscribers

  • Post consistently

  • Use Substack to build your business/membership

  • Tap into your audience alchemy

  • Tell tiny stories to draw subscribers on Notes

All workshops are included in both the paid subscription ($110/year) and the Premier membership. Free subscribers can purchase a ticket for $35 each.

Not to be missed…

Upcoming Substack Workshops

March: You, Substack, and AI: Write Your AI Policy for 2026 with expert Katie Harbath

  • April 4, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

  • Free for paid subscribers and Premier members—Scroll all the way down for the Zoom link

  • Non-paying subscribers can purchase a ticket for $35 here

Substack itself doesn’t have an AI policy, but you should have one for your Substack. This workshop will give you a clear view of what you do and don’t want in terms of AI and your Substack.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why transparency matters (and what it actually looks like in practice)

  • The spectrum of AI use—from research to drafting to editing

  • Common policy approaches and what works for different writing styles

  • How to communicate your approach without overthinking it

What you’ll get:

  • A framework for thinking through your own AI use

  • Real examples of effective AI policies from successful newsletters

  • A simple template to adapt for your own work

  • Live Q&A to work through your specific questions

Become a paid subscriber to join us:

We conduct these workshops and events in good faith that you won’t subscribe for a month and unsubscribe to gain access. Free subscribers can purchase a single ticket without upgrading for $35 here:

Access without upgrading for $35

Katie Harbath is the founder of Anchor Change, a newsletter and consultancy that explores the complexities of the digital age and global politics. Her career spans political campaigns, civil society, and global technology leadership. At Facebook, she spent a decade building and leading international teams. Through her writing, speaking, and advisory work, Katie helps leaders navigate an ever-evolving landscape by combining deep analysis with compelling storytelling to make sense of rapid change.

April: Turn Your Followers into Subscribers Workshop

» With social media expert Seth Werkheiser

  • April 4, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

  • Free to all paid subscribers and Premier members

  • $35 for non-paying subscribers

If you’re struggling to turn your Substack followers or any social media followers into Substack subscribers, you’re in good company. The cold, hard math: Even NYT bestselling authors with six-figure Instagram followers have less than 10K email subscribers (and why that’s ok)!

You’ll leave with an action plan for the coming weeks, including how to reach out to followers to invite them to subscribe and connect with five creators for potential collaboration.

May: Surprising Strategies to Help You Post Consistently (and Well!) on Substack

» With award-winning writer Mary Hickman

  • May 2, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

  • Free to all paid subscribers and Premier members

  • $35 for non-paying subscribers

If you’ve ever missed a week posting, stared at a blank draft, or felt your momentum slipping, you’re in good company. Consistency is a skill, and it can be learned. In this workshop, you’ll explore two surprising and fun ways to bring more creativity to your Substack writing process and post consistently. Leave with a concrete daily writing practice designed to keep your Substack active, consistent, and growing.

June: Use Substack to Build Your Business/Membership Summit

» With six-figure business owners and Substack phenoms Maya Popa, Jeannine Ouellette, and Nadine Kennedy Johnstone

  • June 6, 2026 | 11 AM - 1 PM CST

  • Free to all paid subscribers and Premier members

  • $145 for non-paying subscribers

July 4, 2026: No workshop—U.S. holiday

August: Tap into Your ‘Audience Alchemy’ in Your About Page and Beyond

» With Audience Development Expert Claire Venus

  • August 1, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

  • Free to all paid subscribers and Premier members

  • $35 for non-paying subscribers

Join Audience Development Consultant Claire Venus to learn to blend your personal and professional self, creating ‘Audience Alchemy’ on your About page—in your call to action, photos, and layout—and beyond. You’ll leave knowing what matters most to your subscribers in a ‘trust recession.’

September: Tell Tiny Stories That Draw Subscribers on Notes

» With microprose expert Darien Gee

  • September 5, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

  • Free to all paid subscribers and Premier members

  • $35 for non-paying subscribers

You, Substack, and AI: Write Your AI Policy for 2026 with expert Katie Harbath

  • April 4, 2026 | 11 AM - 11:45 AM CST

Free subscribers can purchase a single ticket without upgrading for $35 here:

Access without upgrading for $35

Paid subscribers and Premier members, get the Zoom link here ↓

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