Russell Nohelty
@russellnohelty.com
USA Today bestselling author, comics creator, human-ish, writer-type guy. (he/him) www.theauthorstack.com
Reposted by Russell Nohelty
BadFutureComics.com: Freeb of the Day 🎁😱
KATRINA HATES THE DAY (by @RussellNohelty.com and Juan Frigeri) was my “gateway drug” into the world of indie comics. One of the first I ever read, I think I bought it off Russel Nohelty when I met him at a con. 🧵1/4
KATRINA HATES THE DAY (by @RussellNohelty.com and Juan Frigeri) was my “gateway drug” into the world of indie comics. One of the first I ever read, I think I bought it off Russel Nohelty when I met him at a con. 🧵1/4
October 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
BadFutureComics.com: Freeb of the Day 🎁😱
KATRINA HATES THE DAY (by @RussellNohelty.com and Juan Frigeri) was my “gateway drug” into the world of indie comics. One of the first I ever read, I think I bought it off Russel Nohelty when I met him at a con. 🧵1/4
KATRINA HATES THE DAY (by @RussellNohelty.com and Juan Frigeri) was my “gateway drug” into the world of indie comics. One of the first I ever read, I think I bought it off Russel Nohelty when I met him at a con. 🧵1/4
Reposted by Russell Nohelty
Always wild seeing your friend's book in a resale store. @russellnohelty.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Always wild seeing your friend's book in a resale store. @russellnohelty.com
We didn’t bond with Taylor Swift, we bonded through her music. That’s the power of story: it creates a shared language and transforms us. Your work doesn’t have to be about you, it just needs to connect. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
September 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We didn’t bond with Taylor Swift, we bonded through her music. That’s the power of story: it creates a shared language and transforms us. Your work doesn’t have to be about you, it just needs to connect. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
The creators we admire are the ones who take chances. They try, learn & come back stronger. If Kickstarter feels big, that's the signal. Lean in. Growth happens when you step beyond your comfort zone. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
September 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The creators we admire are the ones who take chances. They try, learn & come back stronger. If Kickstarter feels big, that's the signal. Lean in. Growth happens when you step beyond your comfort zone. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
Relying on one platform can feel like a grind. But when you stack multiple streams, the money starts to add up. Launch systems like Kickstarter create momentum, deadlines, and clarity. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Relying on one platform can feel like a grind. But when you stack multiple streams, the money starts to add up. Launch systems like Kickstarter create momentum, deadlines, and clarity. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
No launch is perfect. There will always be lessons and money left on the table. But waiting for perfect costs more than moving forward. Each launch is a chance to grow and level up. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
No launch is perfect. There will always be lessons and money left on the table. But waiting for perfect costs more than moving forward. Each launch is a chance to grow and level up. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
You are not on your own. Kickstarter helps by sending notifications, reminders and creating urgency for you. That built-in marketing can be the difference between scraping by and surpassing your goal. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
You are not on your own. Kickstarter helps by sending notifications, reminders and creating urgency for you. That built-in marketing can be the difference between scraping by and surpassing your goal. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Every platform takes a cut. But on Kickstarter, the math works in your favor. When 90% of what you raise goes straight to you, it is more than a sale. It is the freedom to reinvest, grow and keep creating. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan w/ Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan w/ Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Every platform takes a cut. But on Kickstarter, the math works in your favor. When 90% of what you raise goes straight to you, it is more than a sale. It is the freedom to reinvest, grow and keep creating. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan w/ Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan w/ Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Believing in your work helps readers believe too. When you stand behind what you create, you show fans their support matters. Respect the work, respect the readers. That’s how trust is built. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
September 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Believing in your work helps readers believe too. When you stand behind what you create, you show fans their support matters. Respect the work, respect the readers. That’s how trust is built. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
Kickstarter gives you clarity. No endless grind, no vague metrics. Just X list, Y action, Z money. You know what works and can repeat it. Discrete launches are a cornerstone of sustainable growth. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Kickstarter gives you clarity. No endless grind, no vague metrics. Just X list, Y action, Z money. You know what works and can repeat it. Discrete launches are a cornerstone of sustainable growth. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Subscriptions can feel weighty because they’re tied to relationships with real people. Book launches work differently: you ask, deliver the transformation and let readers step away without pressure. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
September 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Subscriptions can feel weighty because they’re tied to relationships with real people. Book launches work differently: you ask, deliver the transformation and let readers step away without pressure. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James, Comixlaunch
Buying is never about the object. It is about the shift inside you. A book, a retreat, even tea, every purchase is a transformation. Sell the change, not the thing. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
#theauthorstack #substack
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
#theauthorstack #substack
September 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Buying is never about the object. It is about the shift inside you. A book, a retreat, even tea, every purchase is a transformation. Sell the change, not the thing. Still Author Stack.
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
#theauthorstack #substack
Clip from How can other people like my writing if I don’t even like myself?
#theauthorstack #substack
Kickstarter proves it: your email list isn’t vanity, it’s revenue. Every launch shows the exact dollar value per subscriber. That’s why building your list is the most powerful move you can make. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch.
September 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Kickstarter proves it: your email list isn’t vanity, it’s revenue. Every launch shows the exact dollar value per subscriber. That’s why building your list is the most powerful move you can make. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch.
Kickstarter isn’t optional. It’s as critical as Substack, websites, retailers, and conventions. The more doors you open, the more chances readers have to say yes. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
#kickstarter #substack
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
#kickstarter #substack
September 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Kickstarter isn’t optional. It’s as critical as Substack, websites, retailers, and conventions. The more doors you open, the more chances readers have to say yes. Still Author Stack.
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
#kickstarter #substack
Clip from Building a Kickstarter Master Plan with Tyler James from Comixlaunch
#kickstarter #substack
Notes aren’t noise, they’re leverage. When they deliver value, they attract the right readers. The proof is in the signups. Subscribers came because of content, not audience size. That’s the real game.
Clip from Building Sustainable $10K Months with Newsletter Strategies.
Clip from Building Sustainable $10K Months with Newsletter Strategies.
September 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Notes aren’t noise, they’re leverage. When they deliver value, they attract the right readers. The proof is in the signups. Subscribers came because of content, not audience size. That’s the real game.
Clip from Building Sustainable $10K Months with Newsletter Strategies.
Clip from Building Sustainable $10K Months with Newsletter Strategies.
Writers used to need 3 jobs: coder, creator, marketer.
Now you just need expertise. Substack brings the tools and the audience. Focus your craft, clarify your offer, and five-figure months are waiting.
Simplicity. Scale. Still Author Stack.
Now you just need expertise. Substack brings the tools and the audience. Focus your craft, clarify your offer, and five-figure months are waiting.
Simplicity. Scale. Still Author Stack.
September 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Writers used to need 3 jobs: coder, creator, marketer.
Now you just need expertise. Substack brings the tools and the audience. Focus your craft, clarify your offer, and five-figure months are waiting.
Simplicity. Scale. Still Author Stack.
Now you just need expertise. Substack brings the tools and the audience. Focus your craft, clarify your offer, and five-figure months are waiting.
Simplicity. Scale. Still Author Stack.
Most authors think more fans = more money.
Truth: I made $120K with 2,500 sales. Later, $400K with just 3,000.
The difference wasn’t audience size, it was offers. Books have a ceiling. Add courses, events, sponsorships… and the readers you already have become enough.
Truth: I made $120K with 2,500 sales. Later, $400K with just 3,000.
The difference wasn’t audience size, it was offers. Books have a ceiling. Add courses, events, sponsorships… and the readers you already have become enough.
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Most authors think more fans = more money.
Truth: I made $120K with 2,500 sales. Later, $400K with just 3,000.
The difference wasn’t audience size, it was offers. Books have a ceiling. Add courses, events, sponsorships… and the readers you already have become enough.
Truth: I made $120K with 2,500 sales. Later, $400K with just 3,000.
The difference wasn’t audience size, it was offers. Books have a ceiling. Add courses, events, sponsorships… and the readers you already have become enough.
Why isn’t Substack paying your bills? Because it rarely does. For most writers, it’s not full-time.
What pays? Books, courses, launches.
Use Substack as a funnel. Build trust, tell stories, guide readers to what scales.
Objects draw them in. Stories keep them close. Still Author Stack.
What pays? Books, courses, launches.
Use Substack as a funnel. Build trust, tell stories, guide readers to what scales.
Objects draw them in. Stories keep them close. Still Author Stack.
September 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Why isn’t Substack paying your bills? Because it rarely does. For most writers, it’s not full-time.
What pays? Books, courses, launches.
Use Substack as a funnel. Build trust, tell stories, guide readers to what scales.
Objects draw them in. Stories keep them close. Still Author Stack.
What pays? Books, courses, launches.
Use Substack as a funnel. Build trust, tell stories, guide readers to what scales.
Objects draw them in. Stories keep them close. Still Author Stack.
The anatomy of a story.
Stories aren’t just words. They’re architecture.
Hook → problem → protagonist → journey → takeaway.
Master the structure and readers will stick around every time.
Crafted. Structured. Still Author Stack.
#storytelling #writingtips
Stories aren’t just words. They’re architecture.
Hook → problem → protagonist → journey → takeaway.
Master the structure and readers will stick around every time.
Crafted. Structured. Still Author Stack.
#storytelling #writingtips
September 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The anatomy of a story.
Stories aren’t just words. They’re architecture.
Hook → problem → protagonist → journey → takeaway.
Master the structure and readers will stick around every time.
Crafted. Structured. Still Author Stack.
#storytelling #writingtips
Stories aren’t just words. They’re architecture.
Hook → problem → protagonist → journey → takeaway.
Master the structure and readers will stick around every time.
Crafted. Structured. Still Author Stack.
#storytelling #writingtips
Storytelling isn’t fluff, it’s the foundation.
Readers don’t just buy products. They buy trust.
And storytelling is how you earn it. Show up with real stories, build credibility, and selling becomes natural.
Trust. Connection. Still Author Stack.
#storyselling #authormarketing
Readers don’t just buy products. They buy trust.
And storytelling is how you earn it. Show up with real stories, build credibility, and selling becomes natural.
Trust. Connection. Still Author Stack.
#storyselling #authormarketing
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Storytelling isn’t fluff, it’s the foundation.
Readers don’t just buy products. They buy trust.
And storytelling is how you earn it. Show up with real stories, build credibility, and selling becomes natural.
Trust. Connection. Still Author Stack.
#storyselling #authormarketing
Readers don’t just buy products. They buy trust.
And storytelling is how you earn it. Show up with real stories, build credibility, and selling becomes natural.
Trust. Connection. Still Author Stack.
#storyselling #authormarketing
You are not the hero.
Hard truth for writers: your story isn’t about you. Readers don’t care about your wins, they care about how your words transform their lives.
That’s the job.
Grounded. Honest. Still Author Stack.
#authormarketing #storytelling
Hard truth for writers: your story isn’t about you. Readers don’t care about your wins, they care about how your words transform their lives.
That’s the job.
Grounded. Honest. Still Author Stack.
#authormarketing #storytelling
September 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
You are not the hero.
Hard truth for writers: your story isn’t about you. Readers don’t care about your wins, they care about how your words transform their lives.
That’s the job.
Grounded. Honest. Still Author Stack.
#authormarketing #storytelling
Hard truth for writers: your story isn’t about you. Readers don’t care about your wins, they care about how your words transform their lives.
That’s the job.
Grounded. Honest. Still Author Stack.
#authormarketing #storytelling
The secret power of anthologies.
Writers say, “I write books slowly.” My answer: can you write one-twentieth of a book? And find 20 others?
Anthologies take one-tenth the effort and give you 10x the growth. Build your network. Amplify your reach.
Smart. Collaborative. Still Author Stack.
Writers say, “I write books slowly.” My answer: can you write one-twentieth of a book? And find 20 others?
Anthologies take one-tenth the effort and give you 10x the growth. Build your network. Amplify your reach.
Smart. Collaborative. Still Author Stack.
September 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The secret power of anthologies.
Writers say, “I write books slowly.” My answer: can you write one-twentieth of a book? And find 20 others?
Anthologies take one-tenth the effort and give you 10x the growth. Build your network. Amplify your reach.
Smart. Collaborative. Still Author Stack.
Writers say, “I write books slowly.” My answer: can you write one-twentieth of a book? And find 20 others?
Anthologies take one-tenth the effort and give you 10x the growth. Build your network. Amplify your reach.
Smart. Collaborative. Still Author Stack.
Reposted by Russell Nohelty
#TheDarkPrince by @russellnohelty.com
( #TheObsidianSpindleSagaSeries)
Rose and Chelle are reunited in the Underworld, but peace is short-lived. Chelle is arrested for aiding in the release of Zabasha, a threat to the entire realm. (2/5)
( #TheObsidianSpindleSagaSeries)
Rose and Chelle are reunited in the Underworld, but peace is short-lived. Chelle is arrested for aiding in the release of Zabasha, a threat to the entire realm. (2/5)
September 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#TheDarkPrince by @russellnohelty.com
( #TheObsidianSpindleSagaSeries)
Rose and Chelle are reunited in the Underworld, but peace is short-lived. Chelle is arrested for aiding in the release of Zabasha, a threat to the entire realm. (2/5)
( #TheObsidianSpindleSagaSeries)
Rose and Chelle are reunited in the Underworld, but peace is short-lived. Chelle is arrested for aiding in the release of Zabasha, a threat to the entire realm. (2/5)
From one win to repeatable success.
The first $10K feels impossible. The second proves it wasn’t a fluke. The third? That’s when you’ve built a repeatable system.
Growth isn’t overnight, it’s built step by step.
Surprising. Grounded. Still Author Stack.
The first $10K feels impossible. The second proves it wasn’t a fluke. The third? That’s when you’ve built a repeatable system.
Growth isn’t overnight, it’s built step by step.
Surprising. Grounded. Still Author Stack.
September 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
From one win to repeatable success.
The first $10K feels impossible. The second proves it wasn’t a fluke. The third? That’s when you’ve built a repeatable system.
Growth isn’t overnight, it’s built step by step.
Surprising. Grounded. Still Author Stack.
The first $10K feels impossible. The second proves it wasn’t a fluke. The third? That’s when you’ve built a repeatable system.
Growth isn’t overnight, it’s built step by step.
Surprising. Grounded. Still Author Stack.
What happens when 15 creators team up? You get 10K Secrets.
With chapters from Philip Hofmacher, Yana G.Y., Ana Calin, Landon Poburan, Alex Mathers, Karen Cherry, Derek Hughes, Veronica Llorca-Smith, Jari Roomer, Adriana Tica, David McIlroy, Claudia Faith, Nick Wolny, Sinem Günel, & Russell Nohelty
With chapters from Philip Hofmacher, Yana G.Y., Ana Calin, Landon Poburan, Alex Mathers, Karen Cherry, Derek Hughes, Veronica Llorca-Smith, Jari Roomer, Adriana Tica, David McIlroy, Claudia Faith, Nick Wolny, Sinem Günel, & Russell Nohelty
September 5, 2025 at 6:34 AM
What happens when 15 creators team up? You get 10K Secrets.
With chapters from Philip Hofmacher, Yana G.Y., Ana Calin, Landon Poburan, Alex Mathers, Karen Cherry, Derek Hughes, Veronica Llorca-Smith, Jari Roomer, Adriana Tica, David McIlroy, Claudia Faith, Nick Wolny, Sinem Günel, & Russell Nohelty
With chapters from Philip Hofmacher, Yana G.Y., Ana Calin, Landon Poburan, Alex Mathers, Karen Cherry, Derek Hughes, Veronica Llorca-Smith, Jari Roomer, Adriana Tica, David McIlroy, Claudia Faith, Nick Wolny, Sinem Günel, & Russell Nohelty