Master Substack without the growing pains.

While other authors compete for visibility on platforms that take 70% of their revenue, early adopters on Substack are building subscriber lists in the thousands, keeping 90% of what they earn, and owning every reader relationship. This is the YouTube wave for writers, and it's happening right now.

Substack for Authors is a course designed for both fiction and nonfiction authors, and it was created by an author who's been in the Substack trenches for years. For a one-time payment (no subscriptions), you get lifetime access, and it comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

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...a message from your teacher.

THE PROBLEM YOU'RE FACING

You've spent years building your author platform on someone else's property. Amazon controls your pricing. Facebook's algorithm hides your posts. Your email provider charges you more as you grow. And you're tired of:

Sharing 30-70% of your revenue with retailers
Begging social media algorithms to show your content to YOUR readers
Paying monthly fees that eat your profits
Building on platforms that can change the rules overnight
Feeling like a product, not a publisher

THE SOLUTION: OWN YOUR READERSHIP

Substack gives you:

DIRECT READER RELATIONSHIPS — No middleman between you and your audience
ZERO PLATFORM FEES UNTIL YOU EARN — Then Substack takes 10% plus standard payment processing (~3-6%)
BUILT-IN PAYMENTS— Readers subscribe with one click
EMAIL + WEB + APP — Your readers get your stories however they want
COMPLETE CONTROL — Your pricing, your schedule, your rules

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

CORE MODULE: Start Here

Get your head straight about what Substack is and why it works for authors when other platforms don't.

Part 1: Why Substack (Modules 1-2)

Understand what makes Substack different from every other platform you've tried
Decide if Substack fits your writing life (it's not for everyone)
Reset expectations about what "building a platform" actually means

Part 2: Migration and Setup (Modules 3-4)

Set up your publication the RIGHT way (ignore Substack's suggested order)
Configure settings that convert casual readers into paying subscribers
Migrate your existing audience without losing momentum

Part 3: Power Tools and Growth Strategy (Modules 5-6)

Master Notes (Substack's built-in social network)
Use video, livestreaming, chat, and podcasts (only if they fit your style)
Build genuine reader relationships that grow organically

Part 3B: AI Indexing: Get Found by the New Search (Modules 7-8)

Understand how AI-powered search has changed discovery
Audit your digital footprint (the honest assessment)
Learn from the five posts I personally published and how I structured them

Part 4: The Reader Creation and Retention Engine (Modules 9-11)

Build the Seed Planting Loop that turns readers into evangelists
Create a sustainable weekly framework that doesn't burn you out
Decide when (and if) to turn on paid subscriptions
Scale beyond subscriptions when you're ready

Heard enough? Ready to dive in?

One-Time Payment

$225

WHAT YOU GET

11 complete modules with 40+ video lessons walking you through the entire system
Downloadable worksheets and printable guides for nearly every lesson — so you can work offline and keep your plans visible
Real screen recordings showing the actual Substack interface as it exists in 2026 (no outdated screenshots or irrelevant instructions)
Step-by-step walkthroughs of every setup decision, content strategy, and growth tactic
Bonus A: 10 Substack Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them)
Bonus B: Advanced Substack Setup Checklist (for when you're ready to scale)

WHY THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT

Built by an author who actually uses Substack daily. Not theory. Not guesswork. Real implementation from someone running a successful fiction publication at LifeOfFiction.com.

Experience-first, not framework-first. You'll learn what actually works from 30+ years of indie publishing, not what should work on paper.

Current and accurate. No outdated screenshots. No irrelevant UI instructions. This reflects Substack as it exists in 2026.

Honest about limitations. I'll tell you when Substack ISN'T the answer. This isn't a "Substack solves everything" pitch.

WHO THIS IS FOR

✓ Fiction authors ready to own their audience

✓ Non-fiction writers building a membership community

✓ Authors tired of platform dependency

✓ Writers who want a predictable relationship with readers

✓ Creators ready to treat publishing like a business

What people are saying about Jaime Buckley

“He drew an amazing picture of a turtle, with an actual house on its back — and I thought it was clever, and we reached out. He has done the illustration for [my mom’s] book called "Vacuuming in the Nude".

Mike Rowe, TV Star of Dirty Jobs

"Jaime Buckley is a unique and quirky breed of writer. What’s makes this man so likable and why we adore him is that within minutes, you quickly realize his business isn’t products or information–it’s people."

Lynne Knowlton, lynneknowlton.com

"Jaime’s commitment to teaching kids how to be better people is inspiring. I’m not sure I’ve met anyone like him and there’s probably a reason for that.

So, get to know him – you won’t regret it."

Matt Langdon, The Hero Roundtable

"Jaime is an amazingly talented storyteller, artist, and illustrator.

The first time I saw his work I was blown away — and he’s only gotten better since!

Graphic novel fans, check out Wanted Hero."

Barry Eisler, New York Times & International Best Selling Author

INVESTMENT

$225 — Complete access to all 11 modules, 40+ lessons, worksheets, and bonus content. It's a one-time payment with no recurring subscriptions.

14-day money-back guarantee. If you implement the system and don't see a clear path to building your Substack audience, request a refund within 14 days. Refunds are issued minus payment processing fees (typically $7-8).

"Everything you need. Nothing you don't."

THE REAL QUESTION

How much is it worth to own the relationship with your readers?

To keep 84-87% instead of 30%?

To build a platform no one can take away from you?

This course was created by Jaime Buckley, indie author since 1993 and creator of LifeOfFiction.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is a one-time payment. You get lifetime access.
I wanted to make this as affordable as I could, so authors could take advantage of what I've learned and use every day.
The whole course is done from my own home, and even the downloadable PDFs are done with minimal decoration to save you on printing ink costs.
I've even updated the course since it was created, adding the newest features as Substack improves.
Yes. I've provided a 14-Day money-back guarantee...so if you don't see a clear path to building your Substack publication & audience, contact me for a refund.
Just FYI - all refunds are issued minus payment processing fees (from both Payhip and Paypal) which averages out to roughly $7-8.
No! This is for both fiction and non-fiction authors. I'll teach you how to start your publication and get discovered regardless of what you write =)
I wish! HAHAHAH....
No,...sadly, you'll find my rough and unpolished personality behind all this content. I did my best to show you how I use Substack every day, and walk you through what I do and why I do it.
Just me. From one author to another.
What makes this course different from information elsewhere is that it's...Substack for AUTHORS...not "Substack for anyone"..
Most information you'll find is made by marketers, not writers, and most of the content creators either don't use the platform, or don't use it daily like I do. I'll also show you the downsides of the platform, so yu can make educated decisions for yourself. =)
Nope. All you need is time, attention, a computer with an internet connection...and I'd suggest a pen and paper. The course provides printable worksheets and checklists to bring your idea for a publication to life!