Welcome to Author Circle!

A community for writers, coaches, and creative professionals who want to turn their knowledge into income.

I’m so glad you found your way here.

If you’ve started a newsletter but growth feels slow or writing feels like a chore, you’re not alone. I was there too.

Who am I?

I’m Neera Mahajan, author of 8 books and creator of the Author Circle newsletter.

I help writers and creators build profitable businesses around their ideas.

I spent four years writing on Substack with little to show for it, until I realized the problem wasn’t my writing. It was with my focus.

I was writing, yes.
But I wasn’t growing.
I wasn’t monetizing.
I was just pouring words into the void.

So I created a system I wish I had when I started a simple, 90-Day plan to help me write better, grow smarter, and monetize without selling my soul.

I called it, 90-Day Write-Grow-Monetize Program. Think of it like a little three-act play starring your future self: Published, Paid, and Proud.

• Write to clarify your ideas and package your knowledge.

• Grow your visibility and build real trust with a real audience.

• Monetize what you know in a way that feels human, not salesy or sleazy.

Since using this system:

• My subscriber count has 5x’d in six months.

• I hit the Top 13 in the Substack Education Leaderboard.

• And most importantly, my business is growing exponentially.

What do I offer?

Each week, you’ll get one clear, actionable step to help you build a profitable online business around your expertise.

You’re in for:

• One actionable step each week to grow your writing business

• Practical tips that don’t drain your creativity

• Monthly challenges to keep you consistent

• Ethical monetization strategies

It’s the system I built to turn my writing into a real business, and I want you to steal it to share it with you!

Want to know more about 90-Day Write-Grow-Monetize Program, start from here.

Still not sure if Author Circle is for you?

Here are some of our most-read issues, so you can decide for yourself!

• How I Found My 115 True Fans (And finally stopped yelling into the void)

• How To Write Stuff That Actually Changes People

• Why Substack isn’t sending you subscribers (and what to do about it)

• I took a 2-month break and came back to a viral note.

• How I Outsmart Life’s Chaos and Still Find Time to Write

• Your Best Ideas Are Hiding in the Wrong Drawer

• How I Became a LinkedIn Top Voice—and what it did for my Substack

  

And yes, when you become a paid member you’ll instantly get access to my 90-Day Write-Grow-Monetize Program and my entire archive (100+ issues, templates, and mini-courses!).

• The 90-Day Write-Grow-Monetize System (Start Here): One focus per week. One small step per day.

Monthly Challenges:

Every month inside Author Circle, we run a themed 30-Day Challenge designed to help you take focused, consistent action.

Each challenge tackles one key area of growth — from building a daily writing habit to launching a new project or strengthening your community.

Subscribers will get simple daily prompts, accountability, and support from fellow writers. Pick one challenge, commit for 30 days, and watch your momentum (and confidence) soar.

Become a subscriber to get notified when each challenge starts!

Choose Your Circle

🟢 The Starter Circle: Free Subscribers (Read and apply)

For aspiring authors and creators just getting started.

You get:
✅ Weekly newsletter with tips on writing, publishing, and/or monetizing
✅ Occasional invite to workshops and/or monthly challenges

Promise: Build your writing habit and lay the foundation to turn your ideas into income.

🔵 The Pro Circle: Paid Subscribers (Get the exact system)

For serious creators ready to take action.

You get everything in the Free tier, plus:
✅ Weekly action steps from the 90-Day Write-Grow-Monetise Program
✅ Access to premium workshops, templates, and tools
✅ Ask-me-anything Q&As and strategy sessions
✅ Full archive of paid posts and resources
✅ Invites to workshops and challenges

Promise: Launch your signature offer, grow your list, and build income streams—fast and focused.

🟣 The Inner Circle: Founding Members (Work with me directly)

For committed creators who want personalized support and insider access.

You get everything in the Pro tier, plus:
✅ One-on-one strategy call or Substack assessment
✅ Personalized feedback on your offer or brand
✅ Free access to my digital products and collaboration offers
✅ Recognition in the newsletter (optional)
✅ Behind-the-scenes content from my own journey

Promise: Get personalized support and insider access as you build a thriving author business.

Choose your circle — Starter, Pro, or Inner — and start turning your knowledge into income today.

Thanks for being here.

You could be anywhere on the internet—but you’re here. That means something.

Let’s build something great together.