A transformative, 4-week journey to help you unearth, refine, and amplify your authentic voice and use it to stand out in the crowded publishing landscape on Substack and beyond.


May 2 - 24, 2025

Fridays, 11 AM -1:30 PM CT 

or 

Saturdays, 10 AM - 12:30 PM

*Attend 1 class/week



$785

Subscribers receive $200 off

$585


Why voice?

You want to make an impact, to reach readers and subscribers, but your writing isn't getting the response you know it could.

→ Imagine this: You learn one key creative writing skill and how to apply it in the real world and suddenly…

  • Your words resonate with readers and inspire real engagement. 

  • Readers eagerly await your every post, book, article, etc. 

  • You attract not just readers but superfans because they feel like you’re talking to them.


$785

*Limited space available

Enrollment ends 4/30 at midnight CT


Pricing options

What students are saying...

5 star rating

Superb, helpful and very insightful

Yamuna Ramachandran

This was such a worthwhile course! So much tangible, helpful information on how to harness our voice. The class was structured well, with breakout rooms providing 1:1 feedback. All in all, I'd recommend this course. As someone who studied writing,...

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This was such a worthwhile course! So much tangible, helpful information on how to harness our voice. The class was structured well, with breakout rooms providing 1:1 feedback. All in all, I'd recommend this course. As someone who studied writing, but never did it for a living, attempting it after so many years was daunting, but Sarah lays out practical ways to channel your voice and get moving. Thank you!

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5 star rating

Transformative Teaching

Tina Hedin

The Voice Mastery class went far beyond what I was hoping for. A fun and fast-paced class. The material presented was accessible to newer writers but advanced enough to benefit everyone. Really solid value. The format, alternating between lecture,...

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The Voice Mastery class went far beyond what I was hoping for. A fun and fast-paced class. The material presented was accessible to newer writers but advanced enough to benefit everyone. Really solid value. The format, alternating between lecture, in-class writing and small group sessions was ideal. The option to attend live or watch the replay was convenient, and the opportunity for individual Q&A in the live sessions was invaluable. What I learned in this class has become part of who I am as a writer. I don’t need to consult my notes or analyze it too much. It’s just in me now. This class will continue to influence my writing.

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5 star rating

100 percent worth the time and money

Lizzie Assa

As an entrepreneur in the online space, I have taken many expensive courses that make promises they cannot keep. This course was ALL substance, NO fluff. I learned a lot about myself as a writer and was able to connect with other writers around t...

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As an entrepreneur in the online space, I have taken many expensive courses that make promises they cannot keep. This course was ALL substance, NO fluff. I learned a lot about myself as a writer and was able to connect with other writers around the world who were of all ages and of all abilities. It was nothing short of inspiring. I loved the whole vibe of the course- it was like learning from a much wiser, been there done that friend. This is for you if you are dabbling in writing AND if you are an experienced writer.

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5 star rating

Excellent course! Boosted my confidence in my writer's voice and more

Louisa Wah

The course took me to a new level of confidence in my writing. It taught me how to use my voice so that I can create the effects I want to achieve every single time. I love this newly found freedom to switch up my voice and to sound differently de...

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The course took me to a new level of confidence in my writing. It taught me how to use my voice so that I can create the effects I want to achieve every single time. I love this newly found freedom to switch up my voice and to sound differently depending on the context. Highly recommend this course to novices and seasoned writers alike.

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May 2 - 24, 2025

Choose the option that's right for you...

  • Fridays, 11-1:30 PM CDT—5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23

OR

  • Saturdays, 10-12:30 PM CDT—5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24


OPTION: Alternate between Thursdays and Saturdays if needed

Replays available

*Limited space available

How does the class work?

This is a generative, highly interactive class where you’ll learn one of the key (and rarely taught) tools of great writing—voice—and apply it to a professional arena—Substack.

  • Weekly writing prompts

  • Hands-on exercises and writing time

  • Breakout rooms for personalized feedback from your colleagues

  • Substack lab to put it into practice and get real-time results from readers

  • Office hours with Sarah


Unlike any writing class you'll find. 

More practice. Less theory.


Enrollment ends 4/30 at midnight CT

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Week-by-Week Journey


Week 1: Introductions, key elements of voice, your audience, your authentic voice

Week 2: Actionable strategies to create tone to strengthen your voice and engage readers

Week 3: Style, style, style

Week 4: Voice on Notes and in asking people to upgrade to paid, final integration

Your professor...

Sarah Fay (PhD, MA, MFA)

  • Award-winning author @HarperCollins
  • Creative writing faculty @Northwestern
  • Freelance writer @The New York Times, et al.
  • Former advisory editor @The Paris Review
  • Creator of two bestselling, featured Substacks: Substack Writers at Work & Sarah Fay
  • Substack Growth Strategist

Sarah Fay is a leading expert in writing education and career development for aspiring authors. With a Ph.D., M.A., M.F.A., and over two decades of experience teaching at prestigious writing programs such as Northwestern University and The University of Iowa, she has revolutionized the approach to becoming a successful working writer. 

Her experience building two bestselling, featured Substacks with over 35,000+ subscribers and as the foremost Substack Strategist who’s helped hundreds of writers start their careers on Substack, she’s revolutionizing how creative writing is taught. 

Sarah’s unique methodology focuses on giving aspiring professional writers on-the-job training on Substack. She is the author of two bestselling memoirs—Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses (HarperCollins, 2022) and Cured: The Memoir (Substack, 2023). She’s been featured in and writes for many publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Paris Review, where she was an advisory editor. 

As the founder of the Writers at Work Studio, Sarah empowers writers to take charge of their careers, achieving success in both traditional and new media landscapes. Her innovative approach and extensive experience have established her as a transformative figure in writing and publishing.



FAQs

Where does the class take place?

On Zoom. 

How many students will be in the class?  

Each section is capped at 45 students. 

Breakout rooms will be limited to 4 people.

What will writers take away?

  • 2-4 pieces of writing informed by a deep exploration into your authentic voice
  • 2-4 Substack posts to “test” your voice on your readers
  • Access to engaged peers and a supportive community of fellow writers
  • A deeper understanding of voice
  • Strategies for using voice to produce publishable work on Substack and in traditional media outlets
  • Renewed faith in your own unique voice

What kind of writer should take this course?

All writers with a Substack! If you think you’re too new to writing or too seasoned, if you’ve been on Substack for 1 second or 1 year, it’s for you. 

What are the requirements?

A willingness to find your true voice, connect with a group of amazing writers, and grow your Substack and your career.

What is the cost?

Exclusive offer: Tuition for the four-week class is $785 and is non-refundable. 

  • Subscribers get $200 off

  • $585

How is this different from Substack Writers at Work and the Substack Mastermind? 

Writers at Work Studio courses are completely separate from Substack Writers at Work. 


Writers at Work Studio courses are where you learn the craft of creative writing and how to use it in your Substack to become a working, income-earning writer.


They're where I bring you an MFA-caliber education that ultimately earns you money instead of putting you in debt. 


Here, you learn the real craft, publishing, marketing, sales, tech, and publicity skills you need to be a professional writer today.