WORKSHOP Substack Success with Claire Venus
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk
What if you could build a thriving audience around your work without relying on social media algorithms? Join creative business mentor Claire Venus for an inspiring masterclass on growing a loyal community, sharing your ideas with confidence and creating new opportunities through Substack.
Whether you’re a writer, artist, freelancer, entrepreneur or creative business owner, this session will explore how to attract the right audience, develop a distinctive voice and turn casual followers into genuine supporters.
Drawing on her own experience of building an engaged online community, Claire will share practical strategies for growing your readership, nurturing meaningful connections and creating content people genuinely want to receive. You’ll discover how Substack be the foundation of a creative ecosystem around your work.
Perfect for anyone who wants to raise their profile, grow their influence and build a creative life with greater freedom, visibility and connection. Leave inspired, energised and equipped with practical tools to grow your audience and unlock new possibilities for your work.
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Events last three hours (including a short break) and take place at Kollectiv, CT20 1RN. Workshop places are limited to 20 participants, so advance booking is essential.
Our Creative Writing Workshops offer a rare opportunity to learn from acclaimed authors in an intimate, supportive setting. Whether you’re an experienced writer, just starting out or simply curious to explore your creativity, these workshops are designed to inspire, challenge and unlock new ideas.
The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, our ambitious town-wide celebration of reading, writing and storytelling, helping to make Folkestone one of the UK’s most exciting literary destinations.
Please help us spread the word. Together, we’re building a thriving community of readers, writers and curious minds.
Folkestone Book Festival is proudly supported by Eurotunnel, Holiday Extras, the Friends of Folkestone Book Festival and our Education Partner, Canterbury Christ Church University. Creative Folkestone is supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Saga and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.