# Lis Bluford — Substack Support

Practical Substack support and strategy for writers.

> Clarity, consistency, and a publishing rhythm you can keep.

Page: https://lisbluford.com/substack/  
Parent site: https://lisbluford.com/ (CX consulting + writing)  
Contact for courses & coaching: info@mvacay.com

## Context

This page is the **Substack Support** section of Lis Bluford’s site. Her broader customer experience consulting and freelance writing practice are on the [homepage](https://lisbluford.com/).

Lis is the author of **MVacay**, a Top 100 Substack guide to Martha’s Vineyard, and has coached **50+ Substack authors** on positioning, setup, and consistent publishing.

## Summer Writers Meetup (free)

- **What:** Casual Substack writers meetup
- **When:** August 11, 2026 · 2–4p
- **Where:** Nomans, Oak Bluffs (Martha’s Vineyard)
- **Who:** New, experienced, and Substack-curious writers
- **Cost:** Free · no RSVP required

## Substack Support Cohort: Fall 2026 ($120)

- **When:** Sundays — September 13, September 20, September 27, and October 4
- **Time:** 2–3:30p
- **Price:** $120 for the full course
- **Commitment:** Publish your first consistent weekly post by Week 3

### Curriculum

1. **Week 1 — Your Main Thing:** Clarify what the publication is about, who it’s for, and what readers can expect.
2. **Week 2 — Setup That Builds Trust:** About page, welcome email, subscribe language, sections, tags, and reader experience.
3. **Week 3 — Writing With Structure:** Repeatable post formats for consistent publishing.
4. **Week 4 — Growth Without Burnout:** Sharing, evergreen, and content planning routines that fit real schedules.

### Best for writers who

- Have a Substack but feel inconsistent or unclear
- Want to start a Substack but need help shaping the idea
- Have drafts but need structure and accountability
- Want their publication to feel more professional and easy to navigate

## Other ways to work together

- Course planned again for **February 2027**
- **1:1 Substack coaching** for private audits, setup, content planning, visual refresh, monetization questions, or publication-specific troubleshooting

## How to join the Fall course

Email **info@mvacay.com** with subject line **Substack Fall Course**.

Include:

1. Your Substack link (if you have one)
2. A few sentences about what you want to work on
3. Whether you are new, active, or still deciding

Confirmation emails go out the week of September 6 with Week 1 details, a calendar invite, and a payment link.

## FAQ

### Who is Lis Bluford?

Lis Bluford is a writer, customer experience consultant, and Substack strategy coach. She is the author of MVacay, a Top 100 Substack guide to Martha’s Vineyard, and has coached 50+ Substack authors on positioning, setup, and consistent publishing. Full consulting bio: https://lisbluford.com/

### What does the Substack Support Cohort include?

The Fall 2026 cohort is a 4-week live course with weekly teaching, live work time, group discussion, practical homework, and a clear next step. Writers leave with stronger publication setup, a focused content plan, and a realistic publishing rhythm. The commitment includes publishing a consistent weekly post by Week 3. The full course is $120.

### Is there a Substack writers meetup on Martha’s Vineyard?

Yes. Free meetup at Nomans in Oak Bluffs on August 11 from 2–4 p.m. No RSVP required.

### How do I join the Fall Substack course?

Email info@mvacay.com with subject Substack Fall Course. Include your Substack link if you have one, what you want to work on, and whether you are new, active, or still deciding.

### Do I need an existing Substack to join?

No. New, already publishing, and still-deciding writers are welcome.