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If You're Trying To Grow On Substack, Don't Make The Same Mistakes As Me
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What Nobody Told Me About Writing On Substack
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The Biggest Problem On Substack Isn't The Algorithm
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Why So Many Talented Writers Never Succeed
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The Greatest Writing Advice I've Ever Read
I used to think the algorithm was holding me back from success. But after several years of writing full-time, I now know the problem lies elsewhere.
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If You Feel Like Giving Up on Writing, Read This
Often, the hardest part is showing up when no one’s watching.
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Don’t Wait For Motivation To Write. Do This Instead.
I used to think motivation was the key to success. Then, I realized it’s all about consistency.
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If I Had To Start From Zero On Substack, Here’s What I’d Do
A lot of people think good writing is enough to grow a newsletter. But after 12 months on Substack, I’ve realized strategy matters just as much.
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You’re Not A Failure. You’re Just Waiting For Success
Here are a few things I wish someone had told me when it felt like my writing career was going nowhere.
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How To Overcome Writer’s Block In 60 Seconds (Or Less)
It sounds simple. But it works every time.
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