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Newsletter · By Wes Pearce · English · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    I’d Rather Have 1,000 Substack Subscribers than 100,000 LinkedIn Followers. Let me explain. (opens the original)

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    A big follower count feels good. I know because I’ve spent years building an audience of around 160,000 people on LinkedIn.I’m grateful for it. LinkedIn helped me find clients, build relationships, and introduce people to my work.But if I were starting over and had to choose, I’d rather have 1,000 Substack subscribers than 100,000 LinkedIn followers.I’ve seen people with huge LinkedIn and Instagram audiences lose access to their accounts overnight. Years spent building something, then suddenly n

  2. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    After Helping 841 Writers Grow, I Think Most Are Spending Too Much Time Writing (opens the original)

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    I’d rather you write less this week. I know that sounds strange coming from someone who teaches writers…But over the last 18 months, 841 writers have joined my workshops and masterclasses, and I’ve seen what actually moves their Substacks forward.Every week, a few of them email me about what happened next. Some started getting new subscribers from Notes. Others launched their first digital product and made their first $1,000 from their writing.Almost none of those wins came from a better Post…Wr

  3. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    If I Only Had 3 Hours a Week to Grow a Substack, Here’s How I’d Spend Them (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 27, 2026

    If you feel invisible on Substack, writing more posts won’t fix it (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    Your Subscribers Don’t Need Another Paid Subscription. Here’s what I’d offer them instead. (opens the original)

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