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The Brutal Truth About Newsletters No One Tells You
Read this before you start a newsletter (or regret it later)
You’ve been told that starting a newsletter is the key to success. It promises to unlock new opportunities and make you money.
But what if that advice is completely wrong?
For many writers, jumping into a newsletter too soon is a costly mistake. It will drain your time and stunt your growth. Yes, for the right writer, it’s incredible. It can generate serious money and give you control over your audience.
I started mine 18 months ago and now earn $3,500/month from it. I’ve quickly gained over 7000 subscribers.
But how do you avoid wasting months — or even years — on something that may never work? How do you know if a newsletter is the right move for you?
It can be confusing. So let me give you a simple test. If any of these 5 problems apply to you.
Do not start a newsletter!
1. You haven’t built an audience
The best place to start writing is a social platform.
Use this to experiment and find your voice. Research what people want. Test different styles of writing. A newsletter isn’t the place to do this. You…
