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Althea March's avatar

I'm certainly going to start using this special notes technique after listening to your observations of trial and error. Since joining, I only thought that it was just all about posting articles to generate subscribers. Thanks for this valuable 💁 information.

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Monica Dubay's avatar

I just reread this post because it's so packed full of information and strategy. Thank you Wes.

https://substack.com/@monicadubay/note/c-111977357?r=1mlqy2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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Craig Gauvreau's avatar

Simple practical advice here. A simple system is exactly what I have been looking for. I've been sporadic at best. perhaps a bit paralysis by analysis too.

I'm giving this a go.

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

And since I’m here, here’s my post I’m trying to boost.

The Most Underrated Tool for Personal Growth

https://substack.com/@maryleepangman/note/c-102356696?r=3m4g50&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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Jamie Schön's avatar

And me over here is just talking to myself in notes with random thoughts swirling in my head… sigh. Thank you for this!

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Jared Blaine's avatar

Amazingly helpful in understanding how to unlock the power of notes, Wes. Thank you! Definitely plan on trying some of these out

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Rachel Beiser's avatar

These are such great tips! I had a note recently go viral — it was a quick back and forth between me and my 3 year old. I think the story resonated with so many people who loved the same thing and that’s why it was so popular. I’m always trying to think about notes more strategically though, so I will definitely implement your system! Here’s the note if you want to take a look: https://substack.com/@rachelbeiser/note/c-114456637?r=1x6ry&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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AI Cinema By Elettra Fiumi's avatar

Wondering what you suggest for notes about non-writing, non-substack meta notes….i write about film and AI and find it impossible to create a note that gets attention!

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Ryan Ong, Ph.D. 🎮's avatar

I have already start doing your three types of notes but this newsletter is very informative ❤️

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

Great insight here, Wes. Many creators are not writing about being seen on Substack to build b2b subscribers. I believe your method can be applied to any niche but it’s taxing my brain to think how to build the practice.

Will your program help us too?

If you remember, I’m writing fiction that gives women in later life a break from the day-to-day—

and pair it with real-life reflections that help readers make sense of what they’re feeling.

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