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Such great and practical information.

Valuable insights, Deni. Thanks so much.

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Thank you, Erica 🤗

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I agree that energy makes everything easier: resonating with the audience, but also writing.

In my experience, another factor is more important, though. The topic.

Some topics are just too attractive. Case in point, "make money writing" has always been one of the most read topics on Medium. And it also works outside Medium. My most read article is exactly about that topic.

But not everyone can choose to talk about the most popular topics.

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I see what you mean, Alberto. The topic does play a big part, especially on Medium. I think top earners are in tech and design, self-help, and health. Personally, I wouldn’t let a topic discourage me from writing about something I want to share. There have been plenty of posts and books that went against all odds, and the authors did very well, especially when they followed their gut instincts.

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I agree.

I think that for certain topics you have to set very low expectations. Or at least much lower than others.

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Deni, this is so inspirational. You are always providing jewels and giving everyone crowns. I’m intrigued and motivated to just keep going. My late Momma always said, “Nothing beats a failure, but a try.” I will keep going and will get there. I’m really stepping outside the box and it feels darn amazing. Great things happen at the right time in the right season and I feel I am in my season now. I’m so grateful for this advice always. Thank you friend 💕

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Thank you, Netta. Sending so much love. You are amazing, I hope you know that! 🤗

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Thank you so much. You are too amazing beautiful ♥️

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Deni, I have to agree. And I was pleasantly surprised you said something different than I've read a thousand times before. I'm following my passion here on Substack and it feels so much better.

After reading this, I'm shutting down one of my publications. Ive been on the fence whether to continue it, and it just doesn't make sense for me. I spent thousands on SEO, copywriting etc. But I don't want to teach that, just want to focus on my passion- skincare. Big thanks

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That’s so amazing, Tan. Look forward to learning from you and your newsletter. You gotta have fun, otherwise we might as well just get a job we hate and earn a paycheck that way. Sending love 💕

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This is great advice thank you for sharing it. I have been diving into inspiration that comes to me with my writing this year.

I also get bursts of inspiration when with my toddler!

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That’s so cool, Natasha. I wonder if your toddler is your little inspiration 🤗

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Thank you. Yes I think he is 🥰

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Hey, Deni

I saved reading this one until this morning.

I'm glad I did: it was just what I needed at exactly the right moment.

Many thanks for putting it together, and have a great Sunday!

Mark

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You are so kind, Mark. Thank you so much! You have a great day too 🤗

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Yes we need to be more aware and believe in our creative energy.

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Yes, sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference. Even to our income streams. Thank you for reading, Gabriela.

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