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Nov 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Robertson

This is a beautifully composed newsletter! I love seeing all the comments of actual writers and it makes me happy to see how supporting this platform is of each other. Thank you for including me in this uplifting text!

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Thank you, Nika! It really is a supportive space. I’m so glad I made the leap over!

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I love this post. So many words I want to hang on the wall in front of my desk to keep me going. Thanks for including me too ☺️

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Same! Enjoyed curating it so much and if we help just one person share their words I think we’ve done our job 😊

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Nov 16, 2023Liked by Sarah Robertson

Just getting started on Substack, not written a post yet but loved reading yours. Feeling so encouraged and way less scared now!

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That’s brilliant, Anna! I’m glad this had given you some encouragement 😀

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So many incredible comments and advice, thank you for including me in your post Sarah, I’m absolutely honoured that you’ve shared my comment 🥰

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You’re welcome, Sonya! It was a pleasure to bring it all together and gave me some feel good energy ☺️

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This is so so helpful! Will be returning here often. Thank you for sharing. 🧡

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Glad it’s supportive, Enyo 💛

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Thank you so much for putting all of this wisdom in one place!! Thank you also for including what I contributed!! So kind of you!!! 💚

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You’re welcome! Formatting it was interesting but I think I’ve managed to weave most comments in without it feeling overwhelming 😃

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Yes, you got it just right.

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You did a great job!!! And thanks again!!!

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Beautiful! I love being in a community of so many talented and inspiring people!

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Same! There’s so much good energy ⚡️

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I'm sharing this via Notes so more people can read the invaluable advice.

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Thanks you, Felicity! So many lovely little nuggets of wisdom here ✨

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This is a very encouraging piece and one which will resonate with many potential Substackers. Thanks for the gentle way you present it, Sarah. I'm going to pass it on to a few people I know who are hesitating at the moment!

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You’re very welcome, Yasmin, and thank you so much for sharing! I hope it helps those who are hesitating ☺️

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The post I wish I had had in March when I started. 🤍

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Ditto 💛

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Ahh isn't it so beautiful to see it all woven together like this? Yay Substack!

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Glad I found a way to do it that wasn’t too busy! Tricky with so many quotes!

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Ooooh this was such a wonderfully affirming and supportive read with some wise words. So grateful you compiled this as a beautiful resource xx

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Thank so much, Lyndsay. It was nice to read it all again as I pulled the threads together. Hopefully it’s helpful few those new to the platform or in need of a lift 💛

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Some brilliant i sights Sarah, thank you sharing and the mention

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Hopefully it’s helpful for anyone new to Substack, or anyone needing a boost!

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Thanks for the mention! ❤️

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You’re welcome. Thanks for sharing your insights 💛

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So much great advice and words of wisdom! Great post.

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Thanks for responding my initial shout out, Jason!

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I am so in love with this post. It's a radically generous offer for writers who are both new to Substack and need a refresher. Proud to be included.

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Ahh pleased you like it, Claire! Think I might republish it 🤔

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That's a great idea!

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