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Anton's avatar

This piece is a masterclass in creator transparency—your unvarnished look at Substack’s grind (early doubts, slow growth, the quiet wins) is the antidote to everyone else’s highlight reels. That realization about consistency mattering more than virality? Gold. The exact roadmap I wish I’d had when starting out.

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

This means a lot Anton.

Thank you for seeing the quiet grind behind the words. So glad it resonated!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Taqaddus! I love the other people in the list too, what an awesome selection :)

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

Thank you so much, Yana, for being here and reading this.

Your presence means a lot to me! 🫶

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Of course, I loved it!

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

Thanks Yana!

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Meena Rohith's avatar

I'm really grateful to have found you in my early days too. Also thank for mentioning me among these powerful writers! You were the first person who were here to support me. Thanks for that too. I'm glad you have found my writing helpful.

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

This means so much to me!

I’ve loved watching your journey too. So grateful we found each other here.

Here’s to more growth for you!

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Ral Joseph's avatar

I feel proud I was able to make that list. At least for the year I've done one good thing. I can smile and go to bed in peace.

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

You are truly pure, Ral.

Thanks for being here.

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Bin Jiang's avatar

Glad to see my name with these beautiful writers with lots of talent.

We got a long way to go.

Thanks

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Taqaddus Qamar's avatar

You always welcome Bin.

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