Always bridesmaid, never bride


Hey Reader,

I hate to gossip, but there's one type of person I really can't stand..

It's the person who always knows better but never does better.

The person saying, If I were you, I'd do..

The funny thing about these people is they always judge but never step into the arena.

They only complain from the sidelines.

But that's not the real problem.

The problem is that they discourage those who want to take action.

When you feel like you're always being judged, you end up being intimidated and insecure.

You don't know if you should go for your dreams or just keep waiting for magical changes.

I recently started to write on Substack, which has allowed me to have conversations with dozens of writers, and I realized once again, how hard it is take the first steps and put your work out there when you're still at the beginning of your writing journey.

There's so much noise and criticism. So many different opinions and strategies.

And so much fear of what could go wrong.

All those obstacles are part of why we're running a private Mastermind community where we work closely with a small number writers.

In the past, we'd sell courses to give you the answers and strategies you need.

But over time, we realized that's not enough.

On top of knowing what to do, you also need feedback, accountability, inspiration, and a support system that has your back.

That's what you get at Write • Build • Scale.

We currently have two spots open to onboard new members.

When you join us, you get:

  • 🎟️ Invites to weekly live coaching sessions, expert interviews, and roundtables
  • 🗂️ Access to a workshop library to grow your audience and income
  • ✅ Feedback on your work


Sign up now and immediately book your private Onboarding Call so we can chat about your next steps.

Big love from my screen to yours,
Sinem

PS. "Being yourself" is not a niche. And anyone who tells you so is lying.

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