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This Is Water: The Myth of the Substack Bestseller

Podcast: Substack Live Podcast
Published: Sep 24, 2025
Duration seconds: 897
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Summary

In this episode, I tell you what no one tells you about the Substack Bestseller badge, what it really means, and why your Substack DNA is all that matters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.substackwritersatwork.com/subscribe