# This Is Water: The Myth of the Substack Bestseller

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Published: 2025-09-24T04:38:26+00:00
Episode link: https://www.substackwritersatwork.com/p/substack-bestseller-truth-authentic-voice-over-tactics
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## Resource

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

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