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Write • Build • Scale with Sinem Günel

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Hey Reader, Last week, I shared my 2024 business review with you, and over the weekend, I got a bunch of replies related to one of the key lessons I shared. In the review, I mention that connections, collaborations, and community have been our key focus areas in 2024 (and will continue to be in 2025.) Over the past few years, I've collaborated with hundreds of creators in various ways: We cross-promoted content I interviewed many of them I got interviewed We've run affiliate collaborations...

Hey Reader, Is it just me, or are these final weeks of the year passing by a little too quickly?! 😅 I'm off to Spain to enjoy some well-deserved time off next week, and there's still SO MUCH to do before I board the plane: 🎁 Wrapping all the Christmas presents 💅 Doing my nails 📝 Writing my end-of-year business review Oh, wait - I already did that last one! >> I'm Pulling the Curtain: Everything We Did, Learned, and Regretted in 2024 This year has been full of unexpected turns and lessons for...

Hey Reader, I became a full-time writer in 2020 and have since written any kind of content you can think of: Personal stories Listicles Reports How-to guides I also worked as a freelance/ghostwriter and published dozens of pieces with and for my clients. And while I love the diversity of being a digital writer, there's a specific type of content I like to write most. It's case studies. I love to be in the trenches with my audience, try new things, run experiments, do research, and report back...

Hey Reader, I don't know about you, but I'm more than ready for the weekend. I had a busy week full of exciting conversations and video recordings for a brand-new program we're currently building for you. I can’t reveal much about it yet, but I wanted to share a tiny sneak peek of a wonderful interview I recorded for this new project: Watch Now Whether you’re brand-new to online writing, struggling to grow your audience, or chasing the next big goal, I hope this 4-minute clip gives you a...

Hey Reader, How are you? Like, how are you really? 🫶 Emotions and noise have been high across the internet this week, which is why I decided to remain rather silent the past few days. Well, that and the fact that I've hosted daily Coaching and Onboarding Sessions for our newest members at Write • Build • Scale. 😅 If you've been following my work for a while, you might know that I've always been a huge believer in community, feedback, accountability, and peer learning. That's why we've been...

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Hey Reader, As we're getting closer to the end of the year, I'm trying to be extra mindful of how I spend my time and energy. I say no to more things so I can say hell yeah to the opportunities that help me move closer to my goals. I was wondering about how to help you do the same this week and decided that sharing a few helpful resources is the best way to go. The whole purpose of this newsletter is to help you: Write online with confidence and clarity Build your audience And scale your...

Hey Reader, A lot is happening in the Write • Build • Scale house behind the scenes right now, but most importantly, I've been busy supporting the attendees of our brand-new Online Writing Challenge. Our first participants have already finished the Challenge, and the feedback we received so far has proven that the Challenge is the perfect stepping stone for new writers who've been struggling to take action: Writing online isn't hard. It can be easy if you focus on the right things, but most...

Hey Reader! Do you know James Clear? He wrote the bestseller Atomic Habits and runs a huge newsletter with millions of subscribers. I've been a fan of his work for years and love this Tweet: I had the same feelings when I started to write online in 2018. I thought I was too late. People were saying new writers couldn't build an audience anymore. And to be honest, some of these voices discouraged me. Whenever I felt stuck, I told myself it was because I was too late. I tried to comfort myself...

Hey Reader - I'll keep this short & sweet: I want you to share your message, experiences, and knowledge with the world by writing online. And I want you to get PAID for doing so. That's why I've created the Online Writing Challenge for you. When you sign up, my team and I will guide you from zero to becoming a digital writer within the next 7 days. We'll give you step-by-step instructions, writing ideas, and actionable tasks so you can make real progress in record time. Secure Your Spot &...

Alright Reader, this is a partially angry email, but bear with me - I promise that the message will change how you think about the online writing world. Over the past five years, I've worked with thousands of writers. I worked with them inside my signature program, Medium Writing Academy. In my Write • Build • Scale Membership. In 1-on-1 coachings. And for the past 12+ months, as an editor at one of Medium's largest publications. Even though every writer's journey is different, there are some...