Write a Newsletter 52 Weeks in a Row and Watch It Change Your Life
Write a Newsletter 52 Weeks in a Row and Watch It Change Your Life
Dicky Bush from Ship 30 for 30 went from zero to millions. He built his audience through consistency and a newsletter. I did the same. You can do it too.
Raise your hand if you know who Dickie Bush is.
Ah… gotcha!
We hear a lot about Dickie, the writer, online course instructor, content creator, captain of Ship 30 of 30, friend, and business partner of Nicolas Cole, and millionaire.
But what actually got him to where he is now?
In January 2020, Dickie Bush faced a common dilemma — how to start building an audience.
He reached out to Khemaridh (Khe) Hy, founder of RadReads and called “Oprah for Millenials” for advice, and what he received was simple yet profound:
“Write a newsletter 52 weeks in a row and watch it change your life.”
Fast forward one year later, and Dickie had accomplished just that.
Dickie’s journey to success wasn’t an overnight success
It all started with that consistent newsletter.
It was the stepping stone that eventually led him to Twitter (now X), where he began to gain traction.
And from there, he started a venture that would not only bring in millions of dollars but also help thousands of others start writing online — Ship 30 for 30.
You may wonder:
“Kristina, will everyone achieve (the same) remarkable results after writing 52 newsletter issues?“
Not necessarily.
Most won’t, primarily because they won’t stick with it long enough.
I did! Yesterday, I published my 58th newsletter.
It definitely changed my life.
Here’s why:
Got 3,600 newsletter subs
Got sponsorship offers
Turned on the paid button for my premium content this January
Got 1,100 subs on YouTube
Reached 11K followers on Medium
Grew my coaching business
Grew my online courses and started a membership with “The Substack School” & “The Medium School”.
This is how writing more than 52 newsletters changed my life.
Of course, “success” means different things to different people.
So for those who persevere, here are three compelling reasons why this approach works:
1 - Built-in Consistency:
Consistency is an essential ingredient for success.
Committing to publishing a newsletter every single week for an entire year forces you to let go of perfectionism and hit that publish button.
It’s a constraint that breeds discipline and progress.
2 - Build Your Writing Muscle:
Many people haven’t written much online before taking on such a challenge.
However, after 52 weeks of consistent writing, you’re bound to improve in some way.
You’ll have 52 pieces of content under your belt, and you’ll feel more confident and comfortable writing in the online space.
3 - Discover Your Passions:
Starting with a topic you’re excited about is a common misconception.
Often, people find that after a few posts, they’ve exhausted what they had to say about it.
This is actually a positive development! It allows you to pivot and explore new areas that genuinely ignite your passion.
Experimentation is key in the early stages of your journey.
Most aspiring content creators face common hurdles:
Waiting for the Right Time: There’s never a perfect time to start. The best time is yesterday.
Perfectionism: Perfection is an illusion. Embrace imperfection and learn from it.
Lack of Clarity: Not knowing what to write about can be paralyzing. Pick something and start. You’ll find your path along the way.
Take action as Dickie did
Dickie Bush’s journey from a newsletter to a multimillion-dollar course is a testament to the power of consistency and taking action.
If you’re looking to make an impact online, remember that it’s not about overnight success but rather the commitment to show up consistently, grow your skills, and discover your true passions along the way.
So, don’t wait — start yesterday, and watch how it can change your life.
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Thanks to more than 20 (!) subscribers who are already inside “The Substack School”.
One of them is
who shared this wonderful note:
Yeah! Thanks, Devon!🙏🏻
🥳Special thanks to
and Larissa! They were part of my Medium Boot Camp 2022 and have now upgraded their subscription to be able to join the fun a second time.Doors will open this February for $9 you can snag your seat.
Tell Me A Bit More About Yourself
Do you believe writing 52 newsletters in a row can change your life?
Have you already started building your newsletter, how are you doing with it?
I’m curious! Would love to hear from you in the comments.
A month ago I took the plunge into Substack. I’m a podcaster and my stretch goal is to publish 2 episodes a week (interviews) for the next year. So far, I’m overachieving a bit at 12 episodes this first month. It’s just beginner’s enthusiasm 🤷🏻
But the twin principles - quality and consistency - seem to hold true. So, fingers crossed 🤞🏻. If I stay the course my life will likely be different. If nothing else, I will have met a lot of cool people and spread some love around.
This is me at 51 weeks! I have 201 newsletters in those 51 weeks. I started a writing workshop course in person and online. I have posted poems weekly, sometimes even daily and I have a weekly SPAWN session, runs on Thursdays and I do poem giveaways and this month a song title poetry challenge. Most my events and challenges are free. I also started a podcast. All in the 51 weeks! Who would have thought. I've learnt so much about Substack in the process and found people who read and support what I do. Who knew!?