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Sci-fi With That Weirdo, Deon Ashleigh - deon ashleigh dot com

Hey, you weirdo.

I’m shortening the newsletters to give you useful writing and marketing information in three minutes—shorter, faster, and just as helpful.

Backstory:

A couple of years ago, I started this newsletter. I couldn’t figure out how to get more people to sign up. I was on Xitter, sending out tons of posts and providing value, but nope, only a few wanted to become weirdos.

Then I came upon this solution on Medium.

But first...

Fun Sci-fi Quiz: Do you know the answers?

1. What simulation is Kirk accused of cheating at in the 2009 remake of 'Star Trek'?

2. What cafĂ© does Marty meet the bully Griff at in 'Back to the Future Part II'?

3. What alien opera star is carrying the stones for Dallas to retrieve them in 'The Fifth Element'?

 

 

Remember your answers. The truth'll be revealed at the end ;)

How you can add hundreds of subscribers and get paid

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Working together to grow together.

Here’s how it works:

You submit something you’ve made to the bundle (checklist, email course, etc.).

The host may/may not accept you. If they do, your newsletter will get recommended often, and your subscriber count will grow.

Facebook is a great place to find newsletter bundles.

Here’s a few private groups there:

  • Bundles of Bundles x Bree Boucher
  • Bundle Bash Biz Roundup

 

Bonus tip

Great ways to monetize what you know are micro-courses (short educational videos), templates, and checklists. Create ones you enjoy.

Okay, that’s it for this awesome Thursday.

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Quiz Answers

1. Kobayashi Maru

 2. CafĂ© 80's

  3. Diva Plavalaguna

So, how'd you do?

Awesome :D

Meh :|

Thought I knew more. Welp, I learned something :)

 

Be well,

Deon Ashleigh đź‘˝

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