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Paolo Peralta's avatar

This is banger value 👍

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Paolo!

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Ral Joseph's avatar

I think this is the best to work I've seen around Substack Yana. I have a Few questions of mine and I don't intend missing any episode from now. You're doing such an amazing job and really value and appreciate itm

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Ral! I'm so happy it helps :) Please add your questions to the list :)

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

Ok and two more!

Tips on getting Substack Recommendations

Give first

🙌 Ok! I’ll try it!

1. “Inbox Fatigue”

Stop worrying and show up, consistently.

2. Consistency! “Get help with AI.”

Yana says, “I Use AI, but Not Mindlessly

AI helps me draft, structure, and speed things up. But I don’t rely on it to think for me. I use it like a co-writer, not a ghostwriter.

It’s a tool, not a replacement.”

👍🏼 That’s my strategy too. And I love it. An assistant who supports my work and no drama. But you have to dig in.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Yes, that's exactly how we need to look at AI. People got scared and gave it a bad name but it's the most powerful tool I've used and it is actually helping me make money.

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

I’m afraid to share how much it’s helping me. But I’ll get there.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Hahahah true I also had such fear before

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

There’s so much in this post Yana!!

One at a time!!

Thank you for highlighting the role of fiction in this space. As you know Yana, I’ve been exploring how fiction—can offer not just escape, but also reflection and renewal.

There’s something powerful about giving readers a story that mirrors their own journey or opens a door to a life they hadn’t considered. I love how you framed entertainment as solving emotional needs—it’s exactly what I’m aiming to do through my fiction.

Thank you!!🙏

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you, Marylee! You inspired me to look at fiction once again, and also add it to my content. Thank you so much for this!

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Marylee Pangman  📝✍️📚's avatar

My pleasure Yana! If we don’t suggest or request, how can you know what we need?!💜

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Exactly!

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philip malone's avatar

Hi, question 3 mentioned entertainment as content filling a need. I have in mind “current events” type info and looking down the road at potential future events. Not exactly entertaining… Is there any hope for me? Thanks!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Of course. As long as you provide some kind of value, there is hope

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Corinne Jensen's avatar

Hey there! I’m new to this app and felt lost trying to figure out the algorithm. It seemed like my posts weren't getting much attention. But now I realize that I need to use notes to help! Thanks so much for sharing this post. It’s beneficial!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Corinne! Yes you need Notes :)

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