Mark Thompson
@thesystematicwriter.com
Writer and bon viveur exploring how to make a living one article at a time.
Most Online Businesses Fail for a Boring Reason
Most don’t fail because the idea was bad. They fail because they never stuck to the system long enough for it to work.
One month it’s a course. Then it’s funnels, ads, newsletters, communities, and a new tool that promises to “simplify everything”.
Most don’t fail because the idea was bad. They fail because they never stuck to the system long enough for it to work.
One month it’s a course. Then it’s funnels, ads, newsletters, communities, and a new tool that promises to “simplify everything”.
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Most Online Businesses Fail for a Boring Reason
Most don’t fail because the idea was bad. They fail because they never stuck to the system long enough for it to work.
One month it’s a course. Then it’s funnels, ads, newsletters, communities, and a new tool that promises to “simplify everything”.
Most don’t fail because the idea was bad. They fail because they never stuck to the system long enough for it to work.
One month it’s a course. Then it’s funnels, ads, newsletters, communities, and a new tool that promises to “simplify everything”.
Isn’t it ironic that the more I remove from my business, the more I earn?
Focussing on writing one article each day, having a newsletter and one offer has almost doubled my income this year…
Simplify Everything
Focussing on writing one article each day, having a newsletter and one offer has almost doubled my income this year…
Simplify Everything
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Isn’t it ironic that the more I remove from my business, the more I earn?
Focussing on writing one article each day, having a newsletter and one offer has almost doubled my income this year…
Simplify Everything
Focussing on writing one article each day, having a newsletter and one offer has almost doubled my income this year…
Simplify Everything
If you are starting out as a writer you will be invisible… get used to it and use the time to master your writing and your message.
Just don’t stay invisible for too long years like I did
Just don’t stay invisible for too long years like I did
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
If you are starting out as a writer you will be invisible… get used to it and use the time to master your writing and your message.
Just don’t stay invisible for too long years like I did
Just don’t stay invisible for too long years like I did
I've learned a lot of lessons in the past, some came easy, others took their toll...
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medium.com/@seriousmark...
10 Life Lessons That Took Me 62 Years to Learn
It’s my 63rd birthday in a few days' time, so I thought I’d pass on some knowledge I picked up over the years.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I've learned a lot of lessons in the past, some came easy, others took their toll...
medium.com/@seriousmark...
medium.com/@seriousmark...
Testing this new domain stuff!
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Testing this new domain stuff!
I’ve been away from here for along while … maybe time to start to use it again.
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open.substack.com/pub/thesyste...
A Change Is As Good As A Rest
Why I've spent the last week rebranding
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November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’ve been away from here for along while … maybe time to start to use it again.
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open.substack.com/pub/thesyste...
Do you think Hemingway worried about Niches??
February 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Do you think Hemingway worried about Niches??
Rules To Write By
• Don’t try to be someone you’re not.
• Don’t chase trends or try to please everyone.
• Do embrace your unique voice, share your story, and engage authentically.
• Don’t try to be someone you’re not.
• Don’t chase trends or try to please everyone.
• Do embrace your unique voice, share your story, and engage authentically.
February 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Rules To Write By
• Don’t try to be someone you’re not.
• Don’t chase trends or try to please everyone.
• Do embrace your unique voice, share your story, and engage authentically.
• Don’t try to be someone you’re not.
• Don’t chase trends or try to please everyone.
• Do embrace your unique voice, share your story, and engage authentically.
Ohhh, Substack have a share to Bluesky Option.. Let's test it with today's newsletter
How To Monetise Your Expertise open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
How To Monetise Your Expertise open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
How To Monetise Your Expertise
You Are Your Business's Greatest Asset
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December 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Ohhh, Substack have a share to Bluesky Option.. Let's test it with today's newsletter
How To Monetise Your Expertise open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
How To Monetise Your Expertise open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
Local supermarket now selling Emoji’s 🍆🍆🍆
December 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Local supermarket now selling Emoji’s 🍆🍆🍆
Sat in my local cafe eating churros and listening to a series of 90,s rave tracks.
Spain never fails to deliver!
Spain never fails to deliver!
December 6, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Sat in my local cafe eating churros and listening to a series of 90,s rave tracks.
Spain never fails to deliver!
Spain never fails to deliver!
Good Morning on this beautiful cold 🥶 day
December 6, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Good Morning on this beautiful cold 🥶 day
Fellow content creators and marketers...
You are not in a battle with fellow content marketers. You are in a battle with the algorithm.
Never forget!😀
You are not in a battle with fellow content marketers. You are in a battle with the algorithm.
Never forget!😀
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Fellow content creators and marketers...
You are not in a battle with fellow content marketers. You are in a battle with the algorithm.
Never forget!😀
You are not in a battle with fellow content marketers. You are in a battle with the algorithm.
Never forget!😀
Never forget William Saliba is a semi Gabi
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
It's too many, frankly
December 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Never forget William Saliba is a semi Gabi
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
Who needs strikers when you have a Gabi?
November 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Who needs strikers when you have a Gabi?
One for my fellow content creators … the most important question you can ask every day and every step of the journey
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What Happens Next?
The Most Important Question You'll Ever Ask
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November 30, 2024 at 9:31 AM
One for my fellow content creators … the most important question you can ask every day and every step of the journey
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
I’m definitely getting old and grumpy.. refusing to use restaurants that have QR codes instead of menus and fast food places with touch screens from now on…
Just used a touchscreen and it took about 10 minutes and 6 screens x2 to order!
Just used a touchscreen and it took about 10 minutes and 6 screens x2 to order!
November 29, 2024 at 11:20 AM
I’m definitely getting old and grumpy.. refusing to use restaurants that have QR codes instead of menus and fast food places with touch screens from now on…
Just used a touchscreen and it took about 10 minutes and 6 screens x2 to order!
Just used a touchscreen and it took about 10 minutes and 6 screens x2 to order!
Easiest and simplest recipe… GO
Here’s mine :
Puff pastry ( get a packet from the supermarket)
Cut into small squares
Stick in air fryer
Coat in sugar and cinnamon
Eat…
Make som more because those are all gone
Here’s mine :
Puff pastry ( get a packet from the supermarket)
Cut into small squares
Stick in air fryer
Coat in sugar and cinnamon
Eat…
Make som more because those are all gone
November 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Easiest and simplest recipe… GO
Here’s mine :
Puff pastry ( get a packet from the supermarket)
Cut into small squares
Stick in air fryer
Coat in sugar and cinnamon
Eat…
Make som more because those are all gone
Here’s mine :
Puff pastry ( get a packet from the supermarket)
Cut into small squares
Stick in air fryer
Coat in sugar and cinnamon
Eat…
Make som more because those are all gone
You don’t know what you are missing!
November 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM
You don’t know what you are missing!
Thought I'd share a recent essay/newsletter I wrote about building a personal brand in case anyone is starting over.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
How To Create A Personal Brand
It's Not All About You!
open.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Thought I'd share a recent essay/newsletter I wrote about building a personal brand in case anyone is starting over.
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
open.substack.com/pub/simpleis...
Welcome to Instagram
November 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Welcome to Instagram
Hey @bsky.app
Isn't Russia Today banned in Europe?
Shouldn't you block them from EU accounts
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Remind me not to stand by any windows!
Isn't Russia Today banned in Europe?
Shouldn't you block them from EU accounts
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Remind me not to stand by any windows!
Russia Today loses fight against EU ban, Moscow warns of retaliation
State-controlled media outlet Russia Today on Wednesday lost its court fight against a European Union ban imposed in March over alleged disinformation, prompting the Kremlin to warn of retaliatory measures against Western media.
www.reuters.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Hey @bsky.app
Isn't Russia Today banned in Europe?
Shouldn't you block them from EU accounts
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Remind me not to stand by any windows!
Isn't Russia Today banned in Europe?
Shouldn't you block them from EU accounts
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Remind me not to stand by any windows!
Whoever invented the Croffle should get a Nobel Prize for services to Humanity
November 19, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Whoever invented the Croffle should get a Nobel Prize for services to Humanity
Hey #booksky what is that one book that brings back amazing memories?
For me it is the Hobbit. I read it in the garden of the Perpignan library in the summer of 1981 when I was running away from life
For me it is the Hobbit. I read it in the garden of the Perpignan library in the summer of 1981 when I was running away from life
November 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Hey #booksky what is that one book that brings back amazing memories?
For me it is the Hobbit. I read it in the garden of the Perpignan library in the summer of 1981 when I was running away from life
For me it is the Hobbit. I read it in the garden of the Perpignan library in the summer of 1981 when I was running away from life