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thesystematicwriter.com
Mark Thompson
@thesystematicwriter.com
Writer and bon viveur exploring how to make a living one article at a time.
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 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
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I've learned a lot of lessons in the past, some came easy, others took their toll...

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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.
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Testing this new domain stuff!
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I’ve been away from here for along while … maybe time to start to use it again.

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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 stopped Chasing Sales - Here Is What I do Instead

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I Stopped Chasing Sales — Here’s What I Do Instead
I’ve been an online marketer for over 20 years, and one thing has been true throughout that time.
medium.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Do you think Hemingway worried about Niches??
February 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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.
February 18, 2025 at 9:25 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
You Are Your Business's Greatest Asset
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December 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Local supermarket now selling Emoji’s 🍆🍆🍆
December 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Sat in my local cafe eating churros and listening to a series of 90,s rave tracks.

Spain never fails to deliver!
December 6, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Good Morning on this beautiful cold 🥶 day
December 6, 2024 at 8:17 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!😀
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Never forget William Saliba is a semi Gabi

William Alain André Gabriel Saliba
It's too many, frankly
December 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Who needs strikers when you have a Gabi?
November 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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
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!
November 29, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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
November 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM
You don’t know what you are missing!
November 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Thought I'd share a recent essay/newsletter I wrote about building a personal brand in case anyone is starting over.

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How To Create A Personal Brand
It's Not All About You!
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November 24, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Welcome to Instagram
November 22, 2024 at 9:06 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!
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
Whoever invented the Croffle should get a Nobel Prize for services to Humanity
November 19, 2024 at 12:17 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
November 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Design thinking nailed it today!
November 19, 2024 at 11:18 AM