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Apparently people want endless listicles about what 5 books to read to launch their writing career...I don't think it's really your style, but I keep hearing how Brandon Sanderson did a Kickstarter campaign to raise a bunch of money for one of his books or something like that. I can't vouch for the truthiness of that, but maybe it's an option.

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It's a simple question.

I'm still working on it while many have retired - there's no quick or easy answer.

Life's not fair, but I have my health and strength to keep on going, for which I am very thankful.

I don't pretend to be a writer (I'm a musician who occasionally gets paid) but if someone wishes to read the works of an exceptionally brilliant creative story teller - Jimmy Doom!

FWIW: If you have other social media accounts, each day, announce your new story and tease it. I don't even remember how I found you. I saw you somewhere and began subscribing to the free email version.

BTW: send a press release to media outlets; something on the line of: Master Storyteller, Jimmy Doom of Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal, has created original stories almost daily for XX years is currently on a streak of XXX consecutive days. JimmyDoom.substack.com Post it as your Facebook page - or whatever you use.

Hey, I became a subscriber simply because you asked - so, keep asking!

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My only regret is not subscribing sooner. I enjoy your stories and look forward to receiving them. Keep writing, Jimmy!

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I really enjoy when characters from one story spill over into the next tale that you share. Would love to see more of that in your writing! I'm always left feeling like I want to know more about these people that you write about since they really come to life in my imagination while I am reading your work.

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Jimmy, your stuff is great. I wish I had some answers for you. Joe had some good ideas, including the press release. Why not flack your work and your achievements so far? Maybe include one of your pieces with the PR. Have you entered any of them for publication anywhere? Give Stripper a scrunch for me…

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I hope you get them.

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