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Nicolas ColeThe Art & Business of Writing
Followers149,667
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)126K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#5 Education Bestsellers
Recommended by51
New recommenders, 30 days+12
Recommends3
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Nicolas Cole

146k148k150k152k154k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 149,667

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When their recommendations started

Nicolas Cole

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