The Irresistible Writer By Derek Hughes

The Irresistible Writer By Derek Hughes

How The Fast Flex Hook Brought Me A Flood Of New Subscribers (Twice)

5 examples of how you can steal the formula

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Derek Hughes
Jul 28, 2025
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A few months ago, I wrote a Note that brought in a wave of new subscribers.

So I tried the same tactic again. Different topic, same formula. Same result: replies, new subscribers, and shares from people I’d never met. That’s when I knew I had to break down why it worked.

Inside today’s paid post, I’m giving you:

  • The exact formula I used

  • A simple 4-step checklist to build your own version

  • 5 examples from other niches, so you can swipe what works

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If you're not, and you're struggling to grow. This is the kind of advantage you don’t want to miss.

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