this is great advice for a writer wanting to build an audience that is made up of other writers, which is appropriate if you offer classes, retreats, editing services, or PR consulting, etc. or just want to grow your community of fellow authors and professionals in the industry. But you'll need a different approach if what you want is to build an audience of READERS (or a fan base). They are interested in a writer's life but want it to be more creative, reflective, even confessional. they want content that shows the writer's skills in creative form with a eye to seeing if they might like to read their books. Maybe gist for another post?
this is great advice for a writer wanting to build an audience that is made up of other writers, which is appropriate if you offer classes, retreats, editing services, or PR consulting, etc. or just want to grow your community of fellow authors and professionals in the industry. But you'll need a different approach if what you want is to build an audience of READERS (or a fan base). They are interested in a writer's life but want it to be more creative, reflective, even confessional. they want content that shows the writer's skills in creative form with a eye to seeing if they might like to read their books. Maybe gist for another post?
Thank you for distilling the merits and purpose of creating a meaningful and positive Substack page!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading!