Lots of interesting shares and discussions on a variety of topics for this SmallTalkd #8. It took several minutes to peruse.
I've been on Substack a little over two years now with two Substacks. My An Abundant life is a weekly that is closing in on 100 posts. It should be more if I really was consistent at the start. I know I missed a few…
Lots of interesting shares and discussions on a variety of topics for this SmallTalkd #8. It took several minutes to peruse.
I've been on Substack a little over two years now with two Substacks. My An Abundant life is a weekly that is closing in on 100 posts. It should be more if I really was consistent at the start. I know I missed a few this year, but I put a lot on my plate. It's still a small list of subscribers, but the size is not important. What is important that I have a pretty good open rating for the newsletter and people are enjoying it. I don't expect it to be huge because it is in the niche of Christian living.
The advice I have is that we are not meant to write for everyone. We won't supply a quality that inspires them to engage with you for the long term if you try that route. Also, you might see 10% or less of the true impact you are having because most of us read and run on to the next thing. However, we remember the things that truly grabbed us. Those will lead us to sub, but it may take several viewings of things to do so. It's a trust factor that the writer is authentic in what they write that will make us come back and fulfilling the need their writing supplies.
I can say the same for my Christian Fantasy books. That's a definite niche, but those that find them have enjoyed them and even had help with their faith. That's what I wanted to happen so I'm happy even if I'm one little fish in the sea of words.
This is why small is okay and far more fun. You can supply a niche of readers with what they truly want.
Lots of interesting shares and discussions on a variety of topics for this SmallTalkd #8. It took several minutes to peruse.
I've been on Substack a little over two years now with two Substacks. My An Abundant life is a weekly that is closing in on 100 posts. It should be more if I really was consistent at the start. I know I missed a few this year, but I put a lot on my plate. It's still a small list of subscribers, but the size is not important. What is important that I have a pretty good open rating for the newsletter and people are enjoying it. I don't expect it to be huge because it is in the niche of Christian living.
The advice I have is that we are not meant to write for everyone. We won't supply a quality that inspires them to engage with you for the long term if you try that route. Also, you might see 10% or less of the true impact you are having because most of us read and run on to the next thing. However, we remember the things that truly grabbed us. Those will lead us to sub, but it may take several viewings of things to do so. It's a trust factor that the writer is authentic in what they write that will make us come back and fulfilling the need their writing supplies.
I can say the same for my Christian Fantasy books. That's a definite niche, but those that find them have enjoyed them and even had help with their faith. That's what I wanted to happen so I'm happy even if I'm one little fish in the sea of words.
This is why small is okay and far more fun. You can supply a niche of readers with what they truly want.