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Raveen's avatar

For me, I mainly write on things that I'm passionate about, and/or about my opinions and musings on various issues and topics.

Wise and practical points!

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Alex Mathers's avatar

good to hear it Raveen, thanks!

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SJStone's avatar

Here's my question -- I'm writing everything and producing stuff like nobody's business. But I wonder if I'm doing too much, posting too much, handing out too much candy. Do I need to dial it back? If I just delivered about 100k words in a 35-episode serialized fiction in the last six months, am I going too fast? Should I be worried about readers keeping up, or should I just keep rolling. Because I have so many stories swirling around, and my WIP pile is insane.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

Hey, absolutely keep writing as you're on a productivity run - continue to build these assets in the form of stories - go as far as you can as long as you feel energised from this work. Figure out a publishing schedule that does not lose readers. You can't please all readers, but follow a schedule that keeps your main fans happy without overloading them. If you have too much material, you can always schedule them to release later or more slowly, or on different platforms.

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catharine j. anderson's avatar

I was surprised how many people write about getting subscribers as though that is the goal of writing.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

indeed

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Ben Detalle's avatar

I relate to much of what you wrote here Alex. Thanks for sharing.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

thanks Ben!

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Sakshi Gupta's avatar

It was really helpful. Thanks for this 😌

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Alex Mathers's avatar

thanks Sakshi

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Kenny Alami's avatar

I’ve been having fun writing about my adventures since I quit my job last year. It does make a difference. Previously I would write about my professional industry (design and then automation), but I wasn’t excited about the topic.

Now, I’m having way more fun and it’s great motivation. I’m not sure how long it’s going to take and I’m sure I’ll eventually pivot. But I’ll take it while it lasts!

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Alex Mathers's avatar

Pivoting and evolving is part of the process.

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Kenny Alami's avatar

That’s a good reminder. I’m trying to take new adventures with that lens now.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

Nice

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Excellent points Alex, thanks. I especially like not needing to necessarily be in a positive head space every time I write. As you said, elevate the energy as best I can and then get on with it. Don’t wait for a miracle in the form of the energy-bestowing fairy.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

Thanks Donna - that fairy can be shy.

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Holly Starley's avatar

So. Much. Good. Advice. here!! Very glad to have found your work, Alex.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

thanks Holly!

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