Audience
“Some jokes are just for me.”
The audience is important, but so is the writer.
No, you don't need 10,000 followers to get a book deal
But what do you need?
No more boring drawings!
What's interesting to you, is interesting to others.
Attention retention
... not attention attraction.
The audience effect
Why we change when others are watching.
What if you couldn't reach anyone new?
Growth vs. Retention.
How To Build Your Audience When Your Topic Is You
On attracting a community of people with shared interests.
1,000 fans (which sort?)
Choose your fans, choose your future.
Activation vs. persuasion
Should you hustle for new people or serve the ones who care?
The problem with most newsletters
... including Substacks.