Aug 25, 2023Liked by Melissa Gopp-Warner (she/her)
A thought-provoking read, thank you. Something I've experienced with social media is the major mind-shift that occurred when I decided to publish independently. Long before I became a writer, I found social media a very natural way to engage with the world, but when I was querying the traditional publishing industry, the pressure to build a platform judged primarily on quantity made it a far from enjoyable experience. The moment I decided to strike out on my own, I was able to return to authentic connections with those I met online, instead of always chasing after numbers.
A thought-provoking read, thank you. Something I've experienced with social media is the major mind-shift that occurred when I decided to publish independently. Long before I became a writer, I found social media a very natural way to engage with the world, but when I was querying the traditional publishing industry, the pressure to build a platform judged primarily on quantity made it a far from enjoyable experience. The moment I decided to strike out on my own, I was able to return to authentic connections with those I met online, instead of always chasing after numbers.
That’s an important point! I’ve made wonderful, authentic connections via social media with other writers. This is something I’m still noodling on.