The Career Author Podcast: Episode 73 - Write to Audience

After going through the data from the recent Career Author survey, J. and Zach discuss the difference between “write to market” and “write to audience.” You will discover how the guys are shifting their own approach to the writing process and more:

J. hits five years and over five hundred episodes of podcasting
Five rules you can use to manage your personal finances more effectively + the importance of shifting to a more positive mindset
What “write to audience” means and how it’s different from “write to market”
Why understanding your audience, not your genre, is the most important element of a successful publishing career in today’s changing landscape
The power of connecting with occasional readers rather than whale readers
Some of the surprising lessons Zach and J. learned from their audience survey and how they’re going to use this knowledge to shape their business
Practical advice for learning more about your own audience + why you shouldn’t rely on reader surveys
How to compile this information into a reader profile
How to use your reader profiles to shape your publishing plan and build a stronger author career

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