You’ve planned what you’re doing, you’ve started putting words to the page, and you’ve published some chapters of your serial fiction project.

So…where is everyone?

Part 4 of our Crafting serial fiction mini-series attempts to grapple with that exact question. In here you’ll find:

* Finding readers:

* Figuring out your publishing model

* Whether to mix non-fiction and fiction

* The reality of newsletter growth timescales

* Algorithms and how to not go mad

* How to get noticed on Substack Notes

* BookFunnel, collaborations, podcasts and more

* Handling feedback:

* Most readers are quiet and that’s fine

* When and how to dive into your comments sections

* Responding to positive comments

* How to manage rude and abusive comments

* What to do about constructive criticism and polite negativity

* Community:

* The snowball effect

* Using Substack Chat, Discord

* Discussion posts

* Livestreams

* Recognising names and faces

Plus some other bits and pieces. You know me and S.E. Reid.

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