#Writing Pro Tip

The Secret To Grow Your Audience: Reading Reciprocity — You Can’t Skip This Step and Expect Success

Medium is a community, if you want community support — you have to support the community

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Nine months ago, I was feeling stagnant and defeated and I wrote this piece:

I Need Some (Writer’s) Love & A Lift

My goal was: 500 followers and a minimum of 100 views and readers for every post. While I surpassed my goal of followers. My readership is a slow build and I’m actually enjoying the journey.

Back then and somewhat now, my want for followers and readers was based on my financial need and wanting a sense of place and accomplishment. Two men from ILLUMINATION responded and advised me to “read more”. At first, I was offended thinking they were “mansplaining” the process, but I was open to feedback. We ended up having an interesting exchange and I have to admit — they were right.

I’ve spent the last 9 months improving my writing, reading and becoming true fans of some of…