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5 Ugly Truths Every Online Writer Must Face (To Build An Audience)
Forget perfect writing — readers want this instead
Warning: this is going to be tough.
Like biting into a raw kale stem — but packed with nutrients your writing is starving for.
Writing online feels a bit like running through a battlefield in flip-flops. Most writers end up wounded, limping around, wondering why nobody notices their beautiful, blood-splattered work.
You need every unfair advantage you can shove into your backpack.
Here’s the beautiful (and slightly terrifying) truth: Anyone can build an audience. But only if you’re willing to rip open your heart and face some painful truths head-on.
Most writers are slowly withering because they’re clinging to myths. Slowly strangling their growth. If you’re ready to escape the trap of mediocrity that’s keeping you invisible and broke….
Then take a deep breath. We’re about to plunge into the icy, uncomfortable waters of reality.
1. Your readers don’t need perfection — they need you
Ever sat at your keyboard, fingers hovering in midair, convinced you have nothing worth saying?
