When I started revamping this blog, I had planned to stick to topics to which all readers could relate. I thought I could write posts that could please anyone and everyone who stumbled across this space.
Nothing too controversial.
Maybe a little more on the plain-side.
Safe.
But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that my “plan” was based on fear.
Fear of readers losing interest, fear that some readers may not relate to what fuels my stories and the types of topics I think are important to speak to within my writing.
So…no, I’m not going to limit myself to posts that don’t resonate with me just to keep random readers or even dedicated reader-followers.
I’m not going to let fear dictate the kind of writer I desire to be.
My updated About page speaks to who I am so if I lose readers along the way, oh well.
Like the lyrics of that old song, “ya can’t please everyone, so ya got to please yourself”.
And that’s exactly what I’m going to do…
Seems excellent advice, to me.
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Took me long enough to figure out! 🙂
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Write what you want to write! It’s your blog. ❤
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Exactly. If talk of diversity and representation irk some readers, that’s just the way it goes…. 🙂
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I totally relate though. Sometimes I debate on posting things that are too political or what not… but honestly, if someone is a jerk*, I don’t need them to read my blog or buy my books!
*Fill in appropriate (possible profane) descriptor here.
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Yeah, I’ll be staying away from politics for sure. But you’re right, they wouldn’t be a good fit.
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Gif from my favorite movie of ALL time!
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Two gifs. Which one?
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Oh lol the last one is from Love Jones.
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…and yes, you’re right. I stopped trying to please people on and offline a long time ago.
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👍🏾💜
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