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Veronica challenges the popular advice of 'being your own niche' for writers, especially those just starting out. Most readers initially gravitate towards content based on value - education, entertainment, inspiration - rather than the writer's personal stories. She identifies three approaches successful writers take: 1) Vision-driven, focusing on a broader 'why' like personal growth; 2) Niche-focused on a specific topic; 3) Genre-focused like poetry or travel writing. Veronica argues that writers should first establish value and community before expecting readers to follow them for who they are. Writers don't start as their own niche; they earn that status through consistent quality work over time.
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"You Are Your Niche" Is Terrible Advice For 97% of Writers →
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Veronica Llorca-Smith
Summary
Veronica challenges the popular advice of 'being your own niche' for writers, especially those just starting out. Most readers initially gravitate towards content based on value - education, entertainment, inspiration - rather than the writer's personal stories. She identifies three approaches successful writers take: 1) Vision-driven, focusing on a broader 'why' like personal growth; 2) Niche-focused on a specific topic; 3) Genre-focused like poetry or travel writing. Veronica argues that writers should first establish value and community before expecting readers to follow them for who they are. Writers don't start as their own niche; they earn that status through consistent quality work over time.
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