Building an Indie Community

I’m learning a lot by interacting with each of you in our thread discussions and in the comment sections. It’s been a highlight of my experience since starting the Substack in 2021. There’s something special about connecting with like-minded individuals, despite that connection taking place via a screened interface syncing us into a shared virtual world. I’d wager we’re experiencing a transformation of sorts, a shift in how we develop and engage with entertainment, and, subsequently, its creators. Gone are the days when an author might publish a story and never interact with readers unless on a book tour. Now, the book tour can exist in an ethereal realm, ever-present and constantly engaging. How does this affect the relationship between reader and writer? And where do we go from here?...