

#169: Ask Creator Science – What to create, when to focus on growth, and what I’m dismantling.
64 snips Oct 24, 2023
Listeners dive into strategies for newsletter growth and content creation, exploring tools like ConvertKit and Substack. The importance of balancing personal passion with audience interests in mastering KPIs is highlighted. It also discusses when to prioritize growth over stabilization in creative ventures using farming metaphors. Building genuine audience relationships is emphasized for enhancing engagement. Finally, the challenges of expanding a digital presence while maintaining mental balance and creating effective content are explored.
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Cost-Effective Newsletter Growth
- Grow your newsletter through recommendations, not paid advertising.
- Leverage platforms like ConvertKit, Beehive, or Substack and build relationships with other newsletter operators.
Generating Newsletter Ideas
- Find newsletter topics by asking your audience directly.
- Solicit questions on social media and look for recurring themes.
Ideal Newsletter Length
- Keep newsletter essays concise or in-depth.
- Aim for under 500 words or over 1500 words, avoiding the "medium length" trap.