Eleanor Anstruther, an acclaimed novelist and creator of The Literary Obsessive on Substack, dives into her journey of shifting from traditional publishing to indie success. She shares her experiences with rejection, the excitement of serializing fiction, and the art of building a devoted audience. Eleanor discusses her unique strategies for engaging readers on Substack, the importance of maintaining creative control, and offers practical tips for aspiring writers. Her journey emphasizes resilience, community, and the transformative power of embracing one’s artist DNA.