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1,000 True Fans

07.10.08 | Comment?

Originally posted 3/8/08

I’ve been thinking about this article by Kevin Kelly (who’s been mentioned before on this blog) ever since I read it on Thursday. I think everyone interesting in a career as a creative in the 21st century should read it:

1,000 True Fans

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It’s particularly interesting to me this year because of my focus on wanting to be making a living with my writing by November 1st.

UPDATE 7/3/08: Kelly has since further explored this idea:

Better Than Free
The Reality of Depending on True Fans
The Case Against 1,000 True Fans
Wagging the Long Tail of Love
People Want to Pay

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