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Renton Hawkey (*rent)'s avatar

What the fuck??? That cover! 3D-printed ya'rosas? You have a weird definition of "taking a break" XD

In all seriousness, I find myself struggling with some of the same problems re: the relationship to social media in the past year. I was definitely not as productive on the actual work as I wanted to be, so I've been re-thinking my relationship to it all as well.

But yeah, damn, Inahtuu is looking good on that cover. I'll keep an eye out for the KS. Keep grinding!

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JL Johnson Jr.'s avatar

Yeah... me and breaks have a unique relationship too. That’s a different story for a different day.

I’m glad you dig the cover and the ya’rosa! I’m very excited about this next launch. I saw your most recent tease for your upcoming RDE project and I’m pumped to see more!

JL

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AuralieB's avatar

What great news!

Lots of exciting projects and upcoming story from your world and I’ll be waiting 😊

I am very happy that you put your priorities where you feel the most comfortable and where it matches what you believe in.

It may be the same where it’s more about quality than quantity (post and context wise).

Yeah they can post 3-4 times a day, but does these 3-4 posts really have the same quality of content? I support your thinking!

On another note, that’s a big bunch of printed Y’a Rosa, and I will make sure to get my hand on one of them!

I look forward to see your world growing and expending and wish you the best in your future projects!

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JL Johnson Jr.'s avatar

As always your support is appreciated! I am looking forward to working with you to design your character soon. They make their debut in book 11!

I’m hoping that a pivot back to my audience here on Substack will pay off. I have a feeling it will; Ennead, like myself, is best when allowed to be long winded.

JL

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Jon Auerbach's avatar

I hear you re: the pressure of posting "content". Every few weeks I think to myself "oh man if I only came up with this amazing Reel, then my followers would skyrocket." But at the end of the day, I think that a following on Instagram and Twitter comes from putting out the creative work you want to produce and not from putting out "content" on those channels. For me, launching the next Kickstarter has been the most effective way of getting more people reading my work, so that's what I want to focus on.

Looking forward to your next campaign!

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JL Johnson Jr.'s avatar

The myth of the viral reel had a hold on me too. I had tremendous reach but it just wasn’t translating to follows in the way I’d hoped.

I think you nailed it when you said it’s less about sharing content and more about sharing our work. Influencers and coaches can actually ride reach to monetary success. I’m not sure we can.

As always, thanks for the support.

JL

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