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Originally Posted by Moejoe
I also believe that anything other than being satisifed with the writing itself only detracts away from the writing. If the goal becomes 'attaining x amount of a fan base' or selling 'x amount of products' then what have I become? I'm then a marketer, I'm a promoter, and none of these occupations are what I want from my life or my writing.
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Again, you set your own definitions of success for yourself, and that's fine.
As to "what you become" if you try to build an audience, you become a commercial artist. Artists who have produced top-quality work in a commercial context, without feeling like they've compromised their values or integrity, is far too long to list here.
However, "I don't want to be a promoter" etc is pretty much why publishers -- or, at least, professional intermediaries -- will likely have a role for a long time to come. Many writers simply don't want to take up all the other roles, and/or aren't as good at performing those tasks as an experienced professional.