Very insightful article and I think it will be answering a question many writers also ask me. Quality, fans, connection with your fans, presistence, a unique writing voice are my main ones.

My target audience has in the meantime emerged (I didn't know it from the beginning) so I can even better tailor my passion, my words for them.

Professionality is another. On the writing side and the gaining visibility side.

On the email list I disagree, but that deserves a separate story.

Thank you, Mehmet, I'm still very glad I became part of your community from the start. And I admire your hard work, your perseverance and your loyalty to us all! Keep up the good work!