67 - The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos
Update: 2021-08-09
Description
We’re exploring five problematic platform-building practices:
The “swollen ego” bio
Inflated follower counts
Platform plugins
Bestseller lists
“Award-winning author” taglines
I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!
The “swollen ego” bio
Inflated follower counts
Platform plugins
Bestseller lists
“Award-winning author” taglines
I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!
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