Great article! I too want to build a following in order to at some point, be able to make a living out of my writing. I'm in the process of finishing my first novel. It's in Spanish and it has to do with Cuba, the dictatorship, and the people who are forced to leave the country looking for freedom. I'm trying to practice in this platform and just recently I've become more serious about it. Although I'm forced to write in English I find it to be super helpful to put my ideas in order. Anyway, felt like sharing. If you relate make sure to interact.