Well put question. To fiction or not to fiction? Sometimes, I feel like I'm betraying myself when I publish "it". But then, I find myself using a great time doing it. Maybe a middle of the road is the way to go (for me). Historical fiction, for example. But based on a real event. Is there a name for that style?
Personally, I have always liked your essays and memoires, so my vote will go there to give you the input to work with. But I will say this: I think you should definitely do what feels right to write. I'm thinking recently for myself also about what to put out—i.e., not to make it too inconsistent, finding out what readers coming to gather from reading it, etc.—but in this medium, I guess all art, it always remains a bit of an elusive object. Putting yourself on the page is the only bet I can think of worth placing—wherever that leads.
You gotta publish what the heart wants to publish haha
I enjoy reading whatever you write, so if given the choice I’d have tapped on both answers, even though I tapped on Yes😉
I really enjoy everything you write, so keep going on writing the way you do 😉
Of course, Andrei! I'll enjoy anything you put out, but obviously I'm keen to read any fiction you write :)
Go for it!
I love reading fiction.
*having a great time...
Well put question. To fiction or not to fiction? Sometimes, I feel like I'm betraying myself when I publish "it". But then, I find myself using a great time doing it. Maybe a middle of the road is the way to go (for me). Historical fiction, for example. But based on a real event. Is there a name for that style?
Option 3.
Do whatever the heck you want! Always!
With my support. 😊
Keep it varied!
Write what your driven to do.
Caveats toward fiction: Substack is oversaturated with essay and creative nonfiction.
Caveats toward essay and creative non-fiction: Substack audience both in-app and out don't read fiction as widely as essay and creative non-fiction.
Conclusion: write what you're driven to do.
listen to factorial zero, do whatever makes you happy not what i think you should be doing
Personally, I have always liked your essays and memoires, so my vote will go there to give you the input to work with. But I will say this: I think you should definitely do what feels right to write. I'm thinking recently for myself also about what to put out—i.e., not to make it too inconsistent, finding out what readers coming to gather from reading it, etc.—but in this medium, I guess all art, it always remains a bit of an elusive object. Putting yourself on the page is the only bet I can think of worth placing—wherever that leads.
Yes ! Follow your heart. You are talented at both.