• You can remember the names and faces of your readers.
  • You can remember moments you had with your readers.
  • It feels like your work is a way for others to see the world differently and not just a product.
  • You receive feedback that you work influenced or even shaped the lives of your readers.

References

Blank, Dan. Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience. WeGrowMedia, 2017.