Why serious writers refuse to follow trends

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Social media is full of advice on which tropes are selling and what genres are dying. But chasing trends is one of the easiest ways for writers to burn out.

Let's break down the difference between trend-chasing and market awareness and talk about why writing for the reader’s heart will always beat writing for the market.

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⏱️ TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Following writing trends
00:25 - The publishing timeline trap
02:46 - How trend-chasing causes burnout
04:39 - Market awareness
06:36 - Write for lasting relevance
07:06 - Build a steady writing practice
07:57 - Step off the trend carousel

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