I set a goal to publish ten fantasy stories I named New World Challenge, and the last two stories, the sixth and seventh sequel, were Premium Posts for two days. I sold a few of them for 100YP. That was a big success for me but was also a test for my audience, but also for me as an author. Firstly, I have never done it before, all my content was always free to read and comment so I wanted to check it out - checking my confidence but also kind of see how many people are truly interested in that kind of challenge and content I make because I usually put promotions on them. It's truly a double-edged sword. Secondly, although I know my content is original and want to have something in return from every reader, I decided to remove Premium Posts out because I feel like it makes people mad. So I become kind of curious, why is the collective mindset about premium posts like it's something bad or inadvisable? In my opinion, it's not bad, it's a tool. A knife can't be good or bad, it's a neutral tool. But, what people make out of it, it's the point - you can kill the man or you can cut bread. The principle is the same with Premium Post - what the author makes out of it. But generally, artists are living from the audience and their contention, their feedback on the marked content, and Yoors are having a weird audience, I have to admit. Money perception is the key, I think. I feel like the audience thinks it's all about the money. But, I know me, for me it's about honest feedback, about building a truly interested audience, about appreciation for the work posted inside the Premium Post. That's the goal I tried to reach with the audience who already reading my posts. I'm truly grateful for every single one of you!!! So, the New World Challenge is now open and free, except for the last 10th story I planned to publish as Premium because that's the part that will go for the Writers of the Future contest.
Thirdly, I'd not give up on the Premium Posts, I'll soon make Poetry Bundle Premium Posts, because it will be inspired by my own personal experiences and reasons why I end up in hospital a few weeks ago, (truly rich experience) and I think it will be food or the soul, for anyone who is ready to give something in return to have it!
My question is: How do you feel about the Premium Posts? After you give the answer, ask yourself why is that so? Thank you everybody for your kindness and answer!

P.S
@Madeleine I noticed u have some experience with Bundle Premium posts, can you please be kind and explain to me how it works exactly in a comment or in a private message? Thank you so much! 🤗 🤟

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