Reader Magnets "often a free bit of storytelling isn’t going to help much"

What do you guys think of this? I like thinking reader first, but this run contrary to other advice I’ve received about reader magnets.

“Too often, authors feel they should offer an example of their writing, like a short story, missing chapter, or free book.

This is great if the person who’s coming to your website already knows you and your work. Or if you write nonfiction and the short piece you’re offering helps your reader improve her life in some way.

But if you write fiction and you want to capture readers who don’t know you yet, often a free bit of storytelling isn’t going to help much.

That’s because the reader doesn’t yet know you or your writing. They don’t know if they would like your short story, book of poems, or novella. So it’s far too easy for them to pass by the sign-up form.

It’s much better to get creative and think up something that would be more attractive to your reader.”

The author of this article is Colleen M. Story. According to her bio, she is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker with over 20 years in the creative writing industry.

full article: https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/10/how-to-create-a-fun-freebie-your-newsletter-subscribers-cant-resist