Is “I, Reader” for Generation X? (Aside)
There is one theme left in this I, Reader series, and I find myself reflecting on the next stage. This was just a first cut, an attempt to give some form to a number of ideas that have been cooking for a while, living a half-life in text files. I am pleased with the progress so far and think maybe it will be worthwhile to write a second, serious draft next year, probably offline.
A key question I have been reflecting on is the target audience. It would be naive to think that everyone is interested, especially given my focus on things readerly and geeky. I also recognize that the value I place on offline time may not be shared by that group we call millennials, those who seem to be online all the time. I think my writings share my Generation X bias, a perspective old enough to predate mainstream digital technology, while young enough to be comfortable and adept with it. I think it’s fine to have a narrow target audience, especially given the trend to niche publishing. At the same time, I think Generation X provides a unique bridge between the two groups, so the book may have wider appeal for that reason.
Any thoughts on the interest group for I, Reader?
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