@authorsarah_ If there is a formula to increase followers, I’d be the first one using it. Joking!
I believe in doing what I love. I write because I enjoy it, not because I’m chasing numbers. I never worry too much about others, I just keep writing from the heart. Readers do come around, even if it takes time. So my only advice is, focus on writing what you love, stay consistent, and enjoy the process. The followers will follow.