You may think that, as an author, you can easily publish acclaimed work and gather a dependable readership without having to build any kind of brand. It’s a fantasy, but not in the way you might think. It’s possible, though difficult, to attract an audience without building a deliberate brand, but once they arrive, they’re going
As an editor, I’ve helped authors market their books on a variety of levels. I’ve suggested minor changes to a work to better address or capture the target audience; I’ve sought out and helped craft author interviews, blog posts, and influencer marketing; and I’ve worked with authors to create engaging copy for their social media
Is trying your hand at a new genre a smart move? Yes and no. Yes, experimenting with a new genre can stretch your creative abilities and help you grow as a writer. No, publishing successfully in more than one genre is not easy. It’s possible, but it takes planning, work, and a lot of thought.
If writers share a single fear, it’s the Bibliotrice; a vast, word-eating chicken-monster that consumes nearly finished books with a ceaseless, demonic hunger. If they share a second fear, it’s having their work stolen. Rare occurrence though it is, plagiarism of this type can happen, and it makes sense to know what you should do in
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