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Hello Everybody,
I've posted on the Fastlane Forum before about my novel-writing/self-publishing business. I've been aiming to do it the smart way, taking courses offered by people who have already succeeded, getting advice from podcasters (Joanna Penn, Mark Dawson, Chandler Bolt, and others), Facebook groups for writers, cross-promotions, etc.
Still, my success has been quite limited so far. I finally decided to face a reality and make a mental shift: children's books represent a very small share of the book market, and aren't so easily amenable to the eBook format. Also, an author interviewed on Mark Dawson's podcast stated that young adult (YA) readers are the most prolific; they often make reading a lifestyle rather than occasional hobby. So, that age group is the best one to target. And, yes, they read eBooks.
On that basis, I have decided to gear my next series towards YA readers. Once I finish my current WIP, I plan to start a new series, with a view toward a somewhat older crowd, YA. Market research on the genre will happen soon, too.
I've posted on the Fastlane Forum before about my novel-writing/self-publishing business. I've been aiming to do it the smart way, taking courses offered by people who have already succeeded, getting advice from podcasters (Joanna Penn, Mark Dawson, Chandler Bolt, and others), Facebook groups for writers, cross-promotions, etc.
Still, my success has been quite limited so far. I finally decided to face a reality and make a mental shift: children's books represent a very small share of the book market, and aren't so easily amenable to the eBook format. Also, an author interviewed on Mark Dawson's podcast stated that young adult (YA) readers are the most prolific; they often make reading a lifestyle rather than occasional hobby. So, that age group is the best one to target. And, yes, they read eBooks.
On that basis, I have decided to gear my next series towards YA readers. Once I finish my current WIP, I plan to start a new series, with a view toward a somewhat older crowd, YA. Market research on the genre will happen soon, too.
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