I struggle with the target audience of the book *I want to write.* I highlight that phrase as I am not sure it will be the book *I do write.* I *want* to write a book about Santa Claus in a semi-biographical yet fictional way, but what genre is that?!? What is the genre of a book that is part fiction, part autobiography, and part self-help? Add in Santa, and it just gets more confusing. Am I writing the book equivalent of a platypus?
I republished my book hoping for a boost in sales, but what I got was a royal pain in the backside with Amazon! I kept my reviews, but it took some doing, and, yeah, having two versions out there isn’t fun for the reason you mentioned. Good luck on the relaunch!
Diane this was so helpful and a must read not only for those who are thinking about a relaunch but by those of us who are trying to publish and need to learn how to do it right. Soooo much information! happy to be on your team
I struggle with the target audience of the book *I want to write.* I highlight that phrase as I am not sure it will be the book *I do write.* I *want* to write a book about Santa Claus in a semi-biographical yet fictional way, but what genre is that?!? What is the genre of a book that is part fiction, part autobiography, and part self-help? Add in Santa, and it just gets more confusing. Am I writing the book equivalent of a platypus?
I republished my book hoping for a boost in sales, but what I got was a royal pain in the backside with Amazon! I kept my reviews, but it took some doing, and, yeah, having two versions out there isn’t fun for the reason you mentioned. Good luck on the relaunch!
Helpful read for pivoting in general, not just a book relaunch! I have lots of fresh ideas now :)
Diane this was so helpful and a must read not only for those who are thinking about a relaunch but by those of us who are trying to publish and need to learn how to do it right. Soooo much information! happy to be on your team
This is really helpful. I'm thinking about doing this as well
Really useful article. At some point I will relaunch my novel but I want to get the next two in the series done first.
These are great tips and an excellent summary. Thank you!