That's what we do when we market our books - try to get the story out to readers. It's why we write, yes? To share the stories of the characters that live in our minds and hearts? So if our objective is to make money, then I can't relate to that. Obviously, one would welcome the call from Oprah and a place on the New York Times bestseller list. But if that's why you write, then I wonder how involved your heart can be.
There's a place for genre writing: take the recipe or formula of the romance novel or mystery, and apply it to a set of characters and a time/place that provides a "hook" of some kind. And then, crank 'em out.
For me, the focus is about writing the kind of book I like to read, and then finding a way to share my excitement about it with others. Without sounding like the biggest egomaniac ever, it's hard to strike the right balance when you want to encourage people to read your book, share their enthusiasm (but not the actual book) with others, and help spread the word. The best thing is the word of mouth from readers who post comments or reviews that attract others to pick up the book.
Why read this, even? Is the constant struggle of a self-published author of interest to anyone? I hope it is. Writing a blog feels alot like being in therapy, without the feedback from the shrink in the chair. It IS all about me, and how I feel. And how much I need you to like my book (and therefore, me). Yikes! Time to stop now!!!
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