Great video. Have the first draft of book 1 of my trilogy done. Hoping to publish spring of 2024. No website, social media, nothing because it can't afford the costs yet. At least i can still be making money with book 1 as i invest on making a website and email list before hard launching books 2 and 3 in 2025.
Thanks. 😃 I was thinking of waiting until I had the first three books in my series and slowly release as you described in this video.📚 I'm seriously considering releasing my finished book and chasing reviews and seeing if it satisfies readers. What you're saying to do actually makes a lot of sense from a business. 👍🏻 perspective.
Your videos have totally changed my perspective about self-publishing and writing in general. Thank you so much! I'm thinking of putting out my "book 1" with an ending that could work as a stand-alone novel, but with some lingering conflict that could become a sequel if readers like it. Do you think that would be effective for building a list? Or would it be be better to say explicitly that there will be a sequel?
Ideally yes, that's the way to do it. I like to end with the final battle/conflict, then have a resting scene to fill in blanks, then a final twist that hints at more conflict.
I did write my novel with the intention of informing the readers, however, I made it as entertaining as possible. I'm told I accomplished this. Time will tell. I'm a first-time writer that basically learned to write as I wrote -- not recommended, but I was impatient. The story morphed into an epic 200,000 word behemoth that I'm considering converting into a trilogy. Editing, publishing, and marketing just one first-book is daunting enough, three terrifies me. Any advice? I will watch your helpful vid again, and bookmark it. So nice to finally find an experienced serial-writer that discusses the details. Thanks!
Historical outliers aren't appropriate because of the massive change in competition; plus for 2 centuries, art was "new" and "different" - it isn't anymore; consumers decide what to pay for; and they pay for what they enjoy. But also: few historical writers - Kafka especially, who wrote for himself and wanted his books burned - would have been successful without someone taking over and championing their work (finding the market; selling the goods). It didn't happen by accident; and it wasn't because people liked it (most early critics hated Kafka). Given a few decades or centuries, unique work can flourish, but I don't think that's the case anymore - if you die and your work hasn't taken off, your friends or relatives probably won't go out and champion the manuscripts you've left behind unless they can see the commercial potential.
Hi! You're a very perceptive person with great advice. I have a trilogy, but all three are already written. Who do you suggest for good book cover art? Also, is the underlying reality that the author is the one to write the blurb? I can't afford to pay someone to read my stories any more as I'm spent out after 2 editors... but, it seems having a well written blurb by a pro is best, right? It's probably a foolish question but... is there such thing as summarizing your story and trying to find someone to base a well written blurb on your summary? I guess I'll try the release one at a time slowly approach as it seems that is best for those who have written all three. Is that right? Thanks for taking the time to create this video!
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Great video. Have the first draft of book 1 of my trilogy done. Hoping to publish spring of 2024. No website, social media, nothing because it can't afford the costs yet. At least i can still be making money with book 1 as i invest on making a website and email list before hard launching books 2 and 3 in 2025.
congrats on your first draft!
Thanks. 😃 I was thinking of waiting until I had the first three books in my series and slowly release as you described in this video.📚 I'm seriously considering releasing my finished book and chasing reviews and seeing if it satisfies readers. What you're saying to do actually makes a lot of sense from a business. 👍🏻 perspective.
it's kinda sad but true, you should only write to entertain not for a purpose, don't reinvent the wheel, that's how the masses like, and want it
Great perspective adjustment. Thanks Derek!
Your videos have totally changed my perspective about self-publishing and writing in general. Thank you so much!
I'm thinking of putting out my "book 1" with an ending that could work as a stand-alone novel, but with some lingering conflict that could become a sequel if readers like it. Do you think that would be effective for building a list? Or would it be be better to say explicitly that there will be a sequel?
Ideally yes, that's the way to do it. I like to end with the final battle/conflict, then have a resting scene to fill in blanks, then a final twist that hints at more conflict.
I did write my novel with the intention of informing the readers, however, I made it as entertaining as possible. I'm told I accomplished this. Time will tell. I'm a first-time writer that basically learned to write as I wrote -- not recommended, but I was impatient. The story morphed into an epic 200,000 word behemoth that I'm considering converting into a trilogy. Editing, publishing, and marketing just one first-book is daunting enough, three terrifies me. Any advice? I will watch your helpful vid again, and bookmark it. So nice to finally find an experienced serial-writer that discusses the details. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the help.
...What about Kafka and Borges?... Did they write books that readers wanted or that readers needed?... (Good advices, though. Thank you very much).
Historical outliers aren't appropriate because of the massive change in competition; plus for 2 centuries, art was "new" and "different" - it isn't anymore; consumers decide what to pay for; and they pay for what they enjoy.
But also: few historical writers - Kafka especially, who wrote for himself and wanted his books burned - would have been successful without someone taking over and championing their work (finding the market; selling the goods). It didn't happen by accident; and it wasn't because people liked it (most early critics hated Kafka). Given a few decades or centuries, unique work can flourish, but I don't think that's the case anymore - if you die and your work hasn't taken off, your friends or relatives probably won't go out and champion the manuscripts you've left behind unless they can see the commercial potential.
One at a time is the way I was going to go, so thank you.
Good advice. As always.
Hi! You're a very perceptive person with great advice. I have a trilogy, but all three are already written. Who do you suggest for good book cover art? Also, is the underlying reality that the author is the one to write the blurb? I can't afford to pay someone to read my stories any more as I'm spent out after 2 editors... but, it seems having a well written blurb by a pro is best, right? It's probably a foolish question but... is there such thing as summarizing your story and trying to find someone to base a well written blurb on your summary? I guess I'll try the release one at a time slowly approach as it seems that is best for those who have written all three. Is that right? Thanks for taking the time to create this video!
18:35 😃 all great advice!
Thanks Derek.
Launch your book to number 1 best seller
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Insider secrets of sucessful self publishing authors..
16:45 😃