Let's talk about money and fame! Do you want to make a livable wage from your book sales? if you research a thousand different authors, you'll get just as many answers. Everyone's journey is unique to them, just as yours will be unique to you.
Regardless of whether you follow advice that says you need to pursue a traditional publisher or you should self-publish or you need to be active on Goodreads or Wattpad or Instagram or (fill in the blank) -- the common thread through these writers' sage advice is this:
Write often and write well.
When I find authors I love, I'll read everything they write. If they only have one story out there, then I try to remember to check on them later; however, I don't always. It may be years down the road when I remember them and see if they have anything new (if it happens at all).
If you want to make money from your writing, you need to have multiple titles. When that reader finds your story and loves it, she'll be thrilled to see you have more, and you'll be thrilled that she buys them all. The more titles you have, the more likely readers are to discover you.
Just don't forget about the last part of the advice. Give them your best effort.
There was a writer I discovered when she had a few titles. Her stories were cute; although, her writing occasionally grated my nerves. I still read her works because the stories were so engaging. Fast forward a couple of years, and she had over 50 titles! 50!!! I picked up a book and began reading it, expecting the quality I'd seen in the past. It was gone. It felt like she'd thrown the story together, and the things that had irritated me about her writing previously were now amplified. I could be wrong in assuming that the quick release of so many titles meant that she'd rushed through it. All I know is her new stuff turned me off.
So, find that balance of producing new works quickly while taking the time to make sure it's the best you can give your readers. Both you and your readers will be happy you did.
Regardless of whether you follow advice that says you need to pursue a traditional publisher or you should self-publish or you need to be active on Goodreads or Wattpad or Instagram or (fill in the blank) -- the common thread through these writers' sage advice is this:
Write often and write well.
When I find authors I love, I'll read everything they write. If they only have one story out there, then I try to remember to check on them later; however, I don't always. It may be years down the road when I remember them and see if they have anything new (if it happens at all).
If you want to make money from your writing, you need to have multiple titles. When that reader finds your story and loves it, she'll be thrilled to see you have more, and you'll be thrilled that she buys them all. The more titles you have, the more likely readers are to discover you.
Just don't forget about the last part of the advice. Give them your best effort.
There was a writer I discovered when she had a few titles. Her stories were cute; although, her writing occasionally grated my nerves. I still read her works because the stories were so engaging. Fast forward a couple of years, and she had over 50 titles! 50!!! I picked up a book and began reading it, expecting the quality I'd seen in the past. It was gone. It felt like she'd thrown the story together, and the things that had irritated me about her writing previously were now amplified. I could be wrong in assuming that the quick release of so many titles meant that she'd rushed through it. All I know is her new stuff turned me off.
So, find that balance of producing new works quickly while taking the time to make sure it's the best you can give your readers. Both you and your readers will be happy you did.
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