I’ve done my homework, attended conferences,
taken dozens of classes, built a modest platform, and I’ve written two novels. What’s
missing?
Why can’t I get published?
The
state of the industry isn’t quite as friendly for new authors as it was, say,
four or five years ago. I’m finding more editors than ever asking for new
authors to have amazing platforms, in place, at the time of consideration. But
we also have to consider whether or not a particular genre is moving at the
moment. Or has another pushed to the top?
The
two novels you’ve written might have been extremely popular when you started to
write, but now the market has shifted.
Also,
a lot of authors simply DO NOT want to be involved in marketing. They want to
write, thank you very much, and after
that, leave them alone.
Dozens
of factors come into play when submitting work for an author.
But
two will never get old: hone your craft and write an amazing story.
Eventually
your topic will be hot again and ready to move. Will you be ready when it does?
It all
boils down to whether or not you have what it takes to stick it out until an
editor falls in love with your work, takes it to committee, and puts it into
print.
Perseverance!
Always perseverance!
5 comments:
Yes, Linda, yes! Perseverance is the only way. Thanks for a great post.
Blessings,
Deb
I tend to harp on this, but it's the only way a new author will get ahead. Stick to it!
Ask me how much I like marketing. (BLEAHHHHH!) Yet, the first two years my Keystone Stables books came out, I tried to go somewhere, speak somewhere, etc. once or twice a month. Yes, it was grueling, but I got my name out there, and now after 10 years, the series is still selling with over 120,000 in print. I've backed off quite a bit with physical promotion, focusing more now on social media, which is a completely different ball game.
So diff. You are right.
Stepping outside our comfort zone does stretch us but is a very good thing. Marsha - you are a great example of fruit for the labor. :-)
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