You can get a decent idea of the readership by reading the comments. By a very large margin, the comments sections are populated by other authors....
Something else that can be said about those blogs, at least in Konrath's case, (Besides being a really funny blogger) He's doing a public service....
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I'm sure you're right. Their fiction, and their blogs are outstanding. I'm sure their readers agree, and look forward to any new work. I know I...
I guess that is kind of my point. Is having a successful following of other authors the same as having a successful following of readers? Or is it...
For me personally, I think it is advantageous to study the traits of the people in your industry who are successful, and finding commonalities...
Yes, it is, Bay. Very difficult. There is a lot to know just in creating worthwhile fiction. (Many people have said you need a 1 million published...
It's not profitable. It's usually a dead loss. BUT, it can get you reviews as well as expose your work to more people who otherwise wouldn't have...
This happens a lot using Adobe InDesign software to create your original books. Many people, as well as publishers (Myself included) create the...
Reviews are one of those "Be careful for what you wish for" things. :) On Facebook there are pages for review swaps. You find someone in your...
Both graphics are good. The one on the left has a sci-fi feel, the one on the right has more of a fantasy feel to it. Neither bring to mind human...
I just realised how trivial that post was. I don't think the post was trivial at all. You described it beautifully. We live in different...
You can also add Elmore Leonard, and Louis L'Amour (sp?) Robert Heinlein, to that list as well. All had incredible volumes of work. Charles...
I think the character defines the conflict, then afterwards the effects of the conflict define the character. So yes they do kind of work hand in...
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