Becoming polarizing and not sugar-coating your ideas and thinking is a pretty good formula to stand out in the writing world where most are afraid to offend others.
Marketing and sales for fiction aren't too different from nonfiction, but if I were you, I'd find someone successful in sci-fi/fantasy and learn how they specifically leveraged their stories. There are certain tactice, like character and world fandoms, community building, and even pitching to TV/movies that are similar but different enough to want to seek specific help from successful fiction marketers. Just my 2 cents, and as someone who has never marketed fiction :P
It's all in the not-stopping muscle. Through hell or high water, you can build something great if you just don't stop.
Quick question... are you still doing work on Medium? ✍
You are an inspiration for upcoming writers..
Like you said, you share your opinions the way it is not for anyone to like you
And I think that's how we should be.
Create your content believing there is one person that content is for..
You aren't creating content for everyone
I love your honesty about yourself and appreciate these wonderful tips. Congratulations on your success!
Love your breakdown and tips.
Becoming polarizing and not sugar-coating your ideas and thinking is a pretty good formula to stand out in the writing world where most are afraid to offend others.
Keep it up!
You're definitely an inspiration!
wow, great breakdown! 🤩
Great stuff Michael! Subscribed.
Thanks for the help! I’m a fiction author. I write a lot of sci-fi and fantasy. Where can I learn marketing and business skills for my writing?
Marketing and sales for fiction aren't too different from nonfiction, but if I were you, I'd find someone successful in sci-fi/fantasy and learn how they specifically leveraged their stories. There are certain tactice, like character and world fandoms, community building, and even pitching to TV/movies that are similar but different enough to want to seek specific help from successful fiction marketers. Just my 2 cents, and as someone who has never marketed fiction :P
I appreciate the help. Thank you so much!
Great read!