I’ve heard it said more than once, by people who know the publishing business inside and out: You can’t get by with just one book. Why not?
FIrst off, you don’t have much of anything to give away. Sure, you could offer a few chapters free; and Amazon can help you with that, using their “Look Inside” feature.
At the very least, you might want to pull out a short story from your novel’s larger scope. Something with a beginning and an ending, and maybe a cliffhanger to lure readers into your full-length work.
it wouldn’t hurt to keep writing, fast as you can
Here’s the problem: Once you’ve gathered a brand new reader, now a lovely fresh fan of your writing, where can you send them after they reach “The End“? So two books is better. Most publishers agree that three is your best first number.
This infographic, based on the amazing publishing guide, Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)
Do you have to have this many books to make the system work? Probably not, but it wouldn’t hurt to keep writing, fast as you can. A loyal reader is a treasure to be gathered and guarded. Once you have fans who love you, keep on rewarding them for their attention. How? Just follow the green arrows.
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