I loved this! At the start of my writing journey, I was writing what I thought agents and publishers wanted. Now, I write what I want to. I'd rather be authentic in my path - and I'm not afraid to delve into the darker, less conventional paths. Why be boxed by genre constraints? Why not push the limits? There will always be someone out t…
I loved this! At the start of my writing journey, I was writing what I thought agents and publishers wanted. Now, I write what I want to. I'd rather be authentic in my path - and I'm not afraid to delve into the darker, less conventional paths. Why be boxed by genre constraints? Why not push the limits? There will always be someone out there who will appreciate your work. It's just a matter of finding them, much like matchmaking - and never forget, a writer's best tool is connecting to readers. BookTok and Wattpad are wonderful communities for this. You get to learn so much from readers' perspectives by connecting directly with them and building a base for your work. Good luck and thanks for sharing this insightful article x SJ
I loved this! At the start of my writing journey, I was writing what I thought agents and publishers wanted. Now, I write what I want to. I'd rather be authentic in my path - and I'm not afraid to delve into the darker, less conventional paths. Why be boxed by genre constraints? Why not push the limits? There will always be someone out there who will appreciate your work. It's just a matter of finding them, much like matchmaking - and never forget, a writer's best tool is connecting to readers. BookTok and Wattpad are wonderful communities for this. You get to learn so much from readers' perspectives by connecting directly with them and building a base for your work. Good luck and thanks for sharing this insightful article x SJ