How to “Write to Market” (Plotting and Tropes) - Derek Murphy

In this blog post, Derek Murphy talks about the importance of being able to "write to market" in order to be sure you books will sell.  

He says:  "Writing to market is about satisfying readers, and making sure they read till the very end, so getting the conclusion right is critical". 

Meanwhile, Hilary Mantel talks about whether to write for your audience or for yourself.  

What do you think:  write for your audience or for yourself?  Please comment/share.  Thanks.  

On another note, we are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology..  Please message us on this site if you would like more information or to submit your story.  

How to Get 1000+ Book Reviews

In this video, Derek Murphy describes his strategies on how to get reviews, including how to ask for reviews without asking for reviews.  

What is the relationship between pricing, freebies, sales and reviews?  How can you get higher quality reviews?  Derek Murphy shares some of his experiences.  

This is my most recent of a series of blog posts on how to get book reviews.  See also: Joanna Penn: How To Get Reviews For Your Book.  

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