In the Past . . .

In the past I've tried to focus most of my posts on the changes in the publishing industry, the changes in the way we read and in snippets that I've gleaned about writing, what I think constitutes good writing and things of that nature. Based on this story that was embedded in the most recent Kindle Direct Publishing Newsletter, I need to get a bit more personal.

Richard Ridley writes and interesting, albeit brief, article about how to create buzz around a new novel or story by bringing the blog reader into the writing process.

"... take that journey with your readers by talking about the ups and downs on your website, blog, or social media. Those who follow your path likely will be anxious to reach the destination and read the published product. Plus, the journey might be something they share with their friends and family, which can lead to even more readers awaiting your book."

Then he gives this little warning.

"Keep in mind, however, that there is a danger of saturating your readers with too much inside information, so you want to be careful and not bury them with details. Give them just enough to keep them interested. For the most part, you want to give them a peek inside without giving them a full-fledged tour."


It goes along with a post I read yesterday by Clare Langley-Hawthorne at The Kill Zone. In How Self Publishing Changed the Industry she writes about how things have changed for writer and authors over the last few years, mostly the positive changes. This is another positive change. The ability to connect, prior to the release of a book, with the audience that will be reading the book.

So in the coming months I think I just might provide some glimpses into my writing process. I already try to give some insight into the self-e-publishing world, like these posts, but now I can do the same for writing. Will it create buzz or silence. Don't know. Should be fun to find out.