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Choose The Publishing Game You Want
- Traditional and independent publishing reward different behaviors, from awards and media attention to algorithms, advertising, and direct reader reach.
- Authors should choose the publishing game that matches their goals, personality, and desired level of control.
A Backlist Lets Authors Test Different Games
- Joanna Penn moved her Brook and Daniel crime series into Kindle Unlimited after recognizing that successful books in that category commonly use KU and advertising.
- Her wider backlist lets her test different strategies by series.
A.G. Riddle Built His Debut Around Strengths
- A.G. Riddle left software entrepreneurship after realizing he loved creating but not running a company, then spent two and a half years rewriting his first novel.
- He chose science-based thrillers because they matched his strengths and an underserved audience.