tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post7039732633939647892..comments2023-09-30T01:18:33.562-04:00Comments on R.A.W. **Random Acts of Writing**: The Write MarketKristi Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-33773059641360641122009-10-22T01:25:19.306-04:002009-10-22T01:25:19.306-04:00At the conference this month, this same subject wa...At the conference this month, this same subject was brought up. I feel two sides on this. <br /><br />A.) You must write what you feel to write. You can't fabricate a good book, I don't care who you are. You must have some liking or interest in what you're writing or you might discover that you really like writing something you never thought you would.<br /><br />B.) You have to write what sells. Obviously. The market is ever-changing is ridiculous. Everyone at the conference is saying agents aren't looking for vampire books but I'm sorry people; look at the shelves. Of course they are. Just because someone made a big hit with something doesn't mean that they won't buy anymore.<br /><br />On another note, there is nothing new out there. I like the word fresh. It's like cooking. Everyone eats eggs and eggs don't taste good after a while but cook a new, fresh batch, and you're good to go. And no, you can't just write what you know. Write what you like, write what's in demand but put a piece of YOU in what you write and it should be "fresh." That's my spin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-74166331332499799712009-10-21T16:09:47.587-04:002009-10-21T16:09:47.587-04:00Kristi, I agree with you. If you write to what is...Kristi, I agree with you. If you write to what is popular now, but your heart isn't in it, then you will never be able to finish the book, much less edit it until it shines. You will grow bored long before then. I say stick with what you love.Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-15784714702886004902009-10-21T13:55:06.467-04:002009-10-21T13:55:06.467-04:00I love the discussion going from this post. I have...I love the discussion going from this post. I have to say I really agree with all your comments. It's very important to stay true to your heart!Kristi Faithhttp://kristfaith.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-87858195427211023952009-10-21T12:48:23.821-04:002009-10-21T12:48:23.821-04:00Also, the most important thing to remember is that...Also, the most important thing to remember is that you should watch the market and trends, and know where you fit in. If you notice that something you are interested in is doing well in the market then go ahead and jump on it. But don't write something just because it is a trend especially if it isn't something that you read or already had an idea for. It just won't be good and you will have wasted all that time when you could have been writing something that is to your strengths and will be good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370670423819447249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-55549448481172017262009-10-21T11:51:53.144-04:002009-10-21T11:51:53.144-04:00Yep, I think we've all wondered if we're w...Yep, I think we've all wondered if we're writing something salable. But since we all know most things don't sell it's so much better just to write what we love. If my heart is in a project it will be so much better than if I'm writing to fill a market niche.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-55020119992209603662009-10-21T11:50:41.886-04:002009-10-21T11:50:41.886-04:00Don't forget the life cycle of a trend. Writer...Don't forget the life cycle of a trend. Writer writes a book, it hits the shelves, and either is instantly a best seller or climbs to bestseller via the word of mouth chain. Readers want more books like the best seller. Publishers look at all submissions they already have in house and through the pipe line and put those similarly themed books out. Before long the marketplace has a whole bunch of books in that theme. Other writers notice a trend and decide to capitalize and start writing their own similar books. They then submit those books 3 months to a year after the trend was noticed. A new bestseller/trend hits big and publishers start scrambling for the new trend. Many of the books written strictly for the trend don't find a home because publishers are now looking for the newer trend. <br /><br />This is an abbreviation of the life cycle of trends that I've seen on several writers sites (of course I can't remember which ones right now). And this is why writing toward trends generally don't work. Of course, we must always put in, this doesn't apply to everyone. Some people will notice the trend write something truly great and their book will be the exception to the rule because it will shine and still get published even though the trend is over. Some trends also last longer than others so those that notice the trend first might do well while those that don't notice till later will be on the tail end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370670423819447249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-43171687247413236202009-10-21T10:56:38.142-04:002009-10-21T10:56:38.142-04:00Kristi, *laughing hysterically*.
I had my head in...Kristi, *laughing hysterically*.<br /><br />I had my head in the same clouds. *laughing hysterically* I have to write what burns in me, the market is an after thought.<br /><br />Can I please strike it big so I can quit my day job at least?<br /><br />Happy writing...Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-64998284943981084762009-10-21T10:24:28.724-04:002009-10-21T10:24:28.724-04:00Although I think considering the market is importa...Although I think considering the market is important, I think it is more important to write from your heart. It will show if you don't.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-56703987124533813772009-10-21T10:08:53.078-04:002009-10-21T10:08:53.078-04:00As often as I hear "write for the market"...As often as I hear "write for the market", I hear "write the story you have to tell". Very liberating.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-2211630614506968332009-10-21T09:56:50.913-04:002009-10-21T09:56:50.913-04:00Kristi,
You've said a mouthful. "Write wh...Kristi,<br />You've said a mouthful. "Write what you know" is a very old adage, but I'm not sure that any of us know enough to carry us very far. Still, if we can find what we love and research it, perhaps we can then figure out where the market is for what we love. At least, I continue to hold out hope. ~ Yaya<br /><br />http://yayashome.blogspot.comYaya' s Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766073744832801633noreply@blogger.com