I've been reading a bit lately about blogs/Twitter, etc, and how to understand where one's market is. As a result, this blog will be undergoing some changes. Up until now I've tried to keep my focus on writing about writing. I've come to realize though that when I get around to publishing my novel I want to already have an audience. And to build the proper audience for the type of fiction I write I need to alter the content of my posts.
This means a couple things: I'm going to be experimenting with the content I write here, changing it around from time to time. I may also ask for input as to what you, as my audience, would like from me.
Here's what I know: my fiction will fall into the contemporary/literary fiction genre. To be a bit more specific, if you like a good human interest tale, this is where I fit in. Maybe Richard Paul Evans with more depth and (hopefully) better prose. More like Frank Conroy or Ernest J. Gaines, I suppose. Run a parental alienation theme through it and you have my first novel, tentatively entitled, A Father Erased.
Anyway, I just wanted to inform you, dear reader, of my aim and intentions with this blog and hope you come along and enjoy the ride. As always, thanks for reading.
3 comments:
About blog writing, I've heard people say, "Write what you want to read," and in the opposite direction, "Don't just write about what interests you, reach out to your readers." I think fiction writers who are blog writers also get the added responsibility of showcasing their writing. Tall order!
One of the great things about blogging, though, is you have a chance to constantly reinvent and experiment.
I enjoy reading what you have to say, Chris, and I look forward to reading more!
Keri, I couldn't agree more. And I have also been thinking about doing something like "Fiction Fridays," wherein I post a portion of my work-in-progress.
David, thanks for the kind words.
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