If you don't want this happening to you, it would be in your best interest to learn which keywords are best
for books in your genre.
I don't read
many books in this genre, but this debut is strong enough that I'd really like to continue with the series.
The editor you would trust would be one that has
edited books in a genre similar to yours, preferably successful books that you know, and for extra bonus books you love.
Start reading reviews from top and
bottom books in your genre and create a list of trends, demands, stellar compliments, etc. as a way to develop inspiration for your next release.
This challenge is a good way to read a
few books in genres you wouldn't normally pick up and potentially find a new favorite author in the process.
If the people interested in the bestselling
books in your genre don't like your book, you have a packaging or product problem.
We're not suggesting that you write an
entire book in a genre you're not passionate about, but what about an article or short story?
My current publishing houses have a contractual option to see my
next book in the genre I've written for them — suspense and YA, for example.
Instead of marketing to all women, market your eBook to moms that have two or more children, are between ages 30 - 45 and have
purchased books in your genre before.