The Rational Writer: A to Z by Mindy Klasky

Author:Mindy Klasky
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: storybundle, nonfiction, writing
Publisher: Book View Café
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Money also functions as a proxy when authors decide whether they should continue writing in one genre or experiment in others. An author might sell very well in one genre but only poorly in another. The writer then faces a decision: to continue writing in the poorly selling segment of the market or to write exclusively in the successful genre (or some other genre).

Of course, many factors might contribute to this decision beyond the financial bottom line. Authors might diversify their writing in anticipation of market changes. They might simply enjoy a new corner of the writing world. They might be experimenting with finding a new voice, accepting one or more less successful work(s) as they hone their skills.

But if all other things are equal, authors will likely choose genres where they sell well. Money shapes the artistic direction.

Many of us would love to believe that we write for a sense of artistic fulfillment, that we create entertainment and/or art for our own enjoyment and for the enjoyment of our readers. But the rational writer understands that there’s more at stake. Dollars matter. Addressing those financial realities head-on can ultimately lead to greater career satisfaction.

(In The Rational Writer: Nuts and Bolts, I’ve written extensively about tracking money in your writing career. I’ve provided spreadsheet templates for authors to track their income and tax deductions. Also, there are expert accountants and lawyers who can give personalized advice about money matters, based on an individual’s specific financial needs.)

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