The average Romance Novel Writer
receives a new writer sales bump
when she releases that first book.
Everyone will try a new writer ONCE.
If she sticks with the industry,
improving her craft,
increasing her sales,
she’ll eventually become
a Bestselling Writer.
There’s a stage between
these two places,
however,
that isn’t as glamorous or exciting.
It’s what Romance Novel Writers
call the Midlist.
Growing the sales base
while Midlist
is usually a slow process.
It requires work.
It feels like we’re running in quicksand,
putting in a lot of effort
to go nowhere.
Yet it is necessary
for most writers.
And it is necessary
for most businesses.
What should we be doing
during this stage?
“Stick around
and stick around
and stick around.
Create enough energy
and value
that your core customers
can’t help
but spread the word.”
Continue working.
Continue pushing forward.