Writers new to
the Romance Novel Business
will often post
generic requests for help,
questions like
“What type of cover
is selling in Romance?”
or
“Where do you find
potential Romance readers?”
The answers to
these questions are useless
because
the Romance Novel Business
is a niche business.
What sells in
Regency Romance,
for example,
doesn’t necessary sell
in Contemporary
Motorcycle Club Romance.
If you’re new to an industry,
the first question
you should ask
or find answers for
is
“Is this an industry
made up of distinct niches?”
If it is,
your following questions
should be niche-specific.
For example,
“What type of cover
is selling in Regency Romance?”
Oh, and if you’re answering
niche specific questions,
make sure
you’re knowledgeable
in that niche.
If you aren’t knowledgeable,
your feedback is useless.