Obviously, it is hard to write a compelling fiction book. After all, how can you add drama when you are talking about facts? Better yet, how can you glue a reader on her seat when you are purely talking about statistics and data that are obviously “boring” for anyone?
So here are some writing secrets that you can incorporate next time you decide to write a fiction eBook. Work on them, and who knows, your piece could be the next bestseller!
Before anything else, know who you are writing for. Among the most common mistake that writers do is to think that they can simply go on writing without thinking about their audience first. That person whom you will be thinking about while writing your book will decide whether or not it will make a sale. So learn the best you can about your potential audience.
Never buy the idea that your audience could be “everybody”. Even the best writer cannot please everyone. Every audience should be determined first before you start to write.
Furthermore, you should know your competition. Obviously, no matter how unique your eBook is, you will find out that others had already came up with such idea too. There will always be books that are already available on such topic. The trick here is to stand above the rest by presenting it in the best way possible. The book should be understandable and relatable.
The thing is, you should not be afraid to publish a book even though the niche is overcrowded. Instead of being discouraged, you should find consolation with the thought that it’s a hot industry hence you are likely to succeed in your endeavor.
In order to encourage people to like your book, especially that it is a fiction eBook, you should make sure to offer real-life stories. You can share stories of other people’s successes and failures, stories that can relate to the facts that you are offering. People love to hear stories of how these facts can apply to their real life. And doing so will give your eBook some human touch.
Read others’ work so you can use them as inspiration for your own. Any successful writer will tell you that they are able to create such magnificent pieces is because they constantly read. Hence, make it a habit to read. Read to discover new ideas, read to research, read to learn about your competition, and read to find inspiration.
Next thing to do is to study your market. You should have a constant desire to learn and inspect your market to ensure that sales go smoothly. You can look at the other books of the similar niche on Amazon and check their reviews always. What are these reviewers talking about? Problems that arise on the other books will serve as your help to create exactly the best eBook that will serve the people’s needs.
Add in some humor. Surely, adding humor is one of the best ways that you can use to relate to your audience. Even if you are writing a serious note, you should not forget to inject a little humor because laughter can surely make any book very compelling. Humor also adds interest and allows readers to get glued on your book.
So follow these tips above to ensure that you make the best fiction book that you could ever offer!