Writing
a book is a gut-wrenching, life-affirming, tear-producing,
spine-tingling, smile-launching struggle. It's a process that can leave
you feeling elated on Tuesday and bring you crashing back to reality on
Thursday. That it will have its ups and downs is as sure as the sunrise.
But
that process gives authors an opportunity to breathe life into a book
before it's published. It makes the book more than a book; it makes it a
journey. You can take that journey with your readers by talking about
the ups and downs on your website, blog, or social media. Those who
follow your path likely will be anxious to reach the destination and
read the published product. Plus, the journey might be something they
share with their friends and family, which can lead to even more readers
awaiting your book.
I'm
not talking about revealing plot points and twists or any other
essential story elements. Talk about the story in broad strokes. This is
more about the creative process as a whole. I've even seen authors put
out technical questions about science and history that are crucial to
their stories. They involved the readers in the actual creation process.
Keep
in mind, however, that there is a danger of saturating your readers
with too much inside information, so you want to be careful and not bury
them with details. Give them just enough to keep them interested. For
the most part, you want to give them a peek inside without giving them a
full-fledged tour.
Don't miss this opportunity to build pre-publication buzz. Take your readers with you on your writing journey!
-Richard
Richard Ridley is an award-winning author and paid CreateSpace contributor.
