Sorry if this belongs in the marketing section - I'm completely new here and really hope this doesn't get taken down!
I've been considering this website/blog idea for a while now, but could do with some feedback on whether to make it a reality.
It would be a website to post my story, chapter by chapter, as I write it, before it's been properly edited. I'm a perfectionist but am happiest when engaging with people, so thought this could be a fun way of gaining feedback and confidence before the stressful editing process, and a way of keeping writing fun for me. I'd like to include a comments section so people can interact very easily. In the end, when the book is finished, I would then edit it and release it in physical form on a store on the website, allowing it to be different enough after editing for successful sales in its physical form (as physical book publishing is very important to me).
I've also considered eventually expanding the idea to collaborate with other writers, and potentially collaborate with readers/fans, so they can be involved in the writing process. Maybe add in some competitions, and try to create a sense of community. I generally write dark fantasy and spooky fiction etc, so I'd like to keep the site centred on this idea if possible.
I'm looking to hopefully become a full-time writer in the future so was considering a small fee (once I have given people a taste of the site of course), that would equate to the cost of a published book once all is finished. And I would be looking to start this as soon as possible based on people's tips and tricks.
Looking forward to hearing everyone's opinions! Thanks!
I've been considering this website/blog idea for a while now, but could do with some feedback on whether to make it a reality.
It would be a website to post my story, chapter by chapter, as I write it, before it's been properly edited. I'm a perfectionist but am happiest when engaging with people, so thought this could be a fun way of gaining feedback and confidence before the stressful editing process, and a way of keeping writing fun for me. I'd like to include a comments section so people can interact very easily. In the end, when the book is finished, I would then edit it and release it in physical form on a store on the website, allowing it to be different enough after editing for successful sales in its physical form (as physical book publishing is very important to me).
I've also considered eventually expanding the idea to collaborate with other writers, and potentially collaborate with readers/fans, so they can be involved in the writing process. Maybe add in some competitions, and try to create a sense of community. I generally write dark fantasy and spooky fiction etc, so I'd like to keep the site centred on this idea if possible.
I'm looking to hopefully become a full-time writer in the future so was considering a small fee (once I have given people a taste of the site of course), that would equate to the cost of a published book once all is finished. And I would be looking to start this as soon as possible based on people's tips and tricks.
Looking forward to hearing everyone's opinions! Thanks!