Just like everyone has a different fingerprint, we all have
various opinions and most are not even close to the same. Many arguments are
actually over opinion; i.e. the sky is sky blue or deep blue or dark blue. I’m learning
as a writer, that readers are the same way. Some may love an idea, while others
detest it. Some may enjoy long descriptions while others despise it. One person
may enjoy challenging characters while others prefer simple.
Recently, as I generally do from time to time, I went out to
read reviews on goodreads.com. And readers opinions on books vary as the colors
in a rainbow. In fact, what I started noticing was not so much about the rating
of the first book from a series, but rather instead what is the rating after
that book.
Writers and Readers are like single people going out on
dates. Once someone finds a match they stick with them. I've noticed generally
after that first book the rating escalates, because those who enjoyed the first
book and the style of the author are back to enjoy the next one. While the
others go off to find “other dates.”
As a reader, I've already found several books that I detest,
loathe, hate with all my being. Oddly enough (in my mind) others find these to
be great, wonderful, creative, and uplifting. I have those books that literally
make me want to run to the library and read through the stacks; while other
readers would love nothing more than to take the same book and rip it in half
and burn the pieces over an open flame. I think this is encouragement to any
writer to know that everyone will not enjoy your book. But, instead of worrying
about the people who don’t enjoy it, focus on those that do. Find your audience
and write for them and yourself.
Something uplifting for the Holidays. Have a good one.
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