Hey Yall!!! I am writing an Astrology book!!

Posted by duchesslibro
I'm all about authors coming up with their own ideas or finding inspiration with out asking anyone to guide them.. so already I'm uninterested.

If that helps any..

Typical....Please reread my original question. I stated that I am writing a funny astrological book,USING MY OWN IDEAS!!! I simply wanted some feedback as to what my readers would enjoy reading. Even if no one responded, the book would still exist. On the strength of you, I am going to go real hard on the Libras....LOL! I am joking😉

My point stands, feedback of what readers would enjoy is basically asking for ideas.. of what readers would like.

@truecap

14 Years10,000+ Posts

There are a number of books like this. What will set yours apart from the rest?

Go to the bookstore and on-line and see if you can find an angle that hasn't already been done.

Posted by truecap
There are a number of books like this. What will set yours apart from the rest?

Go to the bookstore and on-line and see if you can find an angle that hasn't already been done.

Good response.

Unlike my rude one. lol

Posted by duchesslibro
My point stands, feedback of what readers would enjoy is basically asking for ideas.. of what readers would like.

Duchesslibro, your point can stand or sit down...Either way, I am still going to cater to my readers, by dishing out what they like. If you are not interested, FINE! there are plenty more people who will be...CHEERS!!

True Cap, I was thinking more of a Zodiac roast of all of the signs. with different categories. I am already 68 pages in...=)

Posted by duchesslibro

Posted by truecap
There are a number of books like this. What will set yours apart from the rest?

Go to the bookstore and on-line and see if you can find an angle that hasn't already been done.

Good response.

Unlike my rude one. lol
click to expand

See.... My point exactly!!!We can all get pointers from one another......

Maybe I'm wrong. It's just that catering to your readers by asking what people think you should write about sounds a lot like using other people's ideas.

Would one have to be a licensed astrologer, to write a book on astrology?

Posted by duchesslibro
Maybe I'm wrong. It's just that catering to your readers by asking what people think you should write about sounds a lot like using other people's ideas.

How can it be someone else's idea, if I came up with it? I want to know what my readers like, to keep moving in the right direction.

Posted by tiziani

Posted by duchesslibro
My point stands, feedback of what readers would enjoy is basically asking for ideas.. of what readers would like.

What's wrong with that?

It shows someone who's willing to figure out what their audience loves and what they want more of, rather than just writing something completely self involved with no real idea as to whether it's giving to anyone.

click to expand

Idk. Just seems like a synthetic version of inspiration imo. I prefer a more organic approach, if that makes any sense. Tiz, you don't do it the same from what I've observed. You present your idea and prompt specific questions versus a very general, What do you want to read about guyz?

Posted by tiziani

Posted by duchesslibro

Posted by tiziani

Posted by duchesslibro
My point stands, feedback of what readers would enjoy is basically asking for ideas.. of what readers would like.

What's wrong with that?

It shows someone who's willing to figure out what their audience loves and what they want more of, rather than just writing something completely self involved with no real idea as to whether it's giving to anyone.

Idk. Just seems like a synthetic version of inspiration imo. I prefer a more organic approach, if that makes any sense. Tiz, you don't do it the same from what I've observed. You present your idea and prompt specific questions versus a very general, What do you want to read about guyz?

Oh I see what you mean. But that's just because I don't test on DXP. Here I just post thoughts.

Well when I did my latest book, it was only after I'd tested it with my own subsribers. Thousands of women on my newsletter. If you'd seen the whole process you would have thought yeah... how artificial. But it's necessary to know your audience.
click to expand

Maybe not though. For example, this fairly established internet sensation known as Jenna Marbles regularly asks her fans what they want her to do a video on next. To me, that's different. You and her have well established fan-bases you are focusing on and therefore it is pretty awesome that you seek to cater to them.

The difference is building on what you've already conjured up by your own merit. At that point you're nurturing the community you've already created. @tiziani

Posted by tiziani

Posted by duchesslibro

Posted by tiziani

Posted by duchesslibro
My point stands, feedback of what readers would enjoy is basically asking for ideas.. of what readers would like.

What's wrong with that?

It shows someone who's willing to figure out what their audience loves and what they want more of, rather than just writing something completely self involved with no real idea as to whether it's giving to anyone.

Idk. Just seems like a synthetic version of inspiration imo. I prefer a more organic approach, if that makes any sense. Tiz, you don't do it the same from what I've observed. You present your idea and prompt specific questions versus a very general, What do you want to read about guyz?

Oh I see what you mean. But that's just because I don't test on DXP. Here I just post thoughts.

Well when I did my latest book, it was only after I'd tested it with my own subsribers. Thousands of women on my newsletter. If you'd seen the whole process you would have thought yeah... how artificial. But it's necessary to know your audience.
click to expand

Exactly where I am coming from... I like your way of thinking.

@HarleyTwinFlame

10 Years1,000+ Posts

Just get high then write astrology books. People will love you regardless of how far out you sound. .. Isnt that what Linda G. did?

Posted by duchesslibro
The difference is building on what you've already conjured up by your own merit. At that point you're nurturing the community you've already created. @tiziani

Speaking of which, That is exactly what I am doing....Only my work is not yet published. My reasoning for creating this thread, is not to get ideas from people, but to kind of stir the pot on the ingredients that I had already conjured up. sort of to suit the masses tastes.

Posted by Easha23000us

Posted by duchesslibro
The difference is building on what you've already conjured up by your own merit. At that point you're nurturing the community you've already created. @tiziani

Speaking of which, That is exactly what I am doing....Only my work is not yet published. My reasoning for creating this thread, is not to get ideas from people, but to kind of stir the pot on the ingredients that I had already conjured up. sort of to suit the masses tastes.

click to expand

Not exactly.

To create a community you might start with say, a blog, gauge interest, react to your growing community if people are into what you offer.

The strategy sort of makes me think of pop music. Pop astrology. lol

Posted by duchesslibro

Posted by Easha23000us

Posted by duchesslibro
The difference is building on what you've already conjured up by your own merit. At that point you're nurturing the community you've already created. @tiziani

Speaking of which, That is exactly what I am doing....Only my work is not yet published. My reasoning for creating this thread, is not to get ideas from people, but to kind of stir the pot on the ingredients that I had already conjured up. sort of to suit the masses tastes.

Not exactly.

To create a community you might start with say, a blog, gauge interest, react to your growing community if people are into what you offer.
click to expand

To each his own.....Welp, I see no harm in what I am doing..... I will have a greater fan base, if I do things my way, and not give in to unconstructive criticism......

Posted by HarleyTwinFlame
Just get high then write astrology books. People will love you regardless of how far out you sound. .. Isnt that what Linda G. did?

You should write a book....I bet that it would be hilarious!!!

Divas meet their match.....

Posted by ManilaVice
if i were to do it i would like heavy research presented in a light way with movie references.

i'd prefer it to be gender neutral coz astrology is already kinda gay. you don't see guys going "bro check out this new book divastrology 101!"

an ascendant book seems marketable as well.

You are right...I was gearing more towards the female population, but I guess I should stay neutral.....

@HarleyTwinFlame

10 Years1,000+ Posts

Posted by Easha23000us

Posted by HarleyTwinFlame
Just get high then write astrology books. People will love you regardless of how far out you sound. .. Isnt that what Linda G. did?

You should write a book....I bet that it would be hilarious!!!
click to expand

I was being serious but not in a mean way.

Posted by Goldigold
How about self help for each sign based on all of their negative qualities...but serious advice..

I will definitely incorporate this into my book.......