I wrote a blog a few weeks ago titled “why I self published”. I’ve never regretted the decision to do so, my primary reason being to maintain full creative control over my books. Today gave me a timely reminder of why I chose this route.
My debut novel, Bobby’s Boy, has received many positive reviews and comments (phew).However, almost all my readers who have loved the content and my writing (phew) have hated the books’ ending.
This didn’t surprise me. I went back and forth between two alternate endings to the book many times, settling finally on the ending I thought readers would want rather than what my gut told me was right.
The power I have as an Indie-Author is that I can respond to my gut instinct and my readers instantly. I can made instant changes that suit me, my book and most importantly, the readers.
This complete and immediate control over our work is our main advantage as independents.
Mon’ the Indie-Authors.
I am intrigued what the alternate ending was.
I know you can’t post it here otherwIse you would spoil the book for others.
Since I have read the book, can you email a synopsis of the ending?
It’s a very minor but significant change that giveaway what I tries to imply but obviously too subtly. Will email you in a bit
I know endings are tricky. Years ago I heard that your first paragraph sells your book. Your last one (or ending) sells your next one.
Ha. I like that.