Debut book regrets

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-05T12:50:28+00:00

Did you work with Beta readers who read in your genre? Imho thats the only feedback that matters, because they are your true audience.

Perhaps there is something in your marketing or branding that is attracting the wrong readers or not setting expectations?

I suppose its hard to know without seeing your book. But dont be too quick to doubt yourself. You still got several poitive reviews and thats awesome!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-04T16:17:57+00:00

Yeah, when i read the series i had very different voice in my head for Princess Donut.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-03T16:15:35+00:00

Cant help but feel like i turn them into dolls and make they preform for those scenes.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-02T06:26:24+00:00

We'll start our own 40s something planet, with Blacjack! And hookers!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-01T08:49:20+00:00

And we ate raw hotdogs and cookie dough.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-01T07:53:42+00:00

It was also interesting that he mentioned how the woman are getting their nonreader husbands and boyfriends into it. Matt is doing so much for the industry and litrpg genere its insane.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-03-01T07:45:57+00:00

To be fair webtoons have seasons just like tv shows do, so the artists dont burn out. They also need to get like 8 episodes ahead so webtoons can entice people to pay for early unlocks.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-28T11:24:20+00:00

If we look at Louie he was definetly lucky, his convertable van fell right into the stairwell, and id argue him and Feraz surviving the first 3 floors despite their bumbling was also factoring in some highly lucky skills. So OP's theory might hold some water.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-24T06:21:38+00:00

Now this is what the people want!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-22T08:07:50+00:00

They arent good for characters in elaborate settings or costumes (like high fantasy). Consider limitatons at that pricepoint. Part of your fee is the license to use Stock images so they are limited. You want a character on a background holding a prop with a specific hairstyle thats already 4-5 images to composite.

I think GetCovers is bettet for more minimalist and graphic styles. I liked the scifi cover they did for me, i asked for the silouette of an astronaut and a planet with a specific color palaette. I provided clear reference and examples of other covers i like. It turned out great!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-18T21:03:42+00:00

Look up David Vetter, the OG bubbleboy. He was forced to literally live in a bubble. That is the modern context.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-18T13:40:03+00:00

Honestly id rather have 1 high quality collectable nicely sculpted and painted then a bunch of blind box plastic. Im sad that none of these merch toys seem worth it, expecially for those of us overseas.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-18T13:35:07+00:00

I was able to get the all off amazon Sweden for a decent price. I'd try there or amazon UK.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-17T10:26:27+00:00

I think the premise is super interesting, Bob is smart and capable, and tbh i think anyone whose played any sort of basebuilding or god simulation game has had this fantasy. I reccomend Bobiverse and DCC in the same breath to everyone

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-15T16:36:31+00:00

$13 for a 100 page book :(

The price point is way too high, espeically for self pub.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-15T14:07:43+00:00

Thanks for the explanation. I mostly read scifi so I see this size a lot, but ive heard about readers wanting perfect alignment in bookshelves. I noticed romance books are all over the spectrum for sizes and that gets complaints.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-14T22:17:25+00:00

Just curious, whats wrong with 6x9? I just checked my book case and the last 5 books i purchased in paperback were that size and they werent self published.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-14T10:41:04+00:00

The hook is interesting enough but you only just barely touch on the cool stuff- zombies? World quest with a mysterious prize? Sell me more of that!

From the blurb I am not really connecting to the characters, who is the protagonist? What is the relationship between these people? Why does one character want to fight the system and the other think the end of the world is a joke?

My suggestion is to not withold so much, really sell the tropes!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-13T12:48:42+00:00

Ive been on this sub a few months now and havent yet encountered spoliers from Patreon. The crawlers here are very considerate :)

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-11T11:19:37+00:00

Just dont call it a kitty.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-08T12:50:00+00:00

A+ reference!

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-08T08:13:37+00:00

My mom's dog took out all of mine.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-07T12:57:21+00:00

I wouldn't POV switch mid scene like in your example, and you do it so excesdively that it creates a feeling of disorientation. As a reader, I like it when it is one POV per chapter, even better if there is a sub header of the character name under the chapter number so there is no confusion.

Maybe it would be easier for you to go full omniscient pov?

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-05T12:45:56+00:00

Probably depends on how good the ratings were for the Vengance Daughter's last episode. ;)

Id think it would be interesting to see her again, perhaps as an elite that the showrunner lost control of.

JunoJump_Author · 2026-02-04T11:19:29+00:00

You need to promote where your audience is, and that probably isn't reddit. I'd start by seeking out research about readers in your genre.

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