IWSG: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. We post our thoughts, talk about our doubts and the fears we have conquered.
The awesome co-hosts for the December 5 posting of the IWSG are
J.H. Moncrieff, Tonja Drecker , Patsy Collins, and Chrys Fey!
My next writing adventure – republish a golden oldie.
This month, I’m hoping members of this group can offer some sage advice on how best to republish a previous novel. My first novel was traditionally published – good reviews but sales were not impressive. I now have the rights to The Guardian’s Wildchild and plan to self-publish it.
The book cover will be spiced up, synopsis edited, some massaging of the story line. Now I’m racking my brain for a zinger of a title. All day long and half the night I’ve been searching for a title that will better indicate the story’s genre. And, no, my muse is not helping at all! That little beast has become totally focused on Forbidden’s sequel.
I need to indicate on the book cover somewhere that, if you’ve read The Guardian’s Wildchild, “AXVHTEDRY” is basically the same story. Truly don’t want to tick off a reader, wasting their time and money.
Are there other roadblocks ahead? Please help 🙂
Romance Under Fire 
Could you mention in the blurb that it’s an updated version of the previous story?
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That’s an interesting dilemma, one I’ve never faced, as my first novel has just been published. I like Patsy’s suggestion above. Wishing you luck in figuring out your title and on your relaunch. Happy writing in December!
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I really can’t give you any tips or advice because I have never walked down this path before, but I wish you well.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G
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Maybe making the original title the subtitle would help?
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On Amazon, I see authors include notes about that stuff where they list the blurb at the bottom of them to let their readers know it is republished book-revamped, noting the old titles. Happy IWSG Day.
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If you’re on Facebook, I highly recommend joining the group “Indie Cover Project” for feedback. They also give great feedback on back-cover copy, and I bet they’d help with your title too.
I hate naming my books, so I often have my readers do it in exchange for prizes. I announce the contest on my blog and Facebook author page.
The biggest challenge of indie publishing? Marketing well. Start early, and give yourself plenty of time for a strong launch. Learn the brave new world of AMS (Amazon) and Facebook ads. Good luck!
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Hi Judy. I am going to do lots of book launches next year. I’m going to unpublish my vampire novella which has been turned into a whole series. But you’d be wise to join Indie Cover Project or 20booksto50k on FB. All have mountains of great advice!
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Wish I could offer some advice, but it’s unknown territory to me. Good luck!
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