Who Will Read My Book? Know Your Market: Blueprint for a Book Step 3

In the first two Blueprint steps, we went high level, talking about your why and your point, and why those are key things to consider in writing the book you want to write&#8211;that will reach the readers you want to reach. In this episode, we get practical. Because while you need a why and a point to reach readers, you also need to know something about those readers&#8211;where they hang, what they&#8217;re looking for, and how you can become a part of it. In other words, it&#8217;s time to talk about the market.<br/><br/>This is the third episode in the 10-part Blueprint for a Book Series. <a target="_blank" href="https://amwriting.substack.com/p/322-find-your-why-blueprint-for-a">Start with Step 1</a>, do the work (we&#8217;ll give you an assignment every week), and in 10 weeks, you&#8217;ll have a solid foundation for a first draft or revision of your project that will help you push through to &#8220;the end&#8221;. For the details on the challenge, and to sign up for weekly encouragement, bonuses and the chance to win a blueprint critique, head to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.authoraccelerator.com/amwritingblueprintchallenge">authoraccelerator.com/amwritingblueprintchallenge</a>.&#160;<br/><br/><strong>YOUR ASSIGNMENT</strong><br/><br/>There are several things to do this week, most of which involve some time hanging around a bookstore. You&#8217;re welcome!<br/><br/>Find a working title for your book.<br/><br/>Name your genre (fiction) or category (for memoir or nonfiction.)<br/><br/>Find at least two comp titles that help put your book into context.<br/><br/>Write one paragraph on your ideal reader &#8211; not just about the demographics that define them, but about what they feel/need.<br/><br/>(Note: We suggest you download a Blueprint answer workbook to keep track of your 10 assignments. That will make it easier to revise, review and come back to your work. Click to grab yours for <a target="_blank" href="https://7137408.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7137408/Summer%20Challenge_Blueprint%20