Reader outreach

Start a relevant conversation in your genre

Prompts for planning thoughtful outreach without treating every reader community in the same way.

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Fiction

For romance, describe the central relationship and emotional tone clearly.For mystery or thriller, explain the central tension without giving away the resolution.For fantasy or science fiction, balance the distinctive premise with an accessible human stake.For literary or historical fiction, identify the themes, setting or perspective that shape the reading experience.

Nonfiction and memoir

For practical nonfiction, identify the specific question the book addresses and its intended reader.For memoir, describe the perspective and central experience without making unsupported claims about universal outcomes.For specialist work, distinguish your expertise and evidence from opinion.

Before contacting a community

Read the community’s current rules and observe the kinds of contributions welcomed there.Avoid unsolicited mass posting and misleading personalisation.Prepare a concise introduction that respects the recipient’s time.Offer relevant context and allow people to decline without repeated pressure.

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