S51E4 - Respecting the Reading Community

There have been a few authors recently - usually newer authors - who have made a bad name for themselves because of how they interacted with readers. In some cases, it was calling them names for leaving bad reviews. In others, its an unreasonable restriction on the copyright page that completely ignores the legally-established First Sale Doctrine.

When you set out to be an author, one thing you need to prepare for is interacting in reading communities. It is the reader's space and you are there as a guest, even among your own fanbase.

First February 12, 2024.