That can be confusing, for sure, and how authors handle it differs, but yes, we absolutely can adjust and grow and change. I’m glad that has worked for you. I’ve learned a lot about having more than one niche—between fiction and nonfiction for instance. All fun exploration! :O)

Thanks so much, Jessamyn. And how exciting on your series! Good luck with it! :O)

Thanks, Angela. Yes I’ve been amazed at how much niche can help you when marketing your work. And though we want everyone to like our work, it’s unrealistic—we do better finding those readers who really want what we have to deliver.

Thanks, Ingmar! Sounds like you have it down! :O)

Writing-wise, it’s about making your story different and deeper by offering a specific experience. Marketing-wise, being able to let readers know what elements are in a story means a hot reception from those looking for those elements, and not wasting time on those looking for something else. It makes it that much more likely that you will find the perfect reader, and that’s one step closer to a sale. And if you want to keep writing for that audience, you can double down on that niche and know there’s now a build-un fandom waiting for it.