So, Here's The Plan...Part 2a

In the first iteration of my back-to-publishing plan, I had a serious long-term goal in mind. First up, I planned to go through the entire backlog of my books and write extended second edition versions, while also writing the books needed to complete all three of my currently open (or unfinished, depending on how much I'm kicking myself on any given day) series. This would basically mean writing twelve novels and doubling the length of my poetry compilation, and holding all of those books back from publication until they're all finished. There were two major logic points behind this:

1. This would give me time to build momentum on my social platforms, so that when I release new writing, people are actually there to hear me announce it. Nearly ten years of not publishing left my social platforms pretty quiet, and I wanted to know that when I was ready to push a new book out, someone would read it.
2. I could eliminate confusion for readers during the process. People wouldn't have to wonder which book is the best one to get because there would be a clear delineation, including pulling the first editions from the market and retiring them. My writing skill and style have both adapted and grown over this quiet period, and I didn't want readers picking up incorrect editions by accident.

This started out as a very long-term plan, with me writing all the books while building momentum, and then releasing them one by one on an accelerated timed schedule that would eventually settle on a 10-12 month regularity readers could count on (and I could keep up with) going forward.

But the thing is, now that I've finished the second edition of FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM, I'm impatient. Patience was never my strongest gift, and while I still like the logic behind my original plan, I'm beginning to doubt the wisdom of waiting. The last few months have gone well, and I am building momentum - but I don't want to waste that either.

I love writing, and I'd write even if no one was around to read it. But publishing? I'm doing that for readers who enjoy my writing - that part is for you just as much as it is for me, so I think it's only fair to share some ownership of this big plan with you! Should I stick to the plan and finish all thirteen books before moving forward - or should I set publication dates and give you a schedule as the books are finished?

(This poll ended Saturday, April 13, 2024. The above image reflects the results.)