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"Writing the book is hard. Finding your readers is even harder... Readers have expectations of all Genres, whether that's Thriller, Romance, Literary, Memoir or Cookbook. If you can meet these expectations - while also sparking delight with your creative new ideas - your readership could skyrocket overnight. You'll master your Genre. But there are no set-in-stone rules for getting there. No templates to follow. There's only your relationship with the reader. In this practical and inspiring how-to guide, bestselling author Michael Grist shares his proven 3-stage system for seeking out and responding to reader expectation, all while keeping your creative vision intact. In Master Your Genre you will learn: - A powerful array of unique and affordable techniques for seeking out and acting on reader feedback. - Innovative ten-minute analytics to help unlock your best cover, title and blurb. - A formidable tool box for diagnosing and correcting problems with plot, theme, tropes, character and tone. - A proven system for harnessing reader expectation while maintaining your own creative vision. - A 'virtuous circle' mindset that accelerates your writing toward a wider readership. - How to overcome the stumbling blocks standing between you and success. Whether you're an experienced bestseller or a first-time author getting ready for publication, this book is for you. Start reading Master Your Genre today, and launch your author career toward the readership you always dreamed of! ★★★★★ ""An incredible, inspirational book. I'm going back to read it again!"" ★★★★★ ""For years I've been stuck trying to find my readers. Michael Grist just shed light on the reason why it's not working. I can't wait to try some of his techniques out."" ★★★★★ ""No templates. No formula. I write Literary, and I love the way Grist talks about reader expectation. We can all do more to reach our readers."""

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Born in the UK to a British father and American mother, Michael (Mike) Grist spent his childhood winging between the family farm in Kentucky and a terraced house in Manchester. At 18 he finished his last year of high school in Indiana, hitchhiked coast-to-coast then worked at a summer camp in Massachusetts.Fascinated by the extremes of human behaviour, Mike got his undergraduate degree in psychology at 21 then followed up with a Masters in motivation theory. Seeking to push himself beyond the normal, he lived in Tokyo, Japan for 11 years, documenting the dark side of the country's gangs, cults and abandoned places. His photography and articles have been featured in the Guardian and the Daily Mail.Mike is a tournament-winning karate black belt, with training in jiu-jitsu, capoeria and handling arms. As research for the cult element of his bestselling Christopher Wren thrillers, Mike interviewed cult survivors. Now he writes from London, UK, about ex-DELTA operator Christopher Wren, nicknamed 'Saint Justice'.Mike also writes post-apocalyptic fiction as Michael John Grist and the non-fiction Author Mastery series as Michael Grist. Find out more about all his books at www.michaeljohngrist.com

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