After Tri's encouragement in last week's The Weekend Progress Report, I'm going to start on a humor book - Sort of the antithesis of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" genre, more like "107 Habits of Highly Defective......" Not exactly a "slacker" guide, but you get the idea.
Here's my question(s): I'm looking at the market and wondering if my target audience would be only people who would read a humor book lampooning the biz book trend? Or should I make an effort to include some helpful biz info delivered in a humorous tone? Would that make the audience more in the "self-help" area? (Yuck.)
FWIW: My husband thinks that I shouldn't try to hit 2 markets and focus on humor since that was the original thought. But you are the pros in this area.
I'm asking these questions now because I'm sure these decisions will shape the tone, etc. of the book.
TIA for any feedback,
Nancy
Here's my question(s): I'm looking at the market and wondering if my target audience would be only people who would read a humor book lampooning the biz book trend? Or should I make an effort to include some helpful biz info delivered in a humorous tone? Would that make the audience more in the "self-help" area? (Yuck.)
FWIW: My husband thinks that I shouldn't try to hit 2 markets and focus on humor since that was the original thought. But you are the pros in this area.
I'm asking these questions now because I'm sure these decisions will shape the tone, etc. of the book.
TIA for any feedback,
Nancy
