I serialized a novel (Rainbow Man) on Substack some time ago before the physical edition was published and gave reader an incentive. What I found is that what I would call "literary fiction" did not serialize well. It seemed to work best authors writing suspense, fantasy, or mystery. But just my take. Rainbow Man is still available and will remain so on Substack. Good luck with your adjustments.
I serialized a novel (Rainbow Man) on Substack some time ago before the physical edition was published and gave reader an incentive. What I found is that what I would call "literary fiction" did not serialize well. It seemed to work best authors writing suspense, fantasy, or mystery. But just my take. Rainbow Man is still available and will remain so on Substack. Good luck with your adjustments.
Thanks David. I concur with your assessment re literary fiction - and sadly perhaps it struggles more broadly, not just with serialisation.
Generally, yes, I would say. But that’s what I write. And that won’t change!