Rising Star Adventures and Beyond

Oct 2023 prep day 30

Oct. 30: - General: Market Definition and Narrative Voice Synopsis ▼
(1) Identify your story type from this list of story types or define it with your own nomenclature.
(2) Describe your target audience. Identify a demographic profile of your ideal reader (try using your character profile template!) Explain in detail what aspects of your novel will appeal to this particular audience and why. Please read this blog post to understand the importance of marketing, and why targeting "mass appeal" or "all readers" isn't good enough: "Building Your Brand"
(3) Write a synopsis of your novel using the same narrative voice you will use to tell the story.

(1) Identify your story type from this list of story types or define it with your own nomenclature.
Western


(2) Describe your target audience. Identify a demographic profile of your ideal reader (try using your character profile template!) Explain in detail what aspects of your novel will appeal to this particular audience and why. Please read this blog post to understand the importance of marketing, and why targeting "mass appeal" or "all readers" isn't good enough: "Building Your Brand"
Target audience: those born between 1946 and 1980.
Information from Bing search:
Westerns were a popular genre during the second decade of American cinema, and they were successful at the box office. The American public was looking for an escape from the reality that they were living in; unemployment, economic decline, etc. Many American people wished they could be part of a rugged group like the cowboys in these movies. They would often dress up and adopt the “cowboy look” to fit within this new reality. The popularity of westerns was quite apparent as they were extremely successful at the box office 1.

However, the popularity of Westerns has declined since the 1980s 2. Despite this, Westerns still have a dedicated fan base and continue to be produced 34.


(3) Write a synopsis of your novel using the same narrative voice you will use to tell the story.

Randy Billings is falsely accused of killing the town's Sheriff. He goes on the run from the law to avoid being hung. A price is placed on his head. He is hunted by a federal Marshal and bounty hunters. He can't stay in any place too long, or he risks being captured. Join him on his adventurous travels and see if his innocence can ever be proven.