Who is your target audience?
And please do not say the world. Even though books like Harry Potter seem to be read by most people on planet Earth, it was still written as a young adult book. That is the intended audience.
Find out who the niche audience is for what you're working on. Keep it as simple as possible.
Thriller readers that lean toward the political side.
Cozy mysteries with a bit of grit.
Fast-paced fantasies.
Romance with a flair of mystery, intrigue, and thrillers.
Serial killer thrillers.
Hard science fiction with a dash of romance.
Humorous thrillers that ride on the edge of satire.
You may not be able to narrow it down like I listed above. And (honestly) I just tossed these together in a matter of minutes.
Keep in mind, your niche is also . . . drum roll please . . . anything you write. Believe it or not, there are those who love what you write, no matter what it is. I have a handful of authors that I love to read, no matter the genre.
Speaking on genres, even though it is traditionally-minded not to mix them up, if that's your thing, if that's what you love to read . . . do it! Mix it up!
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