How to find what is right for you as a creator?
Ganked from another discussion:
Certain genres are the hot flavors today, which might get you some money with the right publisher & audience, but is that right for you as a creator? How can you balance what you might really want to do versus staying viable in the industry? What if you want to do a romance book? A sports-based book? A simple drama? An all-ages book? An ethnic-based book?
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But I'm pitching a pseudo fantasy, sci fi Hercules and a cosmic horror western soon, so you know...
Genre would only matter if I though it was specific enough it might matter - if there were a bunch of horror westerns at Image, for instance, I might kick it to the back.
I would not wait. I admit, I have held back before when I read that someone else has a similar idea. However, after a few experiences like this I've come to the conclusion that whoever is first is FIRST. It doesn't mean the first will succeed, but I've found that it doesn't really matter.