I am working on a middle grade sci-fi/ adventure book. It's the first in a series. I actually got the idea for the main character/ story line when trying to help my husband, who is a video game developer, come up with ideas for a new game to create. After my story for the game became way more story than any video game needs, I decided to make a book first, with the idea that we can always go back and make the game later. I think it would make a great game, too.
Therein lies the issue. If I traditionally publish, can I still hold the rights to make a game later on down the road?
I've heard that middle grade books don't do well self published. I do have a bit of a plan for promotion etc, which may help that some. I think the books would do well specifically with homeschoolers (the MC is homeschooled) and I could try taking it to the homeschooling conventions, etc. But I think it would also appeal to a larger audience and I am afraid it may be harder to connect with readers if I self publish.
Does anyone have any insight? Would traditional publishing ruin my chances at making the video game? And are self published middle grade books ever successful?
Thanks
Therein lies the issue. If I traditionally publish, can I still hold the rights to make a game later on down the road?
I've heard that middle grade books don't do well self published. I do have a bit of a plan for promotion etc, which may help that some. I think the books would do well specifically with homeschoolers (the MC is homeschooled) and I could try taking it to the homeschooling conventions, etc. But I think it would also appeal to a larger audience and I am afraid it may be harder to connect with readers if I self publish.
Does anyone have any insight? Would traditional publishing ruin my chances at making the video game? And are self published middle grade books ever successful?
Thanks