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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
I've decided to investigate whether the "Science Fiction" label is actually impacting interest and sales adversely: I'm rebranding my books as primarily "Fiction" or "Modern Fiction" in meta tags and introductory site texts. Story descriptions are still there, so people can figure it out after they read them.
This is in reaction to this thread, where we've discussed the possibility that the SF label has become unattractive enough with the public as to be avoided or outright hidden. |
Please keep us posted Steve. I know there is definite negative attitude towards science in many parts of the public these days. I'm working on an essay about it. I'm sure it's impacting hard SF as well. (though that's not part of what I'm writing/researching)