Which book do I write?

I have two ideas for a book. The first is a broad subject with a larger market but my credentials to write it will make it more difficult to secure a contract from a publisher. The other is a much more narrow subject where my credentials are impeccable but the market is much smaller. Which book do I write?

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Musicman · 61-69, M

The one that interests you the most. After you finish, write the second book. 🙂

BiasForAction · M

@Musicman makes sense. Takes a great deal of energy and perseverance to write a book. One must be motivated.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@BiasForAction Tell me about it. I am writing a fiction story. It is action adventure. I am on chapter three. Actually the entire book is written in my head. I just need to type it all out.

BiasForAction · M

@Musicman you are lightyears ahead of me! Good for you

Musicman · 61-69, M

@BiasForAction Thank you very much 🙂 My biggest problem is what I call the fluff. Describing what everyone is wearing. What each room looks like. I'm my mind I don't have to spend time on that because I know every detail, but my readers don't know it.

BiasForAction · M

@Musicman I can imagine that would be important to them, yeah.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@BiasForAction Right now I am going back through the first three chapters and adding that. ☹ It is boring, but necessary.