CronoDAS comments on How can I strategically write a complex bestseller? (4HS001) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: CronoDAS 13 June 2013 12:25:31AM *  6 points [-]

Avoid topics like conspiracy theories, politics, or religion, where people usually just get angry.

On the contrary; there's a substantial market for partisan cheerleading. Just ask Ann Coulter or Al Franken.

Comment author: Viliam_Bur 13 June 2013 06:52:09AM 0 points [-]

Yes, there are different types of bestsellers. I used the ones mentioned in the article as a template.

If you are strongly partisan, then you must optimize for partisan writing. You can't afford to write about interesting topics too, because then you limit your readership to people who both share your party line and are interested in the topic.