Wotcher! I planned my trilogy, but my first book isn't selling well. Should I write the next one or wait?
My first book was my debut, and I published it on kdp. I didn't know much about ARCs and promotion. I'm 16, you see. I had to manage school and boards while publishing. I'm on break right now so I'm trying to promote my book. I thought of starting the second book now, but it won't make sense if the first book is not that popular and well-known.
The first book has deadly trials, and the characters are thieves. The FMC learns some stuff about their world, and there is a rising conflict and plot twists. My point is that the first book is sort of important, so the readers need to read two books, but most won't choose to do that, seeing as I'm an indie author and only a teen.
Should I maybe put a recap in the 2nd book? With the key points in a short story? Or should I focus on getting a proper fandom for the first? Please DM if you have more advice or would like to know more about my story!