Sentences with phrase «at least some readers liked»

But I'll proceed on the assumption that at least some readers liked to alternate their reflections on the very serious matters we usually discuss with one....

Not exact matches

After all, even if the old world of news faded (like its readers) into older age, at least we could point to the cohort of digital - native outlets with a bit of optimism.

It's no secret to Dinner - Mom readers that a sweet ending is considered an essential part of a delicious dinner... at least by the majority at my house, especially at holidays... like Halloween.

It seems like every time I post a yeasted bread recipe on the good ol' blog, I get at least one comment from a reader telling me that they're afraid of yeast.

At first my daughter was leaning toward healthier food treats, like homemade chocolate - dipped strawberries (suggested by an anonymous reader via email) or possibly gift certificates for Ben & Jerry's cones, which would at least require some parental approval before the treats could be eaten (thank you, TariAt first my daughter was leaning toward healthier food treats, like homemade chocolate - dipped strawberries (suggested by an anonymous reader via email) or possibly gift certificates for Ben & Jerry's cones, which would at least require some parental approval before the treats could be eaten (thank you, Tariat least require some parental approval before the treats could be eaten (thank you, Tari).

webcast of the markup of the House Education and the Workforce Committee «s school food bill yesterday (my dedication to TLT readers only goes so far, people) but I've seen summaries of the outcome and it looks like the final bill is about as bad as expected, at least from the perspective of children's health.

Starting a HuffPo account usually requires a blogging track record of some kind, or at least a prominent presence or big name, so those on the Left may want to consider starting a «diary» first on a site like Daily Kos that takes all comers (though be careful about what you post — these sites» readers are typically viciously protective of their online homes, and blatantly promotional posts can get flamed fast).

I get at least one email a week from a devoted reader of the blog who just can't shake the desire (that feels like a need) to eat peanut butter on a regular basis.

Last but not least, I created a nifty little badge for our party, so feel free to post the code in the box below at the bottom of your table decor post on your blog if you'd like to invite your readers to the shindig over here...

One would still like to know just what they do, and after this book this reader, at least, is still somewhat at sea.

No matter what literacy - rich structures — like independent reading, conferencing, and cooperative group work — we planned and no matter what inclusive strategies we tried at the school, our struggling readers were still our least engaged participants in all classes.

Reaching out to your readers like this ensures that at least 10 % of them will review your book.

The publishers / Apple made out like there were all kinds of business reasons for the Agency Model, and with very few exceptions no one seemed to hone in on the fact that at least one person was specifically quoted as saying that the reason for it was that they didn't want readers to get used to the 9.99 price point.

My own children were huge middle - grade readers, just like I was at their age, and they had some more choices, but I was disappointed to realize that, at least a few years ago — my son is 15 now — there weren't that many more choices than I had.

In other words, if you are an American reader, you'd either better get accustomed to a non-e-ink environment OR have a passport and like to travel (and, of course, hope that at least one of Kobo's offerings isn't vaporware).

Invest in at least one tablet or e-reader, if possible, to see what your ebook will actually look like to a reader.

But none in the traditional publishing arena, because, however lousy one reader or another may think a trad - pubbed book, at the very least SOMEBODY liked it besides the author.

You will lose at least one reader by ceasing to sell on Amazon.com, but I suppose you will gain the satisfaction of maintaining the ebook pricing structure you would like.

I used to consult publishing houses in norway for translation rights, and you're one of the people I would have love to have gotten over, but the vast majority of fantasy readers in norway are at least semi-fluent in english, so there's not much pull there unless you have a major breakthrough like Pat Rothfuss or a movie / TV deal like George R.R.Martin or John Scalzi.

iBooks has already implemented some aspects of the ePUB3 spec for iPad, and it looks like Kobo will implement the full spec on at least one of their readers in three to six months according to CEO Michael Serbinis.

Cover Design: the fine art of making your cover look good, with type elements and art elements in the right places, and the proper signals being given off to let the reader know, at least subconciously, that they will like this book and it is a professional production.

I know at least a couple library systems across the US from me ordered some of my own books, for example, because I've had readers tell me they found my books in their local library, liked the covers, and tried them out and are now fans who are going on to buy more of my work.

I like to think that at least some aspects of my books stay with readers after they've moved on.

The nagging question has long been (at least among male mystery readers like me): Do female - penned novels offer up enough grittiness, or do...

It looks like Moon + Reader is unavailable at least for a month, while the developers and the various app markets go back and fourth on the changes.

Quite the contrary, a surfeit of doomsayers saw in the arrival of eBooks and eBook readers — the sales of which dropped by eight million last year — the end of print or at least the demise of given literary forms, like the novel.

In the past, Sony readers (the PRS - 350 at least) would reflow text in PDF documents that had embedded text (instead of scanned images of text like your dungeon master guide) which is something I miss with the Kobo Glo — can you say if the T3 supports this?

Though it might seem like E.L. James invented erotic fiction (at least to the readers who never ventured into the romance section until they got hooked on Fifty Shades), Megan Hart has been writing in this genre for years.

Fallen Land describes the ravages wrought by the General's tactics, writing that deeply affected at least one reader who said, «the writing by Mr. Brown made me feel like I was along for the ride, following along behind Sherman's cursed troops as they left their scar across the South.

People don't like Smashwords — at least not my readers.

But it's getting more and more possible for midlist authors to find an audience of appreciative readers and make a living or at least pay some bills as self - published authors and it's because of the rise of eBooks and online distributors like Amazon.

Like Margaret Atwood's Longpen, it loses a lot of the personal connection that makes book signings popular — and at least with the Longpen there was a videoconferencing element so the reader could at least see the author «signing» the book.

While this year's event didn't bring a new first - ever touch screen e-ink reader like Kobo sprung on the crowd last year, this year's surprise package might be just as innovative, at least for authors and publishers.

At least B&N isn't giving up on ebook readers like Sony did.

And ebook readers are very good at presenting those to you in whatever way you like - whatever font size you like, whatever platform you like (at least for the Kindle), and so on.

Like many things in the publishing process, it requires a leap of faith, and if you want to ensure your book is marketable — or at the very least navigable to readers — then it's absolutely necessary.

Some writers think I'm crazy for sharing my work as it is written, but I feel like this is a great way for readers and new writers to see how the process (at least mine) really works.

Typically, you want to begin building your author platform at least six months before your first book even comes out — start your blog, comment on others» blogs, set up a newsletter, and grow your presence online and in readers» circles like Wattpad by posting excerpts of your work.

And now that KU is blind to the length of your story, you're free to craft it however you like... and given that readers seem to love short stories and serials (at least in romance, but increasingly in other genres), I don't expect those forms to go away.

It's taken me awhile to come up with a format for The Literary Entrepreneur, but each week on Fridays I would like to share at least 3 - 5 links that will motivate, excite and give you ideas on how to attract readers to your books.

I would add that the «outside validation» does not include reviews from readers on any website, but professional - like reviewers like Midwest Book reviews, BRAGG Medallion, AIA (Awesome Indies Association), IndiePENdents group, or at least non trivial awards like Writers» Digest, Readers» Favouritereaders on any website, but professional - like reviewers like Midwest Book reviews, BRAGG Medallion, AIA (Awesome Indies Association), IndiePENdents group, or at least non trivial awards like Writers» Digest, Readers» FavouriteReaders» Favourite, etc..

Generally, a rating of at least 4 stars or higher is what we like to see, but we understand that books sold at reduced prices for extended periods sometime get reviewers who really weren't the target readers, and they leave poor reviews.

Like I said, I don't think my series has enough of the popular tropes to really kill it (and I already gave away over 1500 copies of Book 1 to my regular readers), but I'm crossing my fingers that it will at least do well enough that I won't regret having «genre hopped» instead of buckling down and writing more fantasy.

After you have rewritten your novel to incorporate the comments from your beta readers, you should send your novel to at least two professional editors — people who have actually been trained to edit and who have experience doing so, not just people who like to read.

I'd also like to hear at least one person start a discussion on the themes in the novel, because if people are discussing themes then I must have done my job to get the readers thinking.

However, I hope that what I presented at least enlightens the reader to the reality that performance reporting is not the simple or straightforward process that many would like to lead us to believe.

My goal that I'd like to share with both you and other readers is to trade profitably with a proven track record on a live account to attract investors, (then use those commissions or at least part of, to build my own account).

And again, I feel like she typifies the average Get Rich Slowly reader — or at least where the average Get Rich Slowly is starting from.

As one of your very grateful readers, I would like to share this information: 1) It seems the Chase Application reconsideration number was disconnected (at least that is what the recording said), so I called the Credit Analyst reconsideration line regarding an application for a Sapphire MC.

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