Sentences with phrase «in the hands of readers who»

The difficult part of self - publishing is the marketing and getting your books in the hands of readers who will advocate you to other readers.
«I chose to participate in KDP Select because it's an innovative way to get my eBooks in the hands of readers who are new to my work.

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Beyond Reisman's ambition to offer «the best reading application» anywhere (and early reviews of the software have been favourable), the Kobo experience caters to a reader who is stealing moments throughout their busy day in which to read, on whatever device they happen to have at hand.
«Our goal is to keep our papers loaded with content of interest to our readers and to be paid appropriately by those who find us useful, whether the product they view is in their hands or on the Internet.»
This small section allows the reader to share in the Eucharistic faith of saintly people who, since the Lord's command to «Do this in memory of me,» have handed to us that great treasure that we are now called to hand on, to celebrate and to revere.
For the curious lay reader who can overlook Isaacson's editorializing (and his repeated insistence that Leonardo's penchant for sodomy went hand in hand with his creativity), this work is a serviceable introduction to the major events and artistic developments in the life of the genius behind the Last Supper.
Those who bewail the abstractions of theology teachers will be surprised to know of these churchly concerns in systematics classes, as will the Atlantic readers who were recently led to believe that «the hands that shape the souls» of the next generation of pastors do not hold hymnals.
On the other hand, scholars who were sensitive to the differences between the historical Jesus and the Christ of the gospel tradition tended to see their task as depicting the historical Jesus in such a way that they and their readers might enter into his experience and so share his confidence in God, (For example, B. Harvie Branscomb, The Teachings of Jesus [New York: Abingdon Press, 1931], p. 209: «This is the source and ground of Jesus» confidence and courage....
Those of you who are regular readers know I tend to share a good amount of curry recipes - both here and in my books, and I often call for you to use whatever favorite curry paste you have on hand.
Again, this mug from SeeHere.com I would love to see in the hands of a fan who is an avid reader of MommyNiri.com.
He wanted to give readers a first - hand account of a black father who is intimately involved in his children's lives.
I can almost see Time's editors sitting around the conference room table in their crisp shirts — frozen by the possibility of offending subscribers in red states or blue states, or both — finally throwing up their hands and turning the whole conundrum on its head: If these pesky Internet - blogging readers are going to give us hell no matter who we choose, why not just choose them?
A reader who is currently entrenched in the Standard American Diet may initially find Liz's recommendations overwhelming — but the beauty of an e-book is that it's always on hand and you can easily search for key words on your computer.
India About Blog I am simply a reader, just like you, who love to read with always a cup of tea in hand.
They work along the same lines as contactless payment cards and are convenient for those who may not always have a hand free to insert a pass in a reader — a vital consideration for teachers carrying lots of books, paperwork or that all important cup of tea!
Individuals drawn to these genres tend to appreciate the feel of a paperback book in their handsin fact, Midnight Publishing has run into dozens of readers who've told us they wouldn't even read a book in these genres unless they had a paperback version.
Bublish, who's known for its targeted social interaction in which authors and readers connect through book «bubbles,» recently announced it had secured a $ 300,000 investment in its latest round of private funding, which will allow the company to expand its current features while exploring new capabilities that put control in the authors» hands.
Writers want their books in the hands of readers... who will read those books, and have some enjoyment for an afternoon or a week or two.
Then came the seven - figure offers: Howey ultimately chose Simon & Schuster exclusively for print because he wanted to retain the freedom to publish on the Internet through Amazon while also reaching readers who prefer the feel of a book in their hands.
That in turn has been helping some good authors, some published by large houses as well, get works into the hands of readers who might never have had access to those books because they would not sell in high enough volumes via traditional print ways.
This will appeal to people who like the tectonic feel of physical buttons or often hold their reader in one hand while commuting and exclusively using the touchscreen does not make practical sense.
«A good ebook developer will know that the author has put their heart and soul into writing their book and he or she will be able to take that book in whatever format the author provides and then lovingly hand - craft an ebook version for them which will honour their work and get it to the devices of readers who will appreciate it too.»
Your friends, family, and publisher will do everything they can to spread the word about your work, but at the end of the day, with more books than ever being published and read, authors who think their work is done after the finished manuscript is in simply won't be read as widely as an author who (respectfully) continues to do everything he or she can to get their book into the hands of readers
In the past, the only way to get your book into the hands of readers was by working with a publisher who could get your book into stores.
Interview (Starts at 6:03)-- Mike Shatzkin, founder and CEO of The Idea Logical Company in New York, spoke with me on April 23rd by Skype about why there was so much hand wringing at the recently concluded London Book Fair, what's ahead for authors and readers if Amazon's dominance of the book business grows, and how his father, the late Leonard Shatzkin, who also had an illustrious career in publishing, probably would have been more inclined to applaud Amazon's disruption than is Leonard's son.
Put your book in the hands of readers and news outlets who write reviews.
While one of the great benefits to digital publishing has been the access authors now have to a variety of methods for putting their books into the hands of readers, one could argue that the same thing could be its undoing for authors who are struggling to be heard in a market that is quickly being overrun with content.
If public librarians have among their serious fiction lovers some readers who insist historical fiction is not for them, don't slap those poor individuals upside the head, just hand them one of these historical novels, which were reviewed in Booklist over the past year, and attitudes are guaranteed to change.
This is challenging material, but in Anderson's skilled hands, readers will find a light shining on the shadowy reality of living with someone who has lived through war - and who is still at war with himself.»
Personally, I think in most cases it can be traced down to getting a lot of books into the hands of readers through free downloads and then having the good luck of being mentioned by influential people who liked what they read and who have clout and have their opinions voiced in widely circulated media.
I tinkered with blurbs and keywords and book covers, relentlessly trying everything other authors were talking about in order to get my book into the hands of readers who might enjoy it.
While one of the great benefits to digital publishing has been the access authors now have to a variety of methods for putting their books into the hands of readers, one could argue that the same thing could be its undoing for authors who are struggling to be heard in a market that is quickly being overrun with... [Read more...]
Offering a free eBook to everyone who enters the contest is a win - win for everyone involved: Your books get into the hands of more readers and it definitely encourages more readers to sign up... so you get more people on your mailing list who are genuinely interested in the fiction you write.
The traffic you bring to your site and the relationships you create with your readers will help you put your books in the hands of the people who most need and want the transformation you offer.
«We hope to capture a set of readers who perhaps don't read on paper, as well as a new generation who will grow up reading and writing on computer screens in school and will have different reading habits,» said Maru de Montserrat, agent at International Editors Co. and president of ADAL, «It's important to meet that demand, rather than waiting for readers to take matters into their own hands and create a black market of scanned books.»
One of the interesting things that Amazon did, was despite their commanding headstart in putting ereaders in readers» hands, they have aggressively courted readers who don't own Kindles.
Anne Womack crystalized this sentiment: «We would love for the Big 5 publishers to recognize libraries as partners, as a means to get their books into the hands of hundreds of readers who may very well purchase more of the same book / author in the future.»
Transparency and sales ranking issues aside, Amazon Giveaways ARE a decent way to get the first book in your series into the hands of readers who might not find it otherwise.
He and other industry professionals of the old publishing paradigm are still holding onto that gate with both hands (and white knuckles)-- but readers like mine (who, granted, aren't into LIT - tra - chure, but just want to escape into a good read that gets them to think and maybe even changes their outlook on life) aren't particularly flooding to read the books that were deemed acceptable reading material by the old - fashioned gatekeepers who tend to be looking for this year's bestseller to put out in multiple re-iterations in 2 - 3 years.
A big thanks to all of the advertisers who support this mission, to all the readers, and to all the good people who have a hand in making this magazine happen!
India About Blog I am simply a reader, just like you, who love to read with always a cup of tea in hand.
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However, the reader is rarely as well equipped as the writer to determine the bottom line, and in practice this plays into the hands of those who might seek to confuse the public through clever disinformation campaigns.
One of the workshop participants had significant experience working for an independent brick - and - mortar bookseller, and she volunteered that many (the majority, in fact) of authors who proudly publish their first novels will see those novels get in the hands of far fewer readers than you'd think.
Who better than Dr Friston, who appeared in the case of this century, Gibbon v Manchester City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 726, to take the reader by the hand and show them the way through the wooWho better than Dr Friston, who appeared in the case of this century, Gibbon v Manchester City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 726, to take the reader by the hand and show them the way through the woowho appeared in the case of this century, Gibbon v Manchester City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 726, to take the reader by the hand and show them the way through the woods.
India About Blog I am simply a reader, just like you, who love to read with always a cup of tea in hand.
[liznotes — in gray — were not included in the response of Dominique Lasseur and Professor Meier, and are provided here to assist the reader who may not have the father's rights critique — to which the statement responds — readily at hand.]
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