It really pulled readers in, so the cover and sample pages coupled with the price point
just drew readers in.»
Not exact matches
Setting a low price could help you
draw in readers who are
just browsing and came across your book.
With so many industry experts warning authors that they have to give their audiences compelling content that will keep them reading, it only seems logical that
readers want to invest their time and attention — not
just their money —
in a book that will
draw them
in and remain entertaining.
Lee reminds
readers (with a welcome absence of nihilism) that hardship is worth paying attention to, not
just for the empathy it
draws forth, or for the strength found
in characters who manage to come out on the other side, but for its ability to connect people across time and cultures.
What I see is a gold rush, with millions and millions of
readers flush with money
just waiting for more good books to read — and a bunch of authors who are standing by the river saying, «Oh, I didn't bring a bucket, I don't have a shovel, I don't want to get my shoes wet, this area has probably already been panned dry...» So they sit and
draw pictures
in the sand, dreaming of success that will never come, because all the gold is down
in the river.
Of course, it's what's between the covers that counts, but sometimes a beautifully designed jacket is
just what it takes to
draw a
reader in.
Writers, do you have a high - action starting scene that
just isn't
drawing the
reader in?
Non-literary
readers have long wondered why
readers (and writers) of literary fiction are
drawn toward «certain kinds» of books, whether they be difficult to read — as
in Ulysses by James Joyce — stylistically unique, which can also make them difficult (think Thomas Pynchon) or
just plain boring as
in... well, I can't name anything, because I happen to enjoy literary fiction and I DO N'T think it's boring.
Just like a strong subject line can power email marketing, your high quality cover will
draw in new
readers and give you and your book the recognition you deserve.
All
in all, Langley is doing
just what Harlan Coben (a favourite big - name author of mine) does on his author website:
drawing his
readers into the stories he's written, sharing a little of his own history, and making it as easy as possible for book lovers to engage with him and his novels — and all within a framework of recognisable, accessible and professional branding.
If you have multiple books, you can do more of these,
just one at a time, and it's a great excuse for staying
in front of current fans and
drawing in potential new
readers.
Just yesterday I did my third product change
in 12 months, and realized I should
draw my
readers» attention to these opportunities.
Hi, dear, Sarah,
In regards to «
just crazy», I tend to allow the
reader to
draw their own conclusions regarding my sanity or lack thereof.
Additionally, bullet points
draw attention to important details so the
reader gets all the necessary information
in just a quick perusal.
I got a couple of new frames for the mantel that were big enough to make an impact and
just popped
in art from lovely people like Jones Design Company and a
drawing a sweet blog
reader made for me after we lost our 19 year old pup Winston earlier this year.
The (
just for fun)
drawings I put together for them feature some of the ideas Ree blogged about (hopefully it will help her to sort of see them
in the space), and some of her
readers ideas (good call on the fun layout, Lauren!)