Category Archives: Readers

What they want and how to give it to them

Sometimes I wish I was a publisher

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

I’ve read a few dreary books lately, of which some were on the best sellers list; one was even a Pulitzer Prize winner. Generally I read “Best Sellers” to keep in the loop and for the sake of diversity – … Continue reading →

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Modes and personas

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Recently I made a comment on a published author’s website. The next day I received an emailed response from the author’s personal assistant. It was a nice gesture, but frankly a little underwhelming. Readers are not passive viewers of your … Continue reading →

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10 things readers have in common

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

This morning I was reading a review of The book thief (Markus Zukas). The reviewer read the book based on recommendations from his friends who all said they loved it. Unfortunately the reviewer could find no reason to keep reading … Continue reading →

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