tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post696718036356665335..comments2023-06-21T11:31:31.694-04:00Comments on Keystrokes & Word Counts: What are your thoughts?MBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-37879826597961587742011-08-31T18:38:51.823-04:002011-08-31T18:38:51.823-04:00Emlyn I figured even if it's just a chapter of...Emlyn I figured even if it's just a chapter of something else, it will get people thinking about what you've got coming out next (or already out) so it couldn't hurt. I was just curious as to how many people actually read them.<br /><br />CD I guess I just haven't found myself using the linked ToC in an e-book yet because in fiction, I don't normally have a need. Non-fiction is a totally different story though.<br /><br />Thanks for the input all!MBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-53639682060148002622011-08-31T17:33:34.634-04:002011-08-31T17:33:34.634-04:00Good questions! I love a good cover too, but with ...Good questions! I love a good cover too, but with the Kindle app I have, I can see why it takes me straight to the first page of the book, rather than the cover. After all, by clicking on the book, it's like opening a paperback or hardcover.<br /><br />In a paperback, the table of contents never made much sense to me, but I like how, in eBooks, you can click on a chapter to go directly to it. I think they're more helpful in this format. I have to say I haven't actually used the ToC yet though...<br /><br />I also love excerpts from other novels, and I don't mind if it's a sequel, another novel by the author, or even a short story related to the book I've just read. It often makes me want to read more of the author's work too.C D Meetenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185285028025647307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-67535703520804033572011-08-31T17:22:08.294-04:002011-08-31T17:22:08.294-04:00Oh my stars! Haven't even thought of adding an...Oh my stars! Haven't even thought of adding an excerpt to the end of it. Everything else you've said I agree with. I've thought on both the author photo and the book cover question long and hard. Both are important - spend money on getting them done right if you have to!Emlyn Chandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814483750873404256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-40433264588138120142011-08-31T16:30:31.413-04:002011-08-31T16:30:31.413-04:00HEY! Get on that! :D heheHEY! Get on that! :D heheMBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-13558546735593872502011-08-31T16:29:33.077-04:002011-08-31T16:29:33.077-04:00LOL no biggie, just giving you a hard time. I stil...LOL no biggie, just giving you a hard time. I still have to read the stuff you sent me.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-66017917243002002062011-08-31T16:24:29.718-04:002011-08-31T16:24:29.718-04:00Hah I'm almost done! Sorry it was a busy weeke...Hah I'm almost done! Sorry it was a busy weekend. I had company and then a hurricane, etc :PMBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-10375557466099168112011-08-31T15:18:06.103-04:002011-08-31T15:18:06.103-04:00I think table of contents are only really needed i...I think table of contents are only really needed if you name the chapters because some people like to read through those before starting. I don't, but I know others do. But even if you don't name the chapters, it might be a good thing to have in ebooks since you can link them and get to the chapter easier that way.<br /><br />I completely forgot a bio picture for Being Human. Oh well, maybe the next one. If someone ever gets back to me w/ her option that is. *stares at MB* ;)Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-43979669803163662392011-08-31T14:35:01.418-04:002011-08-31T14:35:01.418-04:00Yeah you actually use a table of contents in a fic...Yeah you actually use a table of contents in a fiction book? I'm impressed! :DMBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-75017705676182487792011-08-31T14:22:19.848-04:002011-08-31T14:22:19.848-04:00I like having the cover in the ebook. I also think...I like having the cover in the ebook. I also think a bio picture is a good idea. I like having the back cover at the end. I usually use the table of contents ti jump around so it is annoying when an e book does not have one.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348921731053503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-90982802570935129412011-08-31T10:31:07.313-04:002011-08-31T10:31:07.313-04:00Ahhh good point Mr. Lowell! I wasn't thinking ...Ahhh good point Mr. Lowell! I wasn't thinking about what the sample would show and I suppose if you front load stuff, then you're not going to get much of the story itself! Thanks!MBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-68812945953171510612011-08-31T10:27:30.757-04:002011-08-31T10:27:30.757-04:00Or Author Outbreak :D
Cover is the key to the wo...Or Author Outbreak :D <br /><br />Cover is the key to the world. If that cover doesn't work, you lose the reader before they ever see your blurb.<br /><br />Blurb is next. You need a good, punchy blurb that can draw the reader into the story. This is the "back cover blurb" that now shows as "product description." This HAS to work or they won't sample.<br /><br />Sample has to be tight. The first 10% of your book needs EXTRA attention. There are too many grammar nazis and spelling beeatches out there that'll toss an indie for spelling faster than they can say Paulo Bachagaloupi. Don't give them an excuse...and make SURE the sample has .. like .. part of the story in it. Don't front load your epub with a lot of clutter.<br /><br />ToCs, author photos, anything other than Cover, Copyright, and maybe dedication ... Move to the Back of the Book. Let your sample show. If it's too short people will think you're hiding something -- like poor writing. <br /><br />Good luck, Ms Bee!Nathan Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485325283120491298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-51063385481552715412011-08-31T09:40:03.095-04:002011-08-31T09:40:03.095-04:00Good points. Thanks for your input! :D
List it as...Good points. Thanks for your input! :D<br /><br />List it as in on Goodreads and whatnot?MBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325522661963443320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516172863710781538.post-30590168755145298162011-08-31T08:58:27.440-04:002011-08-31T08:58:27.440-04:00Covers are extremely important and shouldn't b...Covers are extremely important and shouldn't be missed. Most professionally assembled e-books include the cover and yours would be remiss if you didn't put one in.<br /><br />As to table of contents, it's good practice to include one as well as a glossary or appendix if necessary. Make it easy on the reader and you are more likely to stand out as a Pro.<br /><br />Bio pictures are part of your branding as well as being standard practice. Make sure you choose a headshot you are ok with using in each subsequent book or you risk losing that branding tool.<br /><br />And of course, once your book is published be sure to list it to get eyes on the cover.<br /><br />Allison Duncan<br />Editor, <a href="http://authoroutbreak.com" rel="nofollow">AuthorOutbreak.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com