Welcome to another Writerly Round-Up Post.
These are things I gathered during the week. I hope some of them are helpful or at the very least, entertaining.
This week I am adding a bit of shameless self-promotion. Kim Richards Gilchrist helped with cover art, editing and formatting so that I could release my New Author’s Revised Edition of If I Should Die. This title is available for pre-order at Amazon and will go live on 12 April 2016.
Thank you to everyone who supported me in so many ways when I suddenly fell from publication. I’m back. I have plans for a collection of short stories followed by a Sequel to If I Should Die and a Revised Edition of Milk Carton People.
The following articles and links came mostly from my email.
Writerly Round-Up
Catch a Clue
Patty Jager
Every Monday catch a clue about a new to you mystery, thriller, or suspense book or author.
Authors: In comments give readers a five sentence passage from one of your books.
Include:
- Title
- Author
genre (mystery, thriller, suspense) - buy link
- Website or Amazon Author page link.Readers enjoy finding new authors.
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Welcome to the new and improved FabianSpace!
Karina Fabian
Thanks again to the people who shared what they want to see as far as content. You can see the full results on my blog. For the next six months or so, I’ll use that feedback. Of course, you are always welcome to comment. Let me know what you love or hate. I want to share my book news, but I want it to be something you enjoy. Email anytime: karina@fabianspace.com
My goal is to keep this monthly newsletter light, fun and useful. We’ll have quick news here, then Vern gets his say (by popular request – he’s so proud!), then writing tips. When I have something big going on that I want to share in greater depth, like a new writing class or a book, I’ll invite you to a separate newsletter run. That way, you don’t get inundated with stuff you’re not interested in. Sound good?
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Are you making these mistakes with your Amazon book description?
Build Book Buzz
What’s the first thing you do when you search for a book on Amazon and find one that could be just what you want or need?
If you’re like most, you read the Amazon book description at the top of the page.
That’s because you’re looking for specific information. If you can’t find it, you go on to the next book in the search results.
3 common mistakes
That book description is the reader’s gateway to your book — it’s what convinces a reader that your book is the solution to their problem. And yet, so many authors and publishers slap up something quick and vague — using as few as two sentences sometimes — on the most valuable real estate on your Amazon’s sales page.
Is it time for you or your publisher to revisit your description to make sure it meets reader expectations? Here are three common mistakes you’ll want to look for in yours.
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POLICING IN THE PAST: A DOLLAR TO A DONUT
Lee Loftland
The year is 1988 and I’m assigned to patrol duty in a town called Soft Kitty, Ca. We’re bordered by the towns Warm Fur Baby and Sweet Puppy. All three are located in Squeezemtodeath County. Soft Kitty, where I work, is the county seat.
My name is Officer Usta Luvmyjob, III, and I work the graveyard shift. I carry a gun and wear a badge. It’s my job to protect and serve.
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