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There are thousands of books published every day on Amazon alone. Some are traditionally published, others self published. Some get noticed by readers but many fail to attract an audience even if they are given away for free. How do you make sure that your book is one that is noticed? How can you get it before readers and secure and audience? I remember some years ago discussing this very topic with Benita Cullingford of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Her answe

We are always told that we shouldn't judge a book but its cover. However, in reality is everybody does just that and covers are crucial to the success of any book. For authors it acts as a primary marketing tool because it creates the readers' first impression of the book and the story within. This is how it helps to drive sales. For the readers the book cover sets their expectations of the tale the book will tell. A strong cover conveys genre and tone, builds credibility, a

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Katie enjoyed reading the crime thriller published by Crooked Cat Books, Hunter's Chase and gave the novel a 5* review on Amazon. Thank...