The “About the Author” Page—Your Hello to the Reader

On April 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Editor

Because of the frequent interviews, both live and written, as well as the features on the Reader Views website we do, we frequently need to download the bio of the authors from their websites. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve gone to an author’s website to find no bio, or a bio that only talks about the books he or she has written. In the latter case, the author is identifying himself as the books, not as to who he really is which isn’t an effective way to say “hello” to your potential reader.

Writing and Revising to Attract Different Readers

On February 13, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

In writing articles, it’s necessary to remember that everyone does not have the same tastes or interests, and everyone does not respond or learn in the same way.

eBook Pricing Strategies – How Much Should I Charge?

On February 8, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

If you are really, really, serious about selling your eBook and getting paid for what it is worth, then these are the questions you have to ask yourself.

Is B & N competing with Amazon for Bad Customer Service?

On January 16, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Editor

We contemplated on posting all the reviews on BarnesAndNoble.com but their system is not user friendly nor are reviews a focal point. I contacted B & N to see if I can speak to someone that may consider making some changes to their site and actually was able to communicate with a person in their headquarters in the U.S.

Reader Views: Phony Book Reviews and How to Avoid Them

On January 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Authors need book reviews to sell books, and readers like book reviews that help them make informed buying decisions about what books to read. However, many fake book reviews and reviewers are out there, and when authors hire people to write reviews, not knowing the reviewer will not actually read the book, or when readers buy books based on fake reviews, the result can be displeased readers who might then be angry enough to post their own negative reviews about the book.

One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com by Richard L. Brandt

On January 8, 2012, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, Business & Investing, Nonfiction, by Editor

Amazon’s business model is deceptively simple: Make online shopping so easy and convenient that customers won’t think twice. It can almost be summed up by the button on every page: “Buy now with one click.”

Book Marketing Techniques That Don’t Work by Irene Watson

On January 2, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

As authors, whether we are self-published or published by a publishing firm, small press, or a large publishing house, getting noticed is one of our primary challenges. Some publishers offer marketing support, either as prepaid services or part of the publishing contract. Yet, if you are self-published you are entirely on your own.

Creating Income From Home – Self-Publishing Technical Literature

Topics include: Why Technical Literature? What Should I Write About? Do I Need An ISBN? Publishing eBooks, Publishing Printed Books, Obtaining An ISBN, ISBN Barcode, Cover & Book Creation Manuals, Add Your Book To Amazon.Com, Managing Shipping & Handling, Promotion, Create Your Own Website, Press Releases, Social Networks, e-commerce System, and more.

“Stuff” in the Life of a Book Reviewer

On December 5, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

We recently reviewed a book and the reviewer pointed out the copious amounts of editing issues in the book. I got a response from the editor of the book.

Amazon.com Review Removal – Recap and Update

On November 29, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

I’ve been giving updates for the past year on the aspect of Amazon.com removing reviews and banning reviewers from posting. At first it seems it was just review sites like us but then it flowed over to removing reviews from individual reviews unrelated to any site or blog.