{"id":1678,"date":"2012-01-24T04:12:33","date_gmt":"2012-01-24T12:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2012-01-24T04:12:33","modified_gmt":"2012-01-24T12:12:33","slug":"no-one-buys-books-they-don%e2%80%99t-know-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=1678","title":{"rendered":"No One Buys Books They Don\u2019t Know Exist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is the primary enticement that causes you to purchase a book? Think about that as you write and design your book, and as you start promoting it.<\/p>\n<p>Is it word of mouth\u2014a recommendation? Is it the amazing cover? Is it the fact that you know and like (or trust) the author? Do book reviews sway you? Is it strictly need and chance\u2014you spot a book while web surfing or shopping that meets your current need for specific information or a good read? Are you a fanatic about new mysteries by new authors? Do you have a hunger for books related to your hobby or interest? But how do you find out about new books on your favorite topic or in your favorite genre? Or is it when you meet the author that you are most interested in reading his or her book?<\/p>\n<p>This is definitely something you should be thinking about as you write, design and promote your own book. <\/p>\n<p>One thing is for sure, you don\u2019t buy books you know nothing about, do you? And this is true for your book\u2019s audience. <\/p>\n<p>If I\u2019ve given you something to think about this morning, let me know. Leave your comment here or email me at PLFry620@yahoo.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com> http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com> http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the primary enticement that causes you to purchase a book? 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