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Do people judge a book by its cover?

10/28/2011

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It is a fact, people DO judge a book by its cover, or a product by its package! Don't believe me? Go into any book store and walk up and down the isles. Nine times out of ten it is the cover design or packaging that will first draw your eye to a particular product. You do form a first impression. When we meet someone, we form a first impression.

It is a good practice to think about this, when you are trying to decide how you want your book cover to look. I tell authors to go to their local book store and walk up and down the isle of books similar to their book. What attracts you? What makes you pick up that certain book and flip it over to read the back cover? Do not copy someone's cover, but use the energy that you feel to fuel the fire for your own cover.

Another great source is the magazine rack at your local store. Those companies pay someone to create a cover that makes people want to purchase that magazine. Take a careful look at their "Look." Ask yourself: Why did they use that color, font, style, or way of presenting the material?

The same is true on the internet, probably more so. That's because everything on the Net is two dimensional. If you want to make a good first impression, to draw someone in, then you have to present your product in a way your customer can relate to.

You have to present it in a way that makes a person want to reach into their screen and pick it up. If you can do that, you have done a good thing. Then you will make more sales. It's as simple as that.

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Short Story Contest

10/26/2011

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Help us get out the word that Sleepytown Press is having a Short Story Contest.  There is still plenty of time to get your stories to us. The 2011 edition of Gallery of Voices is now available to order on Amazon as a Paperback or for the Kindle as an eReader.

The top three stories will be featured in the 2012 anthology.
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Through it All...God Was There

10/4/2011

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SP just published the "second edition" of "Through it All...God Was There."  The book is an incredible view into the lives of women who set their minds and hearts a long time ago to listen to God and see what He has to say to them. They even have retreats where they worship, pray, share, and laugh a lot.  This is truly a wonderful thing to see how God has worked in the lives of these women.

The book is now available for ordering on www.amazon.com and will also be available locally.

The book features stories of healing, encouragment, salvation, hope, and the many ways that God chooses to work in the lives of His people.
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