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I am always surprised when aspiring writers ask this question. Because writers who ask this question forget their own reading experience. How do you decide whether you want to read a book or not? ...
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System
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2019-12-08T12:38:32Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Snot Bubble
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2019-12-08T12:38:32Z (almost 5 years ago)
I am always surprised when aspiring writers ask this question. Because writers who ask this question forget their own reading experience. How do you decide whether you want to read a book or not? When you stand in a bookstore and haven't heard about a book you'll probably - look at the cover to get an idea of the genre - read the blurb to get an idea of the story - read the first page(s) to get an idea of the writing style and quality The opening is the third threshold a reader has to cross on their way to buying your book. You'll want that threshold to be as low and inviting as possible. * * * The best way to learn how to write is to observe yourself when you read.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2019-08-06T15:46:51Z (about 5 years ago)
Original score: 5