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Originally Posted by Anna Drake
Yes, VydorScope, a very great post, indeed. But what a challenge is laid out in those few words. How can we objectively evaluate our covers, and blurbs, etc? I keep in mind, Mickey Spillane's advice that the opening of the current book sells the book and the ending sells the next one. But how do I know how well my judgement of "this rocks" matches the opinion of the reader?
And take covers. I created what I call my "dark and stormy night" cover for my second "Murderous" mystery. Yet, a completely disinterested reader told me it was not that cover but another that was a "five star" achievement. How are we to know? I try hard to write a compelling opening and a satisfying closing, but again, who am I to judge?
In short, I've come to believe it's all a riverboat gamble.
But I'm still out there, still trying, still hoping to catch the brass ring. Thanks for the post. I need to review it from time to time and try to up grade my game...yet again!
It's good to toss this stuff about.
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Yep, good for you. You are right in that, who's to judge, you can only go by gut feel, whatever input you can get, and the results of the marketplace.
This is particularly true for independent/self publishers who do not have a massive budget and media machine for 'creating' bestsellers.
