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Old 08-28-2015, 11:19 AM   #8
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Cinisajoy's list hit many points spot on.

Spell check is NOT a cure all.
GIGO is still GIGO... even if it is spelled correctly.

Homonyms is the big one that brakes (breaks ) my reading trance.
Technology errors is another one. Be sure to apply John W Campbell's rules: Right or explain it away. Get advice if it is not your field.

Your sample/teaser chapters need to be 100% clean. It is the old 1st impression rule. I need to look at your story, not your writing. I am buying a Story.

Author requested reviews/likes... whatever inside the book: IMHO don't.
Maybe I am old school, but user reviews should be from the heart, not request. Enthusiasm of MY fellow readers has sold more books than any fluff on a cover or NYT list.

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