Speaking about books, today everyone wants to earn from indie authors. Many posts are about covers, editing, book formatting and blurbs, reviews, and promotions.
Everything of this is important, a book must look good visually.
Did we forget talent? How much is your talent important for your success?
I can give examples of authors whose books look great visually. Everything is perfect for promotion, editing, covers, and blurbs.
The book looks like it is from the library. When you start reading, you are disappointed.
A boring story can't impress you. Now, does it help because the book looked good?
In this condition, everyone could write and present himself as an author with a good budget.
If you don't have talent, these good-looking books are similar to an ugly face covered with great makeup. Your books are filtered, but they are not worthy of attention.
What makes a good story?
This story must capture your attention and time. If you want to know what happens next, you will read constantly.
When I was a teenager I can't be separated from Agatha Christie's books. Even friends teased me they will said me how the book will finish and who is the murderer. I was pissed off, I wanted to read in one breath.
The story that opens your curiosity is the one you will make questions.
The story expands your knowledge. Details about unknown places, people, and cultures.
The story makes you wonder about other stories from the same author.
When you go to the library and buy this so good-looking book, read the blurb. After this, you can read the story, but it is not guaranteed you will like it. Sometimes, it seems book services did their job, but the author failed.
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