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Word of Mouth: One of the Most Powerful Tools in Helping a Book Succeed

April 21, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

Think for a few minutes about the kinds of things that make you want to pick up a book and read it. Most of the time we read a book because it's by an author we already know and love. Sometimes a cover might attract us to take a closer look, particularly if we're browsing in a brick-and-mortar store. But I'm guessing the large majority of us discover books based on word of mouth. The … [Read more...]

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