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alfreda89 ([personal profile] alfreda89) wrote2012-08-15 08:31 pm
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Cover tweaking....

So the design artist I wanted isn't available, I don't feel like breaking in someone new...and I'm just going to change the print on the covers, making titles, name etc more visible. Also -- going to add a series name and number sequence.

I know you guys have the books, so I'm just asking in a general sense. Does having the words "XXX award winner" or "YYY award nominee" mean anything to you? As in, you might be more inclined to click on, or pick up a book? Is it worth putting it on a book cover, or should I just tuck it in my bio and leave it there?

Questions, questions.

I just fell asleep sitting up, so thinking that this might be a good night to quit everything early...
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[identity profile] abwarwick.livejournal.com 2012-08-16 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
I usually take note of award winner/nominee. I can't tell you how much note.... for what it's worth.
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[identity profile] alfreda89.livejournal.com 2012-08-16 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
That's what I wanted to know -- does anyone notice, and if so, favorably? Thanks for speaking up!

[personal profile] hartmans 2012-08-16 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
If I recognize the award and don't recognize the author, xxxx award winner or yyy nominee have sometimes been deciding factor in what I'll pick up now. I don't care if it's on the cover or book jacket. Obviously being blind as a factor, but I think that I would have looked at the blurb about the book before getting to deciding on award. But having it somewhere where I can find it when I decide to consider a particular volume is probably good.

Now you've got me thinking about whether there are any awards out there that would cause a book to lose points.

[identity profile] alfreda89.livejournal.com 2012-08-16 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)

There's a question -- especially since you can be nominated for awards you know nothing about, that mean nothing, because someone makes a statement and says you're a nominee or winner.

I'm thinking that maybe I can leave it on the cover, but small -- having the series name and number larger is more important. Time to test covers with a friend.

Thanks for your input!

Now you've got me thinking about whether there are any awards out there that would cause a book to lose points.
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