Impact of Adding a Cover & Additional Story Comments
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You’ve written your story and now are faced with deciding whether or not to create a cover.
I’ve posted about one hundred and fifty stories on BC and have never created a cover. Mel and Erin have made covers for all of my Doppler Press books. I’ve often wondered what difference an attractive cover makes to BC readers.
Seventeen of the stories posted so far in connection with the Writing Contest took the time to create a cover. Comparing the averages for those with and without covers was revealing.
Those with covers attracted 14% more hits, 17% more comments, and 14% more kudos.
Steph C has written a good story that is a travelogue to personal growth.
Mona Lisa has written an above-average tale about an accidental transformation.
This above-average story is one of the most fascinating in the current contest. The Court of Consciousness has offered us a look into a world not often visited on these pages.
The protagonist in this above-average story by girlinthelight has decided to be a “real man” -- whatever that might be.
I’ve tried to write about Alzheimer’s and couldn’t quite pull it off. RachelMnM has managed an above-average story about this delicate but pervasive topic.
Does your job define you? Or, can you redefine yourself on the job? This exceptional story by Shiraz, with its unique setting, explores how we can become who we are.
A witch with wicked humor and a taste for impeccable justice dominates this exceptional story by Jenny North.
Of course, Jenny Walker has delivered an exceptional story. Everything she writes is exceptional. She has used a soap opera trope with a Tootsie twist to enthrall us.
This above-average story by girlinthelight is an action-packed thriller starring a loving couple with mutual secrets.
Steph C takes us to the land of ice and fire in this very good story about travel.
This very good story by SuziAuchentiber has a The Big Chill vibe.
You’re a confirmed nerd and have been invited to a party by a bevy of beauties. What could possibly go wrong? TiffQ delivers a fresh perspective on this question in this very good story.
What does it take to find your way home? This exceptional story by Steph C gives us a feel for what one person endured.
Oh Marissa Lynn, you’ve been inside my head, researching this above-average story. I live half a mile from the High Bridge in St. Paul over the Mississippi River. It has claimed numerous people. A few years ago, they finally erected preventative fencing. It had called me several times.
Rose has offered an above-average story about family conflict.