ESSENTIAL KEYWORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW_IWSG post

 

"Evil does not sleep. 

It waits."

 - Hippolyta

The same is true for another Amazon ...

The One in whose ranks 

we all want to stand out.

There are Keywords that will draw attention

like SEX

But it may not result in SALES

Photo 122117329 / Bare Chest Lover © Volodymyr Tverdokhlib | Dreamstime.com

The above image represents

poorly your novel

of two shy retired teachers

finding love unexpectedly.

We must narrow the focus of

our keywords

from broad to narrow

to catch the eye 

of the reader who is

searching for something

different than bare chests

and heaving bosums.

SO HOW TO PLUG INTO

THOSE READERS'

INTERESTS?

ASK YOURSELF

ABOUT YOUR NOVEL

What is the time period?

What stands out about its setting?

What are its interesting

character types or roles?

What themes or events

interweave in your novel?

From whose perspective is it told?

Is it a children's fantasy?

Is it a Noir supernatural mystery?

What is your novel's style and tone?

Remember:

Some Keywords will draw attention 

but few sales

Others will draw less looks 

but result in more sales.

Once you give a new reader

a great story she loves, 

she will return again and again

for more of your books.

Keep an eye out for my new book.

Coming Soon.

Nothing can bring so much death

as a debt unpaid ...

especially for spies.