Web Design for Authors - Tips and Advice
Putting Extracts Or Sample Chapters On Your Website
Including extracts of your work on your website can give readers a better feel of what your work is about and encourages them to find out more, or better still, to buy your book. There are two options.
Include the extract on a web page
An extract of your work can be displayed on a web page. For an author, the extract could be displayed on the page where the details and synopsis of the book are presented. Web pages can be as long as you like, so there is no limit to the number of words you can include. It’s sensible not to make it too long though and if a lot of formatting is involved, it will increase the cost of your site.
Include a downloadable extract
Your website can include a facility allowing visitors to download an extract of your work. The download should be in PDF format as PDF readers are widley available. They are also more visitor friendly from a reading point of view.
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- Introduction - How To Plan An Author Website
- Why Does A Writer Need A Website?
- Setting Objectives For A Writer’s Website
- Website Planning Checklist for Authors
- How To Choose A Domain Name
- What Pages Should I Have On My Website?
- Words – Creating The Text Content For Your Website
- Putting Photographs And Graphics On Your Website
- Putting Reader Reviews On Your Website
- Putting Extracts Or Sample Chapters On Your Website
- Making Changes To Your Website
- How To Promote An Ebook
- Subscription Lists and Newsletters
- How To Sell Your Books From Your Website
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