Comments on: Who reads books, what do they read, and why do authors need to know this?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Mon, 13 May 2024 01:10:49 +0000

In reply to Magdalena.

I’m so glad it helped you, Magdalena!

Sandy

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By: Magdalena

Mon, 13 May 2024 01:08:22 +0000

Just what I needed to read as I come to the end of writing my book! I thought I was just writing for laypeople who needed health advice but now I realise I can extend my audience to people who work in the health industry, effectively doubling my readership. Thank you so much!

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By: Sandra Beckwith

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:03:15 +0000

In reply to Alejandro De La Garza.

Alejandro, yes, the research lines up well with common sense. On the other hand, once a year, I take my car to a local service station for an inspection and talk books with the non-college educated woman who runs the cash register. When she’s not dealing with customers at work, she reads a book. (Great job, right??) I love it!

Cutting the education budget seems to be a problem everywhere, doesn’t it? What’s less universal — and incredibly distressing — is book banning in schools and communities. The IGNORANCE and ARROGANCE behind all of this is making me crazy.

Thanks for weighing in. I am the choir you’re preaching to!

Sandy

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By: Alejandro De La Garza

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:57:21 +0000

This proves what I’ve known for years: the more education one has, the more literate they are. It only makes sense and shouldn’t surprise anyone. I once told a group of work colleagues that I knew a great deal about certain subjects because I read more than the Bible and the TV guide. That didn’t sit well with them, but they couldn’t deny it either. Regardless, that’s why I get angry every time any state legislature cuts their education budget. It’s a notable problem in my native Texas. Education and literacy are too important to take flippantly.

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By: Sandra Beckwith

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:47:36 +0000

By: Benedick

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:46:19 +0000

Thanks. Great article, And will really help target readers for advertising to build email lists

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