In this week's field trip assignment, we would like you to take a "Cyber Safari" and examine the websites of a few successful authors. Specifically, we would like for you to examine the three sites listed below:
Questions:
- What do these sites have in common?
- What are some ways each author is connecting with their readers?
- What types of things are included in each site's content?
- How are they allowing the reader to further experience the world created in their books?
Please note: By no means are we suggesting that any website is absolutely perfect or that you have to spend tons of money to have a great web presence. What we are merely trying to illustrate is that there are a wide variety of things you can include in your web content. Remember, your ultimate goal is to keep your readers coming back for more and....to SELL MORE BOOKS!
Therese Says: I'll also add links to this "Cyber Safari" because all these authors, linked above and below, and their books are very different from each other in the type of stories, the target audience, and the author experience they present online.
- Jane Porter
- Elizabeth Boyle
- Trish and Rob MacGregor
Feel free to examine other author sites and leave comments below....happy hunting!
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