Planning? Not really something I do consciously, at least not at first. I have a broad overview of where my story is going over 3 books, but that fell into place as I wrote. 

You must be thinking of your dashboard and the reader pipeline. That’s available from your novel’s page, up in the top right corner. From right to left, there’s your portrait, then "update readers", then "edit project", then "dashboard". Clicking on "dashboard" should get you the list you want.

When choosing a book to buy, what do you base your decision on? Do you look past the cover and start reading a random page? Or do you rely on the recommendations of friends?

I must admit that the cover is often the thing that first catches my eye. But before making a decision I always read through the first few pages to make sure the book is for me. These are the things that I look for:

1. Characters that make me smile. Whether they’re gushingly romantic or cuttingly sarcastic, a little bit crazy, a lot bit charismatic, wickedly clever, or charmingly cranky, I want to read about characters that are engaging, memorable, and fun.

2. Diversity. This can come in many forms; race, gender, sexuality, creed, culture, class, species, or philosophy. New and balanced points of view are important. Nay, they are necessary.

3. Poetry. Beautiful words have a way of making me fall in love. Lush descriptions, rhythmic sentence structure, poetic endings, a smart use of similes...Use any of these and you will win me over. Promise.

4. Magic. The very best stories instantly sweep you up and paint a lush and vivid world in your mind. Not only can you feel it come to life while reading, but it actually stays with you long after. That’s what I hope to find every time I pick up a book. If you can capture that, you’re golden.

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I’m here, I’m here! Thanks for tagging me, like, waaaaay down below. I’ve had a couple super busy days, but now I’m on vacation this week, so I’m hoping to get my Inkshares into high gear before I go back to the dreary day job on Tuesday the 16th. :)