Every expert in independent publishing talks about the importance of having killer quotes on the back of your book. While I am not an expert, I can tell you that it makes a difference. Here is the longer version of a quote for Complete Guide to Online High Schools, my book on how to earn a high school diploma online:
When it comes to high school diplomas, I always defer to Tom Nixon, a true expert in this field, who writes clearly, concisely, and oh-so helpfully. This book is like having a thorough consultation with the leading expert in the world of high school credentials. I recommend it highly.
As it happens, one of my three daughters attended high school for two years, one for two months, and one didn’t go at all. While all three eventually completed Bachelor’s degrees (Phi Beta Kappa), had this book existed, it would have saved them a great deal of time, money, and anguish on their rather tortuous paths.
–Dr. John Bear, author, Bears’ Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning
For those who know nothing about distance learning, let me assure you that this is the gold standard for quotes in this field. Dr. Bear invented distance learning college guides and popularized that instructional method with his book (now in its sixteenth edition).
There has been a slight Amazon-created lag, but this quote should be up on their site by tomorrow.
Periodically, I find it’s a good idea to remind folks that I write for a living. I earn a reasonable portion of my income from doing just that. And, yes, I appreciate it when folks go off and buy my books. As it happens, my latest book, Complete Guide to Online High Schools: Distance learning options for teens & adults is out there now. And, importantly, I would appreciate folks wandering over to Amazon to plunk down the $10.17 and take one home.
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