Results of Reader Survey
Last
weekend, I asked my newsletter subscribers to participate in a short survey. I
was pleasantly surprised when 99 people responded. This number is probably not
a statistically significant sample, nor was the survey designed scientifically,
however, the results are still valuable.
Note the
caveats. Many of my subscribers joined to get a free ebook or to enter a
giveaway. Also, I join promotions and giveaways in science fiction, fantasy and
romance because my stories are in those genres.
I have
listed each of my questions followed by the answers and my comments.
Questions for Readers
If you would like to help me by
doing a short survey, please answer these questions:
1. Where do you buy ebooks:
Amazon, Apple, Barnes&Noble, Kobo or GooglePlay?
Answers:
Amazon 92%;
Kobo 12%; B&N(Nook) 9%; Apple(iBooks) 10%; GooglePlay 7%; Other:
Smashwords, Instafreebie, BookFunnel, Authors
Although
the majority buy from Amazon, many use multiple sources for books.
For Amazon, do you use Kindle
Unlimited?
Yes: 17%
2. What is your favorite genre:
Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction etc?
Answers:
Fantasy
64%; SciFi 51%; Romance 33%; Mystery 23%; Horror 7%
Other:
PNR, UF, SFR, Thriller, Historical
Many read
all or a variety of genres.
3. Do you prefer a story written
in the point of view of one character or more than one?
Answers:
One POV 23%;
2 or more 31%
Many
readers did not care as long as the POV was obvious. A few complained about
confusing switches in POV for some stories.
4. Do you like stories that
emphasize adventure or romance?
Answers
Adventure
83%; Romance 32%;
26% of
readers said “Both” (included in separate categories).
Other
readers said they enjoy adventure with a little romance.
Are these answers helpful to you? Please comment.
Aurora
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