Jodie Archer & Matthew L. Jockers
What’s inside
This book analyzes what makes a book a bestseller, using a data-driven approach. It delves into the success patterns of hit novels.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the elements that contribute to a novel’s commercial success
- Gaining insights into the book market’s trends and patterns
- Learning how data analysis can be applied to literary critique
- Identifying successful writing practices for aspiring authors
Key Points
- Introduction to algorithmic critique of literature
- The role of themes and topics in bestselling works
- Characteristics of protagonists in bestsellers
- The significance of style and readability
- Data patterns from a survey of New York Times bestsellers
- How data can predict market trends in the publishing industry
- The intersection of creativity and analytics in literature
Who’s it For
- Writers
- Publishing Professionals
- Literary Agents
- Data Scientists
- Book Marketers
- Readers Interested in Literature Analysis
About the author
Jodie Archer, a former publisher, and Matthew L. Jockers, a co-founder of the Stanford Literary Lab, explore the data behind bestsellers.