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The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel,Used
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Nonformulaic, eyeopening, deeplyresearched and really worth your time. GQJodie Archer and Matthew L. Jockers' The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel is a big idea book that explains their textmining research through a groundbreaking look at the New York Times bestseller list. It explores the relationship between creativity and analytics, picking bestsellers via algorithm with a high degree of accuracy. We know that technology has transformed the worlds of finance, medicine, and sports; now it's making its mark on books.Ask most people about massive success in the world of fiction, and youll typically hear that its a game of hazy crystal balls. The sales figures of E. L. James or Dan Brown seem to be freakishrandom occurrences in an unknowable market. But what if there were an algorithm that could reveal a secret DNA of bestsellers, regardless of their genre? What if it knew, just from analyzing the words alone, not just why genre writers like John Grisham and Danielle Steel belong on the lists, but also that authors such as Junot Diaz, Jodi Picoult, and Donna Tartt had telltale signs of success all over their pages?The algorithm exists; the code has been cracked; and the results bring fresh new insights into how fiction works and why we read. The Bestseller Code offers a new theory for why Fifty Shades of Grey sold so well. It sheds light on the current craze for dark heroines. It reveals which themes tend to sell best. And all with fascinating supporting data taken from a fiveyear study of twenty thousand novels. Then there is the hunt for 'the one'the paradigmatic example of bestselling writing according to a computer's analysis of thousands of points of data. The result is surprising, a bit ironic, and delightfully unorthodox.At heart, The Bestseller Code is a celebration of books for readers and writersa compelling investigation into how successful writing works, and a fresh take on our intellectual and emotional response to stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Bestseller Code'? A: 'The Bestseller Code' explores the relationship between creativity and analytics in relation to the New York Times bestseller list, revealing how algorithms can predict bestsellers.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'The Bestseller Code'? A: The book is authored by Jodie Archer and Matthew L. Jockers.
- Q: When was 'The Bestseller Code' published? A: 'The Bestseller Code' was published on September 20, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Bestseller Code' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Bestseller Code'? A: 'The Bestseller Code' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Bestseller Code' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, 'The Bestseller Code' is suitable for both readers and writers interested in understanding the dynamics of successful fiction.
- Q: What insights does 'The Bestseller Code' offer about bestselling novels? A: 'The Bestseller Code' provides insights into themes that tend to sell best and analyzes the characteristics of successful writing through data-driven research.
- Q: Does 'The Bestseller Code' include any data analysis? A: Yes, the book includes fascinating supporting data from a five-year study of twenty thousand novels.
- Q: What is the significance of the algorithm discussed in 'The Bestseller Code'? A: The algorithm discussed reveals the 'secret DNA' of bestsellers, helping to identify successful writing patterns across various genres.
- Q: Is 'The Bestseller Code' a first edition? A: Yes, 'The Bestseller Code' is a first edition.