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« Reply #26 on: July 01, 2011, 03:28:43 PM » |
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I've only sold four in three to four months. I'm about to throw in the towel and just write, write and write!
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I actually logged in today to ask this very question. I just published my book on Kindle this Monday and I've only sold four copies.  The book is for middle-graders, and I understand that most people who read middle-grade do not have Kindles, but I didn't expect the first week to be so depressing. I've been hitting the social media circuit like crazy (4-6 hours per day, at least). Any feedback would be welcome. My short story sold 12 copies the first month it was on Amazon (January of this year). 12. Last month, it sold 2009. It takes a while to build. And I think middle grade is probably still a tough sell in digital-only. Not that many middle grade readers are either in possession of an ereader or the ability to buy their own books. Self-publishing has a tendency to make people expect instantaneous results because, compared to traditional publishing, the amount of time it takes from finishing your book to seeing the final result is so short. The reality, however, is that it still takes time for readers to find you. If you have product that they WANT, they will find you. Eventually. Of course, it's also possible you have a product they don't particularly want. This isn't to say it's a BAD product, just too niche to see much success. That's the risk you take in self-publishing. And it's why traditional publishers are so damned particular about marketability. They can't afford to take the risks we do... |
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« Reply #28 on: July 01, 2011, 03:41:06 PM » |
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Yeah. You know, part of my problem is most likely patience  Seeing so many of you say you only sold about what I did in your first months is hopeful... |
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« Reply #29 on: July 01, 2011, 03:50:46 PM » |
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Excellent idea. And while I received some very valuable input on that issue in a thread here, and I'm starting to make adjustments accordingly, I can still use all the help I can get!
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« Reply #30 on: July 01, 2011, 03:57:26 PM » |
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Just a comment for TS Welti on blogger. I found the only way it'll let me comment is if I uncheck the box to keep me signed in. Maybe that will work for you.
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« Reply #31 on: July 01, 2011, 04:11:16 PM » |
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Just a comment for TS Welti on blogger. I found the only way it'll let me comment is if I uncheck the box to keep me signed in. Maybe that will work for you.
Hmm.... Hadn't thought of or tried that. I'll look into. Thanks so much for the suggestion! |
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« Reply #32 on: July 01, 2011, 04:29:20 PM » |
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It is really nice of you to do this Vicki. If non-fiction is allowed, I've sent you an email. If not, I've got fiction to choose from too. LOL |
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« Reply #33 on: July 01, 2011, 04:54:14 PM » |
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Can't wait for comments on mine. I think the opening is strong but I know the blurb can use a lot of help and maybe even the cover.
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« Reply #34 on: July 01, 2011, 05:01:13 PM » |
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A very worthwhile project that has the potential to do a lot of good...if the folks submitting have open minds and thick skins. I hope it works out for all involved!
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« Reply #35 on: July 01, 2011, 05:06:16 PM » |
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Love it! Not published yet, but know where I will be going if it does not sell...
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« Reply #36 on: July 01, 2011, 05:08:06 PM » |
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A very worthwhile project that has the potential to do a lot of good...if the folks submitting have open minds and thick skins. I hope it works out for all involved!
When you're desperate to find out why one book isn't selling when the others are, the skin tends to get pretty thick. The comments will be accepted in the helpful spirit in which they are intended. |
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« Reply #37 on: July 01, 2011, 05:23:41 PM » |
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Nice! I sent in my short story collection. Oddly enough, I have sold none of the collection but all of the stand alone stories it contains sell. I need help...
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« Reply #38 on: July 01, 2011, 05:27:01 PM » |
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Can't wait for comments on mine. I think the opening is strong but I know the blurb can use a lot of help and maybe even the cover.
I'm so glad you said that. I completely forgot to send the blurb! I know I will get comments on my cover and I'm prepared. |
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« Reply #39 on: July 01, 2011, 05:29:50 PM » |
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Nice! I sent in my short story collection. Oddly enough, I have sold none of the collection but all of the stand alone stories it contains sell. I need help...
Same here. The anthology is selling okay, but the novelettes in it are still selling separately. I put a note in the blurb for each one that they were also available in the anthology for $1.99. I think that helped. Not that I want the novelettes to stop selling, you understand. I just want the anthology to sell at least as well. |
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« Reply #40 on: July 01, 2011, 05:36:04 PM » |
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That's okay if you don't send the blurb, I can grab it from your book page. Yep, I can do non-fiction too! You guys are awesome. I'm getting some great comments on the blog, and I think having more than one opinion is going to be so much more helpful to people, so I'm very grateful people are helping! As for the thick skin, I understand, it can be hard to hear if something isn't working. However, these are just people's opinions, and with any critique you get you can keep what is helpful and leave the rest. I'm never offended if people don't listen to me. My kids don't listen all the time. Vicki |
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« Reply #41 on: July 01, 2011, 05:38:53 PM » |
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« Reply #42 on: July 01, 2011, 05:46:37 PM » |
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Maybe also ask how the book has been marketed, since it does matter. Good suggestion!  Vicki |
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« Reply #43 on: July 01, 2011, 06:02:22 PM » |
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An excellent notion, which I might try to take advantage of.
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« Reply #44 on: July 01, 2011, 06:15:53 PM » |
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This definitely sounds like a great idea! I'll be sending an e-mail along without a doubt . |
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« Reply #45 on: July 01, 2011, 07:01:51 PM » |
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I'm gonna watch this the way some people watch nascar: for the inevitable explosions! Consider me subscribed.
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« Reply #47 on: July 01, 2011, 07:23:33 PM » |
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Cool idea, Vicki! I commented on the blog.
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« Reply #49 on: July 01, 2011, 08:02:00 PM » |
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Are you going to let us know when you add a new book?
Yes, I will post another one in the morning, hopefully. I can link to it here and I will tweet it. Thanks everyone for your support and help with this. I think it can be very helpful to writers. Vicki |
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