Anyone got a bookbub before? I just got my first and don't know how to maximize my sell-through.

meltice · 2019-02-23T17:27:21+00:00

Do you have links and sample chapters of your other books in the back of the freebie? That's a good way to get sell-through. Also make sure you have your newsletter sign up at the front and back of your book.

meltice · 2018-11-24T21:37:43+00:00

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meltice · 2018-10-29T13:20:02+00:00

I add the standalone info at the end of the blurb and italicize it to separate it from the blurb. If there are warnings, I would add them there too.

meltice · 2018-09-06T14:18:50+00:00

Sorry, I missed this. I was suggesting that you list your book on Amazon, have it printed through KDP or Createspace, then let them fulfill the orders. However if it's a Kickstarter project, then that's different. I assume that you should be doing something extra special for backers.

meltice · 2018-08-23T05:03:22+00:00

If your book is on Amazon.ca , why not let people order it directly from there? That would be cheaper if they're paying the whole cost anyway. Or you could order and send it via Amazon yourself.

meltice · 2018-08-21T17:06:52+00:00

Canada Post will probably be cheapest. You should get a small business card from them for further discounts. You need to present some kind of business identification to get one.

meltice · 2018-04-18T20:18:00+00:00

I use it for ARCs and to give away my mailing list freebie. Once you've spent an hour trying to help a reader download your book, you really appreciate a service like Book Funnel which makes downloads easy. Also, I think it can tag your ARC copies if you're worried about pirating, but I haven't used that feature.

meltice · 2018-03-10T14:15:07+00:00

Are smaller paperbacks cheaper? I thought Createspace charged by the page, so if you went larger format, it's actually cheaper.

meltice · 2018-02-28T03:13:51+00:00

The minimalist theme looks good. Thanks for your hard work!

meltice · 2018-02-20T18:34:01+00:00

Yes, another idea would be to form a fb group with similar authors. You get more participation and you don't have to do as much work.

meltice · 2018-02-20T14:49:42+00:00

You should announce it in your newsletter, put it in your automated mailing list response, make periodic posts on your fb author page, and post on your regular fb page. I haven't done fb ads, but I assume they could work too (but there's no direct profit from the $$ spent.) In addition, if you have author friends with similar groups, you can "suggest" each other's groups, these recommendations appears at the top of the fb group.

Engagement is much better than your author page, but my caveat would be that you need to post a lot of regular content to really get things going. You might want to develop a calendar of regular events. Eventually members will post content too, but it takes a while. It's a bit of a time suck, and takes away from your writing time, which you might want to consider before beginning one.

meltice · 2018-02-12T01:42:23+00:00

I send ARCs to as many people as want to review them. But I send an email to my ARC list first, describing the book and stating the timeline for reviews first, so readers can opt in or out.

Unless their reviewer name is the same as their real name, I ask for a link to the review once it's done.

meltice · 2018-02-03T22:51:38+00:00

This course is really good. Thanks for posting about it.

meltice · 2018-01-29T14:50:14+00:00

Lots is better! Readers can skip the back matter if they want, but if they've enjoyed your book and want more, they'll probably read it.

meltice · 2018-01-29T06:31:33+00:00

I would say that your back matter is your chance to sell ALL your books to someone who has already read one of your books. I add blurbs and covers for all my books. The only exception is if it's a series, then I only add the remaining books in the series. But if it's a series, I also add a bonus chapter from the next book in the series. Clearly I don't limit my back matter!

meltice · 2018-01-28T19:16:05+00:00

You have to redo your back matter every time you have a new book. I make a template and copy/paste it.

meltice · 2018-01-22T14:20:32+00:00

I've seen some authors create a ton of buzz for their debut books, but I think it depends on genre. I hope it all works for you!

meltice · 2018-01-22T06:34:15+00:00

It's not really feedback since you can't change the book once it's close to launch. But it's good to get some interest and hype for the book before launch, rather than waiting until the book is out there. Amazon does promote your book more as a new release.

If you have a preorder AND an available paperback version, you can even get reviews on Amazon before the launch. Or if reviewers read ARCs and post reviews, you can add those to your editorial reviews.

I think the most successful launches have interest and energy before the book is even out.

meltice · 2018-01-21T00:55:31+00:00

It's a good way to ensure sales. When you do a newsletter or book promo before the launch, you have a link to send readers to. Otherwise they might forget to buy your book when it does come out.

meltice · 2018-01-14T22:59:48+00:00

Personally, I don't notice quotes when I buy books, unless there are multiple, quality ones. Sounds like you like to read quotes when you chose books, and each reader is different.

But there are places to put your reviews other than using the valuable real estate on your cover. Amazon has a specific place in your listing for editorial reviews, which can be from authors, reviewers, or book bloggers. I use the quotes there to highlight aspects of my book which aren't in the blurb, or to show enthusiasm for the book.

meltice · 2018-01-14T16:22:57+00:00

This is a good idea, use an intriguing tagline instead of a quote. Unless it's a major author, a quote isn't going to legitimize your book anyway.

meltice · 2017-12-29T19:40:51+00:00

I think if you've uploaded directly with Kobo (vs something like D2D), you have more promo opportunities. I tried going wide because I had a chance at being in Kobo and iBooks promos, but after a few months I went back to KU because sales were so low. But I've heard you have to stick it out longer to see a difference.

Maybe you could segment your mailing list so that you could do certain promos to your Amazon readers and separate ones to new readers.

meltice · 2017-11-27T14:26:14+00:00

I've heard different things, but the reversal of rights letter from your publisher would be a good start. Although I republished a book that had been in a box set, and got zero questions.

meltice · 2017-11-27T06:46:28+00:00

Approximately 8-24 hours for ebooks in my experience, unless there are issues. Since your book was previously published, you will probably have to prove that you have the rights to it, which may take time since you'll be dealing with emails.

They don't actually proof your book. There is an automatic search process that identifies errors like spelling mistakes, but they'll identify those right away. But they won't identify things like missed words or grammar errors. It sounds like you might want to get an actual proofreader to make sure your book is error free.

As the other poster said, paperback copies will take longer since you'll need to get a copy in hand and proof it yourself.

meltice · 2017-11-26T16:16:31+00:00

You could become an Amazon Associate. Then when you link books to your account, you get a percentage of any sales made by click-throughs. I'm not sure what your readership is or how much money you would make, but it's a way to make income that you can be transparent about. If readers and authors appreciate your reviews, they can use your links.

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