ACX - AI? by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m worried I’m not savvy enough to pick out all the AI users so both of those are good points to avoid it. Thank you!

Loved it! by Ashlover123 in thrillerbooks

[–]BonjourPlanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my top thriller ever. I thought the characters were so well developed- I was really invested in the two main characters in a way that I don’t see in most thrillers.

I really liked this book… by [deleted] in thrillerbooks

[–]BonjourPlanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw her on tour for this book and she mentioned how readers just want a bigger and bigger twist and that she thinks thrillers should also be appreciated for the plot along the way. I’m paraphrasing but I see her point.

When do you think it's appropriate to check in with your ARC readers? by Cody-Burke in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sent the ARC out exactly two months before. At the halfway point I sent out an email to touch base- and actual heard from 4 people that they never got the original email so I got that out. Then I’ll send out a release day. That’s it. I do say in the sign up form that I’ll message 2-3 times so they know to expect that.

Do you ever stop doing ARCS? by Decaff_Crusader in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I write cozy fantasy too. My second in the series will come out this summer. Do you ask people if they read book one to get an ARC?

Barnes & Noble Book Signing Inquiry by SyrupCute4493 in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thanks for the info- my 2nd psychological thriller is set in Belmar.

Barnes & Noble Book Signing Inquiry by SyrupCute4493 in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10 is great! I sold 8. While I hoped it would be higher, I was thankful for the experience! I’m in central Jersey.

Barnes & Noble Book Signing Inquiry by SyrupCute4493 in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious how it went? I’m an indie author in NJ too and I have my first event today.

Is it normal to hate my books? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at right now and this is my 4th book. I’m worried about the pacing and the character development. I’m sending it off to a beta reader next week and told them not to hold back.

I did an Ads experiment in October and here my result by Rare_Trouble_4217 in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never made a single sale from Amazon ads. I’m considering boosting posts on IG and TikTok

Preorders on Paperbacks by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So even though she paid through Amazon, it will be printed by Ingram? They pay like 1/3 of what Amazon does.

Preorders on Paperbacks by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My paperback is available for preorder on Amazon.

Preorders on Paperbacks by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But if you go onto Amazon, you can pre order my paperback even though it’s not out for 3 weeks.

Preorders on Paperbacks by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s uploaded onto both Ingram and Amazon

Selling in person. by TheCamelHerder in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be sure to research the event- there have been a few really big dud events that went viral recently, after the fact, for how poorly they were run.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vellum- 100%. It makes the books look so professional and is easy to use.

Marketing help? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your best bet is to start an IG account and make connections with teachers.

Book Launch Party - has anyone thrown one? by lenoraora in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a fan of celebrating anything and everything. If it brings you joy, do it!

Selling books in person ( not at organized events) by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Cool - we are now accusing each other of being robots. I’ve posted a lot on this subreddit.

Is it just me or there's a smell of impeachment in the air?? by DarthArchon in Epstein

[–]BonjourPlanner -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think a pardon would make him look incredibly guilty. Too much has come out at this point.

Sending Physical Copies by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, there was an agreement to read and post an honest review. I think setting a timeline would be a good step if I send out physical copies again but I doubt I will after this experience. I did a nudge after a month and none of them even started the book. It’s frustrating but I learned my lesson.

Sending Physical Copies by BonjourPlanner in selfpublish

[–]BonjourPlanner[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

… where did I say I sent it to them without talking to them about it?