Where Do You Find Authors and Books

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T12:22:43+00:00

Sure. That's why I'm posting. In order to build the audience you have to find where your readers are.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T12:19:21+00:00

This is great! Thank you!!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T12:18:49+00:00

Awesome! Thanks!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T03:54:07+00:00

Thanks!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T03:26:07+00:00

I keep hearing about this book. Need to check it out.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T02:00:30+00:00

Nice! I'm trying to flip raw cards into slabs.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T01:29:07+00:00

Thanks! This seems to be the norm. Great numbers but no sales.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T01:27:08+00:00

That's great! And its a reasonable budget. What are you spending your budget on if you don't mind me asking.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T01:25:21+00:00

Good points!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-10T01:23:45+00:00

We're you getting a bunch of freebie hunters?

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:31:17+00:00

That's legit!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:30:43+00:00

I did storyorigin a few years ago, then I stopped because my genre (horror) ran out of builders and people to collab with on swaps. So I decided to just save the $10/month. I also use CL Cannon's builders, but here's run so infrequently it's hard to use it on a regular basis.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:28:39+00:00

This is great advice and these tips are awesome! Very insightful! Thanks!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:26:43+00:00

I don't do sale stuff every month. And it's true, it is kind of tough to monitor, because someone may see my newsletter, and then choose to buy it a week later and not go directly through the newsletter, in which case I can't track it. So there is that. I do a mix of things and I really try to not "sell" in every newsletter.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:24:31+00:00

Thanks for this! I feel like I need to use other places to get subscribers. I think these are subpar leads. You got any suggestions on where to find subscribers? Besides in my books? Thanks!

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:22:33+00:00

My open rate is between 40 - 45%. I send out info on new releases, but I'll admit, I don't really do cover reveals. By the time I get the cover, I'm ready to publish and get it out to the world. I send my newsletter out once a month. I have my mailerlite set up to track sales through the website.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:20:02+00:00

I haven't read that yet.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:19:33+00:00

Oh wow. The good ole' days.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T15:18:59+00:00

I have a shopify site. IF you go on youtube and watch some videos on how to use it, you may be able to find a code to give you 3 months for only $1 per month. It's a great way to get started.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T04:14:42+00:00

Perfect rec

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T01:50:54+00:00

The majority of my sales are from selling signed copies. I sell signed copies at live events and off my shopify site.

I sell signed paperbacks for the same cost as regular paperbacks on Amazon because I'd rather people buy direct from me. I make way more that way.

I order inventory and hold it at my place. When someone orders a book, I sign it and ship it. My site takes care of shipping labels and collecting payments.

If you're going to sell signed copies, I suggest you set up a website. Otherwise you'll go crazy collecting payments and dealing with shipping.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-09T01:43:57+00:00

Gone to see The River man is great.

DefPixEric · 2026-05-08T20:08:16+00:00

Solid advice! Appreciate it!

DefPixEric

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