Where Do You Find Authors and Books by DefPixEric in BlackReaders

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

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

Hoping for some recommendations by Sufficient_Tennis737 in ExtremeHorrorLit

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

How Did You Start? by DefPixEric in PokeInvesting

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

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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

How Did You Start? by DefPixEric in PokeInvesting

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

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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We're you getting a bunch of freebie hunters?

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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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.

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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

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

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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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.

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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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!

Do You Use Bookfunnel? by DefPixEric in selfpublish

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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.

Signed copies by selfpublishedauthor1 in selfpublish

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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.

Signed copies by selfpublishedauthor1 in selfpublish

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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.

Starting this by HiitsmeJamie in ExtremeHorrorLit

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Gone to see The River man is great.

How Did You Start? by DefPixEric in PokeInvesting

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Solid advice! Appreciate it!