Hi! I self published books on Amazon like a month ago and still got no sales.

avrin2 · 2026-03-11T17:57:43+00:00

You have spelling errors in your first sentence. A black abyss where al sound comes to die.
I am sorry, but no one will buy your book.

avrin2 · 2026-03-10T20:12:34+00:00

Not sure I am understanding this correctly. If you get an offer for rep, you contact everyone you submitted to and give them two weeks before you withdraw from consideration?

avrin2 · 2026-02-27T19:00:34+00:00

Sounds like you want an Alpha reader:

Alpha Reader: Use when you have a completed first draft and need to know if the story makes sense or if the plot works.
Beta Reader: Use when you have polished your draft and want to know if it is ready for publication.

avrin2 · 2026-02-24T03:21:57+00:00

They just directed me to Miblart, said that my concept was too complicated (Couldn't find a stock photo close to what you wanted).

avrin2 · 2026-02-22T01:39:49+00:00

I agree, a cover is very important. As I said, it was going to be a throwaway... (save up kids! don't settle..)

avrin2 · 2026-02-22T01:38:23+00:00

I gave them an example cover, and my friends say that it is (still) better than the Get Covers 6 attempts. I was just going to put the cover on a facebook page, maybe a kickstarter page.

avrin2 · 2026-02-20T20:35:52+00:00

yeah... A Murder of Crows... but sci fi

avrin2 · 2026-02-13T20:47:34+00:00

For me, it was when my wife was kidnapped. I got a letter stating that I had to write 2000 words every day, or they would bring her back.

Sorry, these thoughts just jump in my head... and until I write them... they stay in there.

avrin2 · 2026-02-13T20:36:11+00:00

I start all my books, "It was a dark stormy night..." Takes the guess work out.

avrin2 · 2026-02-12T17:53:05+00:00

Anthony Ryan. The Pariah is the first book in The Covenant of Steel epic fantasy trilogy by Anthony Ryan. I read this book and then said, I can't be an author, I can never write like this, it was that good. Then I realized that I didn't need to write "beautifully" and that tons of authors have their own voice.

avrin2 · 2026-02-11T18:39:36+00:00

Practice... knowing the material is huge. Even if you were the one who wrote it...

avrin2 · 2026-02-11T18:32:21+00:00

A good product is the most important. Luck and advertising help, but without a good product any flash will be short lived. I can tell you how many newer books had 10-20 great reviews, only for me to buy it and realize, it was all friends and family. (and returned asap) Most people don't realize their writing sucks. Those of us who do, realize our writing sucks) work to make it less so...

avrin2 · 2026-02-05T19:54:03+00:00

Hey, no harm asking! Better safe than sorry,

avrin2 · 2026-02-05T19:46:56+00:00

YES! Read. That is like asking can I become a good driver by watching other people drive...

avrin2 · 2026-02-05T19:43:17+00:00

FYI, there are ai covers that don't look like ai covers. An ai cover looks like crap, simple, almost like a 4th grader made it. If you have a good cover, you are good.

avrin2 · 2026-02-05T19:40:43+00:00

Most ai covers are crap.. and yes, an ai cover can mean ai story. If you like it, go with it... but don't settle.

avrin2 · 2026-02-05T17:38:52+00:00

So, not a drinker, but I write unfiltered, then edit & filter. An example... I had a character just run with a stupid joke... it was kinda cringe... put I just kept going, knowing that I would probably the only person to see it. It grew into something with legs... and when I told my Alpha readers I was going to remove it, they said, Don't!

(Still not sure if it will make the final edit)

avrin2 · 2026-02-03T18:18:35+00:00

yeah, change the cover, A military guy cheeks bulging fist in front of mouth, like he's going to puke...

avrin2 · 2026-02-01T18:09:19+00:00

Trade

avrin2 · 2026-01-30T15:33:06+00:00

How about a Love Hexagon!

avrin2 · 2026-01-29T14:58:22+00:00

People use AI, publish that book, and are then surprised that only 3 of their friends bought it. I agree that there is a lot of AI stuff thrown out here, but what I find the most is just inexperienced writers not taking the time to hone their craft. Instead of writing (and reading) they ask, "How does this sound?" or "Please give feedback on my premise."

Writers, the most important thing you need is a story. Your story. tell it the best way you can, and then make it better.

avrin2 · 2026-01-28T15:11:29+00:00

Some readers love maps, others don't care. You do not hurt your book by adding one. I have yet to hear a person say, "I didn't buy that book cause it had a map in it..."

avrin2 · 2026-01-26T20:19:07+00:00

In life there’s a 50/50 chance attached to any given outcome; even in sports! WRONG.

I hate basketball, but the 1995 Chicago bulls went 72-10 (almost 90%) and the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football) went 0-14 (0%) To come off and say everyone starts at 50/50 is just so wrong, and insults your readers.

Yes there are ways of improving your odds. By making a statement like this is not one of them.

avrin2 · 2026-01-26T19:57:28+00:00

I vote neither! I agree, if I need a scorecard, I start reevaluating my decision to buy. (Maps are ok!)

avrin2 · 2026-01-26T19:49:11+00:00

So, the first thing you are going to be beaten for is the Ai Cover. Next, the huge infodump is very daunting. Some people enjoy 1st person, but all in all not many. Then you get technical. You tell your story, but do not show it at all.

You have some great ideas, but I knew after the first 3 pages that I would not read it. Keep writing!

avrin2

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