tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post6799207557465681123..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Amazon's KDP Select: The Verdict from a Newbie SkepticL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-35121984521339562022014-02-01T00:47:28.869-08:002014-02-01T00:47:28.869-08:00Congrats on your success with KDP Select. I tried ...Congrats on your success with KDP Select. I tried it and had some success, but ultimately decided wide distribution is best for me. James W. Lewishttp://www.jameswlewis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-66988603843421689512014-01-31T13:58:04.583-08:002014-01-31T13:58:04.583-08:00Hi Aymen,
Thank you for a fabulous post and congr...Hi Aymen,<br /><br />Thank you for a fabulous post and congrats on all the great things happening in your writing life!<br /><br />I had mixed results with KDP Select last year, but will likely try it again this year, with three novels under my belt. I'm aiming for mid-end of summer, after the third book's release.<br /><br />Will DM you on Twitter when the second edition of book one is out! Terminal Rage is next on my to read list on the Kindle! I can't wait to get to it :D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17450470829315838666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-73232555937193327552014-01-30T03:23:36.043-08:002014-01-30T03:23:36.043-08:00They definitely deliver. I've had two books in...They definitely deliver. I've had two books in the program and ended up with great sales (over 600 for both in one day). Also, I've found having multiple short stories and novellas on as many sites as possible improve sales of my other novels. James W. Lewishttp://www.jameswlewis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-78844825767671783232014-01-29T11:43:48.752-08:002014-01-29T11:43:48.752-08:00Congrats on your success with KDP! And "The J...Congrats on your success with KDP! And "The Jewish Neighbor" was a great story!<br /><br />As for me, I've stuck with having the books available on Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Smashwords (with distribution to some of their channels - including iTunes) and All Romance eBooks. I'm just bothered in general by only posting my books in one place.<br /><br />I do make some sales with B&N - this month may be the first time I exceed my 11 sales in August! Barely any with Kobo, a few with Smashwords, but that's okay. I like having options to give.<br /><br />I think if I ever have a lot of stories available, I will give it a try though.C.S. Janeyhttp://csjaney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-71827356556242505832014-01-29T05:26:26.101-08:002014-01-29T05:26:26.101-08:00Thanks -- and glad you liked my website. About 2 y...Thanks -- and glad you liked my website. About 2 years ago, B&N had an aggressive indie author promotion called "Nook First" that required a 30 day exclusive, which I found much more palatable than the 90 lockup. I got into that program, gained considerable traction, and have used their 'watered down' version with subsequent books with enough success to keep publishing there. Their new version doesn't require exclusivity at all. (And Nook Press has a WONDERFUL editor --as does Kobo, but not quite as user-friendly) so that if I discover I've made a mistake, like forgetting to name my editor in the acknowledgments, or if I want to tweak a paragraph, or even add a chapter of bonus content, I can do it right from the editor and don't have to republish the whole book the way I do at Amazon.) <br /><br />I remain a 'cast a wide net' marketer, but I agree we all do what works for us. <br /><br />Terry<br /><br />Terry<br />Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-51725795210264781062014-01-28T23:27:08.977-08:002014-01-28T23:27:08.977-08:00Congrats on your success with KDP Select. I, howev...Congrats on your success with KDP Select. I, however, have decided to abandon it for wide distribution (I used KDP Select a couple of years ago). I believe having my book on many channels is best. I ran a BookBub ad last year and sold over 800 books in one day - all because I had the book available by multiple retailers. James W. Lewishttp://www.jameswlewis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-49979555550677771212014-01-28T13:42:21.509-08:002014-01-28T13:42:21.509-08:00Just tossing in something from the other side:
Abo...Just tossing in something from the other side:<br />About 60% of my income is from Amazon. Just not ready to shift to exclusivity yet. As LJ, said, it's important to have one's allegiance with the readers they have, and I have a lot of non-Kindle ones. If all the reports were as positive as yours, it might be tempting to try a shorter, original work in Select, but I've heard from a lot of people who saw zilch for their efforts--enough to keep me satisfied with the 'cast a wide net' approach. However, I also agree with Peg, that now that the Kindle app doesn't tie one to a computer or phone, it might be worth revisiting. However, meanwhile, I have and love my Nook and haven't read any Kindle exclusives. Yes, I might have missed some good books, but it's not like there aren't plenty of others out there for me to choose from.<br /><br />Terry <br /><a href="http://terryodell.com/terrysplace" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><br />Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-24166433908126797222014-01-28T09:44:41.032-08:002014-01-28T09:44:41.032-08:00I've been with KDP Select since day one. With ...I've been with KDP Select since day one. With the availability of the Kindle app to be on just about any device (other than Nook) I don't think I've lost too many readers. And using their marketing clout, each of my books have become profitable in just a few months—if not weeks—from their release.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-28784236903309601402014-01-28T09:28:34.272-08:002014-01-28T09:28:34.272-08:00Congratulations! I'm glad to hear the select p...Congratulations! I'm glad to hear the select program is working for you. As much as I would love for all e-readers to have access to my books, the financial rewards of Amazon exclusivity are what allow me to write full time and keep the books coming. My allegiance is to the readers I have. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-32226888164082271812014-01-28T08:23:22.138-08:002014-01-28T08:23:22.138-08:00Yes, Tom, get that fabulous medical thriller of yo...Yes, Tom, get that fabulous medical thriller of yours out there for the world to enjoy! :-)Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-10894681388828547782014-01-28T08:22:42.906-08:002014-01-28T08:22:42.906-08:00Congratulations on your success, Aymen! I'm ab...Congratulations on your success, Aymen! I'm absolutely thrilled for you! I loved working with you on Terminal Rage, and can't wait for our next collaboration! (I've been incommunicado for a week as I accidentally took my old laptop, which barely works, to San Diego to the SDSU conference, and it was so frustrating trying to get on line - and no free Wi-Fi in the rooms, on top of that!)Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-15696393642195777292014-01-28T07:34:38.096-08:002014-01-28T07:34:38.096-08:00Aymen -
Congratulations on the tremendous recepti...Aymen -<br /><br />Congratulations on the tremendous reception by readers and your burgeoning success! You must be thrilled so many individuals all over the world have read/discovered your work. I'm excited, happy and a touch envious (yeah, I'm petty) about your results. <br /><br />As a "pre-newbie" I much appreciate you sharing your experience. Jennifer mentioned karma - you are and have been helping others in the field! It's great to see nice folks do well!<br /><br />I think that you and Jodie deserve special treatment (special promotions or cash is always good) for the tremendous marketing you've provided KDP Select!<br /><br />Lastly - chardonnay and crab cakes in Frankfurt for the man living in Rome, Sydney and LA!! I've kidded you on this before - the Dos Equis commercials have it wrong...YOU are the most interesting man in the world!<br />Thank you my friend!tom combsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-33664329001518534702014-01-28T05:48:44.250-08:002014-01-28T05:48:44.250-08:00As always, you've written a thought-provoking ...As always, you've written a thought-provoking article, my friend. It's interesting to hear your perspective on KDP Select, as I have heard varying ones from other indies like us on the topic. Like you, I have always been intrigued by the prospect of KDP Select, but I do like the ability to offer my work on various platforms. That being said, I keep revisiting the notion of trying it. It's so funny to me that offering titles for free boosts sales...I guess it's karma at work. (And you know how much I love Karma...) ;) Because I trust your opinion, and because the numbers speak for themselves, I will probably place The Fume of Sighs on there for the ninety day trial period, at least. Obviously, we are all individuals, as are our works, and our sales/successes will differ, accordingly. Still, let's give it a go! Wheee! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237929375333471934noreply@blogger.com