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I like ...Anna,<br /><br />Your buy button doesn't work. <br /><br />I like the cover, but you don't seem to be advertising the Kindle book.<br /><br />You should highlight that. The price difference from paper to e-book is huge. The e-book will sell 100 to 1.<br /><br />Find me at www.22wb.comCJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-85508237482312030782012-02-23T15:40:10.859-08:002012-02-23T15:40:10.859-08:00Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all your insi...Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all your insites. Although I have written and published professional books (WW Norton)on psychology, this is my first psychological thriller (mystery). What fun! Great reviews. I have just placed it on KDP but have little knowledge as to what to do next. What works to publicize it? Is my cover okay? How do you know? Advice appreciated.<br /><br />A novice. www.anaparkergoodwin.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192923693928234996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-82001889678117530792012-02-23T15:08:22.746-08:002012-02-23T15:08:22.746-08:00There's a new marketing person for the Nook pr...There's a new marketing person for the Nook program, and things are slowly moving forward. Yes, over 80% of my sales come from Amazon, but I can't bear to 'abandon' that other 20%. <br /><br />Nook First is far more exclusive than Kindle Select. B&N also has a 'showcase' feature for authors with new books coming out in a continuing series. They're not doing the "anyone can participate" approach. Instead, they have fewer books with more visibility. At least I hope so when mine hits the system. And after 30 days, I can sell it wherever I like.<br /><br />And maybe I have a soft spot for the underdog. Or maybe it's because I have a Nook, so I'm going to look in that direction simply because that's where I buy all my e-books. (Sorry, you Amazon only folks)<br /><br />Terry <br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-36344985502584072722012-02-23T14:08:05.917-08:002012-02-23T14:08:05.917-08:00Great post, CJ, and all kinds of interesting comme...Great post, CJ, and all kinds of interesting comments! You've been very active and creative - and learned a lot in the process, no doubt! Glad to hear your efforts are starting to pay off! I'll be looking for your books!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-16143956998934911062012-02-23T13:51:10.870-08:002012-02-23T13:51:10.870-08:00C.J.
You've made some excellent points. With ...C.J.<br />You've made some excellent points. With more than 50 books (fiction and nonfiction) now at Kindle, mine and a dozen of my late husband's, and many of those through Smashwords, Amazon Kindle sales numbers are much greater than the Nook, Kobo, etc. I have gone exclusive with Amazon on four of my books so far--and it has been very successful. I do not do all 5 days at once. 2 days free has worked well the first time on each book, then I watch the sales position and a month later another 1 day. May do the remaining days before the 90 days is up. Will see. This formula is working well for me, and I'm delighted that the sales on my other books have also increased. <br /><br />I've redone several covers and I believe that has helped in sales. <br /><br />I find it humorous that B&N is doing an "exclusive" after everyone has been raising such a rukus over Amazon's exclusive opportunity for suthors. <br /><br />And I am very happy with Amazon--exclusive or not.Linda Pendletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333787752335329007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-17483242174890672452012-02-23T13:35:21.630-08:002012-02-23T13:35:21.630-08:00Thanks Madison.
I hope the post helps you spruce ...Thanks Madison.<br /><br />I hope the post helps you spruce up your Amazon page!<br /><br />The free book was a real boon to me and I will be doing it again very soon. Next week in fact.<br /><br />CJCJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-22700738419037227042012-02-23T12:12:36.106-08:002012-02-23T12:12:36.106-08:00Congrats on your success, C.J.
You bring up some ...Congrats on your success, C.J.<br /><br />You bring up some very good points. I think we're all going through the same process right now. The times are changing faster than we can blink, and most of us are just rolling with the punches.<br /><br />But one thing that remains consistent is the importance of covers, which is why I'm so picky about them and why I drive my artist positively crazy while she's creating them. <br /><br />Despite its controversy, the Select program has proven to be a big shot in the arm for many authors. I have heard others say it didn't work as well for them, but I can only speak for myself. Since entering my latest title, I've sold more copies during the past month than my first book sold in a year--and that one did rather well. Why did it work for me and not others? I don't know. Maybe it was because I combined the program with a number of other things. Or maybe it was just plain luck.<br /><br />In any event, I enjoy seeing so many indie authors make great strides and find success, and I hope it continues.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-76594092132921064612012-02-23T11:32:25.802-08:002012-02-23T11:32:25.802-08:00I must admit your Amazon page looks great Mr. West...I must admit your Amazon page looks great Mr. West. I popped over to Author Central and noticed many changes I could make. Yesterday I beefed up my book description. <br /><br />I'm working on updating my lame bio too. It seems like there is always something different you need to try. I'm right there with most of you, I don't see the free book helping toward me future sales. Plus, my last outing on Amazon was horror, and now I write mystery and thrillers. Big change. <br /><br />Congrats C.J. West and good luck. Thanks again for a great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741339742186444605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-59118620122856410172012-02-23T10:49:37.158-08:002012-02-23T10:49:37.158-08:00LJ,
I'm intrigued by the B&N program, but...LJ,<br /><br />I'm intrigued by the B&N program, but to date they have done almost nothing for me. I'd like to sell books to Nook readers, but I can reach Kindle readers so much more easily.<br /><br />I'm not sure if I will stay Amazon exclusive or if I will feature books over at B&N.<br /><br />Time will tell.CJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-26063290134336097532012-02-23T10:48:02.162-08:002012-02-23T10:48:02.162-08:00Peg,
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Yes we are a visual species aren't we.
...Tom,<br /><br />Yes we are a visual species aren't we.<br /><br />For those of you who haven't read Tom's book, I'm reading it now and it is fabulous.<br /><br />CJCJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-60168534221598781272012-02-23T09:06:33.081-08:002012-02-23T09:06:33.081-08:00I agree with your points, although I'm still w...I agree with your points, although I'm still waiting to hear whether all this "free" stuff via Amazon's Select program actually carries over. So far, more people have told me it's an instant boost with little carryover than those who have seen an increase beyond their norm. It's really too early to tell, because as you pointed out, your books might be on TBR shelves and it could be a year before someone reads it and decides to buy more.<br /><br />Although I've seen lots of these Amazon promotions, since I don't have a Kindle, I don't pay attention to them. Yes, I sell most of my books via Amazon, and they've been helpful when I've had problems, but I'm still a "cast a wide net" person.<br /><br />That being said, I'm trying the Nook First approach with my next release. They have a new program, and it seems to be a better target for readers--more personal attention, and more exclusive. And it's only 30 days, so I don't feel that I'll be cutting readers off from accessing my books for very long. To me, 3 months is forever.<br /><br />But who knows what works? I'll be watching to see your reports. <br /><br />As for covers, I've just created (ok, my cover artist did it) the cover for the third book in my Pine Hills series. (and coincidentally, I've shared his process on my blog today)<br /><br />And I think my comment might rival your post in length!<br /><br />Terry <br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com