Giving away free or selling inexpensive copies is not expected just because... it's a tactic for getting exposure with the understanding that some of these copies will lead to book reviews, which in turn helps get more exposure and entree into certain marketing programs and options, and which helps prompt actual purchases as many readers are
hesitant about buying a book by an unknown, unreviewed author.
The implication was that I am careless, that I am persona non grata at the Post, and that the public should therefore think
twice about buying my books.
I've been thrilled with ebook prices as MMPBs are often $ 15 here and hardcovers $ 40, so I've had to be a lot
choosier about buying books brand new for quite a few years.
The reason is that while people may have no
reservations about buying books, electronics and kitchen appliances over the Internet, they opt to see furniture, feel how clothes fit and try on shoes for size.
As Rachelle Gardner noted in a recent blog post, the typical advance for a first - time traditionally published author is $ 5,000 - $ 15,000 per book, and most of those first - time authors do not sell through their advance, so that is all the money they will ever get from that book (and if you don't sell through in the first 12 mos, the publisher may not be so
excited about buying another book from you).
Write a bio that will make people
think about buying your book, include links to the new book's website, and ensure your headshot is up - to - date to match the brand you're creating with the new book.
When he starts earning his money and wins us the ULC, I might think
about buying his book.
If you're thinking
about buying the book, I hope you'll consider pre-ordering it.
If you think
about buying a book, where do you go to make your purchase?
Featured Blog Post on the The Carnival of the Indies If you think
about buying a book, where do you go to make your purchase?
Many readers these days tend to default to Amazon when they're thinking
about buying a book.
It can help sell the book by giving a sneak peak of what's inside, enticing those «skimmers» to pause and think
about buying your book.