tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7677027090908131388..comments2024-03-29T03:03:52.813-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Free E-book Experiences with Jinx SchwartzDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-63156651098633176622013-09-27T13:14:10.051-06:002013-09-27T13:14:10.051-06:00I use a site called Draft2Digital to get my books ...I use a site called Draft2Digital to get my books onto iBooks. It's not direct, but it's super easy, and you get a better sales reporting (and more frequent payments) than via Smashwords.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68005858044233187032013-09-27T06:51:29.057-06:002013-09-27T06:51:29.057-06:00Yes, Ellis, more books are good. I have 8 out now,...Yes, Ellis, more books are good. I have 8 out now, working on #9. Thanks for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28606720320575914032013-09-27T06:27:21.171-06:002013-09-27T06:27:21.171-06:00Jinx, I can't imagine living without the Inter...Jinx, I can't imagine living without the Internet for four months, but I'm glad to hear that you find using social media does make a difference. I've had good experiences with KDP and with BookBub, but it's much better if you have more books out. Working on it! :-)<br />Good luck to you!Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11803308186869401642013-09-26T21:27:53.163-06:002013-09-26T21:27:53.163-06:00Wow, what a terrific conversation! I hope you had ...Wow, what a terrific conversation! I hope you had lots of downloads, Jinx. Thanks for visiting!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11748994620599670432013-09-26T21:07:57.007-06:002013-09-26T21:07:57.007-06:00Thanks, Pam The cream always rises, as my granny a...Thanks, Pam The cream always rises, as my granny always said...not that I am saying my books are the cream:-) but I do my best to put out a good product. I am constantly re-learning the craft of writing, and tweaking my books so they represent me, and my writing, in the best way possible.www.jinxschwartz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-39439438019594218112013-09-26T17:40:52.387-06:002013-09-26T17:40:52.387-06:00"No matter how much you spend on publicity, o..."No matter how much you spend on publicity, or how much social media you ascribe to, if you don't have a well-written and edited book to offer your readers, they won't bang your drum... and that is what a writer needs: readers who love your books." <br /><br />This is so very true. Excellent post!<br /><br />I appreciate your insight into KDP very much. Thank you!Pamela @RedWhiteandGrewhttp://redwhiteandgrew.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-64341914075177452392013-09-26T17:24:26.178-06:002013-09-26T17:24:26.178-06:00I didn't even notice. Oh, well, great blog sto...I didn't even notice. Oh, well, great blog stop you have here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18736144304526546912013-09-26T17:23:34.571-06:002013-09-26T17:23:34.571-06:00When you get authors talking...can't stop '...When you get authors talking...can't stop 'em! ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75369007478560731552013-09-26T16:55:21.406-06:002013-09-26T16:55:21.406-06:00Jinx, I just noticed your book cover disappeared w...Jinx, I just noticed your book cover disappeared when the blog published. Sorry about that.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8334923166431140812013-09-26T16:41:57.782-06:002013-09-26T16:41:57.782-06:00There must be more here http://www.apple.com/ibook...There must be more here http://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/ and that looks like another blog post we need to write. Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69493246397282799472013-09-26T16:39:03.172-06:002013-09-26T16:39:03.172-06:00The BRP? Gosh, that's nice to read, Rebecka!The BRP? Gosh, that's nice to read, Rebecka!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-55949152381135417132013-09-26T16:38:30.849-06:002013-09-26T16:38:30.849-06:00Baoding balls, Polly. Maybe I'll put up a YouT...Baoding balls, Polly. Maybe I'll put up a YouTube this weekend. I'm not very good at using them, but I sure notice a difference with the stiff fingers.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-51958649079558830272013-09-26T15:18:05.650-06:002013-09-26T15:18:05.650-06:00BTW, I haven't looked into ibooks, but I do kn...BTW, I haven't looked into ibooks, but I do know there is a app for that:-)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69558755402235352642013-09-26T13:01:01.990-06:002013-09-26T13:01:01.990-06:00And I agree with you, Dani. I don't speak of i...And I agree with you, Dani. I don't speak of it tomorrow, but I'm in the process of getting my books on different platforms to expand my readership. This means I might take a hit on my earnings, but I'm looking for a long-term career--as long as these arthritic fingers can type away.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38123508255280981112013-09-26T12:42:49.074-06:002013-09-26T12:42:49.074-06:00I keep using your blog as a reference for other au...I keep using your blog as a reference for other authors I know. I love it.Rebecka Vigushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793832545022145888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90213956961663905682013-09-26T12:17:56.628-06:002013-09-26T12:17:56.628-06:00I agree, Jinx. You have to be available for reader...I agree, Jinx. You have to be available for readers everywhere you can. Even if the community doesn't seem large to you, a few disgruntled users just aren't worth it. Be available on every platform you can get on including iBooks although I've heard that can be a nightmare. What's your take on that platform?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79020011972177385232013-09-26T11:59:48.755-06:002013-09-26T11:59:48.755-06:00Thanks Jinx, between your report and Terry's t...Thanks Jinx, between your report and Terry's this is quite a meaty day at the BRP! Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5591091479910042082013-09-26T11:54:58.013-06:002013-09-26T11:54:58.013-06:00We have to try it all. There is tough competition ...We have to try it all. There is tough competition out there, so we want to give readers what THEY want: good books at great prices. Thanks, Diana, for visiting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56601537784934579982013-09-26T11:36:27.685-06:002013-09-26T11:36:27.685-06:00I found the Kindle select to be useful as well. I&...I found the Kindle select to be useful as well. I've recently put my books back up on Nook Press, but if I don't see significant sales there, I will take them down and rely solely on Kindle.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33166069238780868592013-09-26T11:19:08.405-06:002013-09-26T11:19:08.405-06:00Like I say, doesn't work for everyone, but wor...Like I say, doesn't work for everyone, but works for me, for now. I never sold much on Smashwords, but everyone's experience is different.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-3671679483537423702013-09-26T11:16:43.007-06:002013-09-26T11:16:43.007-06:00Looking forward to your take manana, Polly. jLooking forward to your take manana, Polly. jAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57168408546334123952013-09-26T11:16:14.622-06:002013-09-26T11:16:14.622-06:00Oh, go ahead, Elspeth (love your name) take the pl...Oh, go ahead, Elspeth (love your name) take the plunge!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36357853150905909142013-09-26T11:15:38.626-06:002013-09-26T11:15:38.626-06:00Thanks Morgan...it was tough at first, but I got o...Thanks Morgan...it was tough at first, but I got over it! Being at anchor in the Sea of Cortez makes up for a whole bunch of other stuff. Gives us a break from TV, Telephone and Internet. I think my blood pressure plummets...right along with my sales:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227122754996543655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42195872099885099592013-09-26T11:10:29.774-06:002013-09-26T11:10:29.774-06:00"I've never gone the free route for the s..."I've never gone the free route for the simple reason that I refuse to give Amazon exclusivity for 90 days because I firmly believe in being in as many markets as possible."<br /><br />I agree, Terry. Smashwords' distribution system is doing well for me, and I'd lose them with KDP Select. I did try it for a while, and it didn't lead to increased sales.<br /><br />I have hundreds of freebies on my Kindle, and I doubt that I'll ever read most of them.Kathy Steinemannhttp://kathysteinemann.com/Musings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-59691822689117929762013-09-26T11:07:42.231-06:002013-09-26T11:07:42.231-06:00I've had much the same experience, Jinx, and I...I've had much the same experience, Jinx, and I'm posting here tomorrow to give my report. Hope you have many sales following your free days.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.com