Why did you go with... - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-29T10:11:13Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topics/523145:Topic:25303?commentId=523145%3AComment%3A28904&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFirst of all, the three you m…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-01-31:523145:Comment:5622362013-01-31T21:40:29.959ZSteven M Moorehttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/StevenMMoore
<p>First of all, the three you mention don't have good reps. I know authors who have had bad experiences with them, also Outskirts. In particular, you should avoid their marketing packages like the plague.</p>
<p>I've had good luck with Infinity when I was still doing POD. Now that I'm just doing ebooks, I use an OEM formatter and cover artist. That's what works best for me...complete control!</p>
<p>First of all, the three you mention don't have good reps. I know authors who have had bad experiences with them, also Outskirts. In particular, you should avoid their marketing packages like the plague.</p>
<p>I've had good luck with Infinity when I was still doing POD. Now that I'm just doing ebooks, I use an OEM formatter and cover artist. That's what works best for me...complete control!</p> Oh, also consider Bookmasters…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-07-24:523145:Comment:3423022010-07-24T10:50:56.825ZLM Prestonhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LMPreston
Oh, also consider Bookmasters.com they do market their small publishers books to bookstores.
Oh, also consider Bookmasters.com they do market their small publishers books to bookstores. I grabbed this information fr…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-07-09:523145:Comment:3357202010-07-09T18:46:59.660ZLM Prestonhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LMPreston
I grabbed this information from KL Brady's Indie Publishing on the cheap. <a href="http://cheapindieauthor.blogspot.com/2010/02/all-pod-company-are-not-created-equal.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for her blog<br />
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Well, as the cheap indie author, I selected: Lightning Source, TextStream, and Createspace. Why? Because I wanted to be able to offer my book to bookstores while maintaining maximum control over pricing, discounts, and returnability.<br />
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I had complete control over my cover design.…
I grabbed this information from KL Brady's Indie Publishing on the cheap. <a href="http://cheapindieauthor.blogspot.com/2010/02/all-pod-company-are-not-created-equal.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for her blog<br />
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Well, as the cheap indie author, I selected: Lightning Source, TextStream, and Createspace. Why? Because I wanted to be able to offer my book to bookstores while maintaining maximum control over pricing, discounts, and returnability.<br />
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I had complete control over my cover design. With many full service PODs, they use templates and stock photos that make your book look "self-published."<br />
I have the technical savvy to set up my own files.<br />
I hired my own editors and got a better perspective because I used someone directly from the publishing industry. With those services, you don't know the professional history of the editors that work on your book.<br />
I could offer returnability at no cost, something most companies charge $699<br />
I designed my own book interior (Design Wizard - $37--Google it)<br />
I controlled my own pricing--for free. Most do not allow you to set your own price. I went to the bookstore, checked out the prices on books similar to mine, and set the price accordingly.<br />
I can set my own wholesale discount for FREE; this allowed me to set a standard wholesale discount.<br />
Createspace is an Amazon company, so they take the lowest discount for Amazon sales (40%); Through anyone else they usually require 55%. So by using Createpace, I'm keeping more royalty.<br />
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by: KL Brady, author of The Bum Magnet I went with xlibris for my fi…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-07-08:523145:Comment:3350972010-07-08T12:04:01.907ZTheresa E. Granthttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/TheresaEGrant
I went with xlibris for my first book because I wanted to see it in print right away. For my second book, I went with Publish America. This was the biggest mistake I could have ever made. I got nowhere with my sales, Romance Writers of America doesn't recognize them and they don't pay good royalties. I have tried for my third book to get with a regular publisher, but I was told by one e-buplisher that because I am a black author, it wouldn't fit into their catalogue. They sell to white readers…
I went with xlibris for my first book because I wanted to see it in print right away. For my second book, I went with Publish America. This was the biggest mistake I could have ever made. I got nowhere with my sales, Romance Writers of America doesn't recognize them and they don't pay good royalties. I have tried for my third book to get with a regular publisher, but I was told by one e-buplisher that because I am a black author, it wouldn't fit into their catalogue. They sell to white readers and whites don't read black books. I am still trying. I have sent it to simultaneous publisher and I am still waiting for a reply. It takes three months for an answer with the ones I have submitted to. I write novellas and its tough out here for black authors. I agree, RYCJ! Hearing from a…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-18:523145:Comment:2918322010-03-18T15:15:09.888ZLauna McNeillyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LaunaMcNeilly
I agree, RYCJ! Hearing from authors that have gone the traditional route, I'd rather do the work and keep the biggest portion of royalties. My second book, Touches From The Beyond, will be coming out as soon as my graphic artist is done with the cover. I, too, have learned so much from my first book, Lies, In a Season of Tribulation. The cost of that hardcover, set by the publisher, was ridiculous. I published it myself in ebook and sales are so much better. This time I will set the price and…
I agree, RYCJ! Hearing from authors that have gone the traditional route, I'd rather do the work and keep the biggest portion of royalties. My second book, Touches From The Beyond, will be coming out as soon as my graphic artist is done with the cover. I, too, have learned so much from my first book, Lies, In a Season of Tribulation. The cost of that hardcover, set by the publisher, was ridiculous. I published it myself in ebook and sales are so much better. This time I will set the price and hopefully it will have a better chance at sales than the first did. It is exciting times in the publishing industry. I do believe self publishing is the way to go. I like the feeling of being the master of my own book's destiny. Hollis -
I too, have terrifi…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-11-12:523145:Comment:2493502009-11-12T08:30:56.361ZK Patrick McDonaldhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KPatrickMcDonald
Hollis -<br />
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I too, have terrific respect for Mark Levine's research. I almost opted for Infinity - they do have a very good reputation. But when I spoke with all three managing partners at Dog Ear, I knew that was how I wanted to go.<br />
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For the record, Dog Ear does not pay out "royalties" of a few percentage points. If your book costs $5.00 to print & ship, and you charge $15.00 - you get $10 per sale. Very impressive. For my $2100. investment, I got a website; a pretty fair marketing effort;…
Hollis -<br />
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I too, have terrific respect for Mark Levine's research. I almost opted for Infinity - they do have a very good reputation. But when I spoke with all three managing partners at Dog Ear, I knew that was how I wanted to go.<br />
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For the record, Dog Ear does not pay out "royalties" of a few percentage points. If your book costs $5.00 to print & ship, and you charge $15.00 - you get $10 per sale. Very impressive. For my $2100. investment, I got a website; a pretty fair marketing effort; 500 press releases out; "Look Inside" features on Amazon & fReado; LSI printing, Baker & Taylor & Ingram distribution. Excellent Customer Service with no crummy surprises. The website comes with a "shopping cart" feature and popped up all over Google within 4 days.<br />
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If this helps I'm happy to share it: I'm finding internet radio a fairly easy nut to crack, when it comes to getting telephone interviews. check out: wsRadio.com and then look for somebody who does a show that parallels your subject matter. They always need conversation.<br />
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Also, I'm finding independent book stores very accomodating.<br />
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Best of luck out there. Hi Joel, My first book is a P…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-11-11:523145:Comment:2491722009-11-11T18:16:37.024ZLauna McNeillyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LaunaMcNeilly
Hi Joel, My first book is a POD published by Eloquent Books. I can find it online everywhere and they are available at the independent bookstores by order only. I appreciate that it is at least available to be ordered. Doesn't do much for sales unless someone is looking for it. I did however email my closest Barnes and Noble and asked them to stock my book. They did in the one store. I visited the store and spoke with the man that showed me to where my book was on the shelf. We talked for a…
Hi Joel, My first book is a POD published by Eloquent Books. I can find it online everywhere and they are available at the independent bookstores by order only. I appreciate that it is at least available to be ordered. Doesn't do much for sales unless someone is looking for it. I did however email my closest Barnes and Noble and asked them to stock my book. They did in the one store. I visited the store and spoke with the man that showed me to where my book was on the shelf. We talked for a while and he told me he appreciated my visiting the store and taking the time to see it. He told me he would read my book and promote it for me. I am forever grateful to Barnes and Noble and will forever be beholden to them. My advice is to personally talk to one of the B&N stores and see what they will do. It worked for me. So far they are the only ones who was willing to order the book in and put it out there for the public to see. I agree, B&N is the best bookseller out there that will at least consider the author and what they might do to help their book. I hope you have luck with them. Best Regards, Launa McNeilly, Lies in a Season of Tribulation PS. The book was on an eye level shelf and easy to see in the Mystery aisle. Hello Dan,
I'm following up o…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-11-10:523145:Comment:2488842009-11-10T03:05:01.449ZCarline Férailleur-Dumoulinhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/CarlineFerailleurDumoulin
Hello Dan,<br />
I'm following up on your post from January 25th. Has your book been published yet? So far, what is your feedback on AuthorHouse? Would you use their services again? I am also a first time author and used AuthorHouse to self-publish my book, A Career in Language Translation (ISBN 978-1-4389-4422-7 (SC); 978-1-4389-4423-4 (HC) ). I had a nice experience with them, however, I am finding their marketing packages to be on the expensive end and as you know, it's a challenge to do all the…
Hello Dan,<br />
I'm following up on your post from January 25th. Has your book been published yet? So far, what is your feedback on AuthorHouse? Would you use their services again? I am also a first time author and used AuthorHouse to self-publish my book, A Career in Language Translation (ISBN 978-1-4389-4422-7 (SC); 978-1-4389-4423-4 (HC) ). I had a nice experience with them, however, I am finding their marketing packages to be on the expensive end and as you know, it's a challenge to do all the marketing yourself. I plan on writing a second book soon, and am trying to explore all avenues for publishing. I would love to hear about your experience with them and how you are marketing your book, if it's already published.<br />
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Carline Férailleur-Dumoulin<br />
Author: A Career in Language Translation I got a copy of Mark Levine's…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-02-07:523145:Comment:1707522009-02-07T17:22:53.533ZHOLLIS WILLIAMShttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/xn/detail/u_avp3r1fz826b
I got a copy of Mark Levine's excellent book <b>THE FINE PRINT OF SELF-PUBLISHING (The Contracts & Services of 48 Self-Publishing Companies - Analyzed, Ranked and Exposed)</b><br />
(ISBN 1-933538-56-2)<br />
I found Mark's work to be very helpful in selecting a publisher to work with.<br />
I went with INFINITY PUBLISHING and have had a positive experience.<br />
Now, the challenge is marketing the book on my own little lonesome.
I got a copy of Mark Levine's excellent book <b>THE FINE PRINT OF SELF-PUBLISHING (The Contracts & Services of 48 Self-Publishing Companies - Analyzed, Ranked and Exposed)</b><br />
(ISBN 1-933538-56-2)<br />
I found Mark's work to be very helpful in selecting a publisher to work with.<br />
I went with INFINITY PUBLISHING and have had a positive experience.<br />
Now, the challenge is marketing the book on my own little lonesome. Dan,
Would like to compre pro…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-01-26:523145:Comment:1673972009-01-26T08:56:34.023ZRalph L. McNeal, Sr.http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/RalphLMcNealSr
Dan,<br />
Would like to compre progress and exchange notes.<br />
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Ralph L. McNeal, Sr.<br />
Author: Sleeper Cell<br />
<a href="http://www.authorhouse.com/bookstore">www.authorhouse.com/bookstore</a>
Dan,<br />
Would like to compre progress and exchange notes.<br />
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Ralph L. McNeal, Sr.<br />
Author: Sleeper Cell<br />
<a href="http://www.authorhouse.com/bookstore">www.authorhouse.com/bookstore</a>