tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5720418433167352468..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Indie Self-Publishing: 2020 Market UpdateJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-82180751790109002152020-08-26T19:04:46.997-04:002020-08-26T19:04:46.997-04:00Please don't feel daunted. Yes, there is a lot...Please don't feel daunted. Yes, there is a lot of ground to cover, but all the information you need is readily available just by googling the topic. Plus, since indie publishing is always in flux we're all learning 'how to' get it done.Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69680138985599705852020-08-26T18:01:02.249-04:002020-08-26T18:01:02.249-04:00As someone who is brand new to all this, I found y...As someone who is brand new to all this, I found your blog incredibly helpful--and a little daunting! Thanks so much for the tips.Lori Roberts Herbsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03656524983449724419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30003631859435702432020-08-25T13:07:11.290-04:002020-08-25T13:07:11.290-04:00excellent info. Thank you!!excellent info. Thank you!!carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985823239660829148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-48591047211993766842020-08-25T09:08:46.625-04:002020-08-25T09:08:46.625-04:00Thanks, Susan! Things sure have changed. I spent m...Thanks, Susan! Things sure have changed. I spent more time researching and deleting stale notes than actually publishing. The real surprise was how easy creating the ePub file was. That used to take hours, now it takes minutes! It's also gotten easier to order print ARCs and/or email eBook review copies. I'm thinking next time should be even better.Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-82684244121941173132020-08-25T08:51:02.996-04:002020-08-25T08:51:02.996-04:00I haven’t indie published for a while, but this is...I haven’t indie published for a while, but this is a good read. Things have sure changed. Thank you for your timely update. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080938779828043023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-80172603773490798522020-08-25T08:37:38.902-04:002020-08-25T08:37:38.902-04:00Good morning, Margaret, and thanks! I'm sure w...Good morning, Margaret, and thanks! I'm sure we'll see more changes with next year's release. It's always something!Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65776383513352059022020-08-25T08:32:54.765-04:002020-08-25T08:32:54.765-04:00Very helpful round-up of the current indie scene. ...Very helpful round-up of the current indie scene. Thank you!Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-74947905259122947442020-08-25T08:26:34.137-04:002020-08-25T08:26:34.137-04:00Me, too. I didn't realize audiobook sales were...Me, too. I didn't realize audiobook sales were so strong, especially with male readers. I'm learning something new everyday. Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30790378867458895322020-08-25T08:20:59.000-04:002020-08-25T08:20:59.000-04:00Thanks for the report. It was an education for me....Thanks for the report. It was an education for me.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-84819639270459653292020-08-25T07:28:33.898-04:002020-08-25T07:28:33.898-04:00I'm here today to answer any questions you may...I'm here today to answer any questions you may have. Mull away.Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-34851486384305938732020-08-25T07:23:17.390-04:002020-08-25T07:23:17.390-04:00Very informative! Those of us mulling how to proce...Very informative! Those of us mulling how to proceed with our next work appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-52015456692851473752020-08-25T07:19:15.154-04:002020-08-25T07:19:15.154-04:00Thanks, Jim and Kait for checking in and the addit...Thanks, Jim and Kait for checking in and the additional insight. I feel like I have my finger on the pulse now, but as you both noted, indie pub changes are happening daily!Martha Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984070936673069488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39833519411296029332020-08-25T06:42:22.505-04:002020-08-25T06:42:22.505-04:00Great information, Martha, and very timely as I in...Great information, Martha, and very timely as I intend to bring out my next series as an indie. Based on my research, I plan to use Amazon and Draft2Digital. In 2011 and 2012 I self-published my first two books using Amazon and CreateSpace. The times, as you say, change on a daily basis!<br /><br />Best of luck with Love Power and please keep us informed.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-45220590603969744742020-08-25T06:30:10.765-04:002020-08-25T06:30:10.765-04:00I use KDP for both print and ebook, but only for A...I use KDP for both print and ebook, but only for Amazon sales. To obtain greater royalties, I use other methods for any non-Amazon sales.<br /><br />For ePub sales, I produce my own ePub file and publish separately on Kobo, and allow Draft2Digital to publish to other ePub retailers. (As I did with Kobo, I may eventually pull B$N and Apple from D2D and publish directly, but so far the advantages of extra royalties and more control are not yet worth the extra time to deal with two more retailers).<br /><br />For print, I use IngramSpark. Because I do not expect bookstores to stock my book, they are acting only as ordering agents for their customers, I provide a 40% discount and allow no returns.<br /><br />And, as you say, everything changes, so next week I might have a different approach.<br /><br />~ Jim<br /><br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com