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Are Kindle Countdown Deals Beneficial?
So I just scheduled my Kindle Countdown Deal starting on June 7 for my book Pilgrimage.
When I'd done it previously, the last quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, my sales went up, but considering where I started from that was not hard to do. I still felt the overall impact was nil.
But starting in March the book began to sell well. I'm still in no position to make a living from my book sales yet, but my sales went up 700% from March 2014 to April 2014, and then increased another 250% in May.
Since it is now selling well I am wondering if the Countdown will be beneficial, if it is necessary and when (if ever) should an author shy away from running such promotions.
I'm going to run it, and it'll last for a week. I just hope the trend in my sales continues to increase or, better yet, accelerate. Anyone with experience with or an opinion of the Countdowns please let me know your thoughts.
When I'd done it previously, the last quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, my sales went up, but considering where I started from that was not hard to do. I still felt the overall impact was nil.
But starting in March the book began to sell well. I'm still in no position to make a living from my book sales yet, but my sales went up 700% from March 2014 to April 2014, and then increased another 250% in May.
Since it is now selling well I am wondering if the Countdown will be beneficial, if it is necessary and when (if ever) should an author shy away from running such promotions.
I'm going to run it, and it'll last for a week. I just hope the trend in my sales continues to increase or, better yet, accelerate. Anyone with experience with or an opinion of the Countdowns please let me know your thoughts.
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