Michael’s Comments (group member since Aug 28, 2012)

Michael’s comments from the All Things Indie group.

Anyone have advice on promoting my kids book here on goodreads? Thanks in advance!

Neel wrote: "Just published my very first ebook, and proud as I am, I put it on the book shelf :)"

Thanks for putting your book on the bookshelf...I look forward to reading it!

Eric wrote: "Michael,

275 downloads seems pretty good! Hopefully, it translates to more sales after the promotion. I was really bummed that I was unable to promote my books (Not a KDP member) for free on Amazo..."

Eric
how is the process of create space going? Is it costing you anything? As for amazon...since my promotion it shows I haven't. Sold a book yet. I don't know if promo. days work ...it might really depend on whet type of book you are selling. I'm curious to know about create space because I think a children's nook might sell better as a traditional book

Eric wrote: "Michael, How is the free promotion going on Amazon? Are you exclusively on Amazon -- is that how you were able to drop the price of your book? I don't think I can on Kindle, since I am on iBooks ..."

Hi Eric,

The free promote is going pretty well I got about 275 downloads for 3 days which is pretty good for my little book considering I was averaging 1 download a day for the first month and a half the book was out.

Yes you are correct about dropping the price for free promote days, you get 5 free promote days when you sign up for KDP (exclusively on amazon for 90 days) I really want to get my book out on iBooks, B&N, and maybe smashwords. Anyone have any experience with selling on anything but Amazon? I would love to hear feedback about your experiences...Thanks for the post Eric!

Subhajit wrote: "Hello everyone,
You can reach my books at: http://www.amazon.com/Subhajit-Gangul...

Wish all of you all the very best."

Hi Subhajit,

Thanks for the post! All the best on your book!

Subhajit wrote: "Hello everyone,
You can reach my books at: http://www.amazon.com/Subhajit-Gangul...

Wish all of you all the very best."

Hi Daren,

Thanks again for the review. I truly appreciate it!

Do you have any children's books or any other independent books that you would recommend to me or anyone else in this group?

My book will be free on amazon tomorrow and Friday (August 30th &August 31st please check out "The Rainbow Stick Boy" for free!

Introduce yourself here... if you have a favorite indie book or if you are an author of an indie book post it here!

Tasha wrote: "Cool that matches my understanding and will help as I go through books I've reviewed over the last few months."

Thanks for asking for the clarification! I'm looking forward to your future posts in this group

I guess Indies includes small press and publishing houses...along with self publishing. Here is a good link to what Indies publishing is http://www.ibppg.com/indie.php by the Independent Book Publishing Professional Group

I would love to hear advice and give advice ... I don't have much advice ...I am brand new to self publishing and promotion, so any advice would be great to share here!

Sure you can include small presses... I 'm more into Indie and self published stuff...but other people might enjoy small press books

My book is The Rainbow Stick Boy. I added it to the shelf in this group. Please feel free to add books to the shelf if you recommend them

Thanks

Michael

What is your favorite indie book?

I really don't know too many yet, but I know there are tons out there that is why I created this group!