tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post4919144326804436713..comments2024-03-11T20:03:30.352+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: F is for FreeCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-37868420021443855032012-04-07T18:04:09.225+10:002012-04-07T18:04:09.225+10:00Interesting. This post should be very useful for K...Interesting. This post should be very useful for KDP writers.<br /><br />And completely agree with Sarah Pearson above!<br /><br />Alana @ writercize.blogspot.com<br />Found you through A to Z!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-89039041892031713132012-04-07T13:20:41.913+10:002012-04-07T13:20:41.913+10:00I have no words of wisdom on e-book pricing from a...I have no words of wisdom on e-book pricing from an author's point of view, but as a reader, I admit I love free books. Since I'm a fan of mystery and suspense, I've loaded enough of those on my Kindle to keep me reading no matter how many trips I take.<br /><br />And I assume your doggie in the picture is not a zombie? What a cutie.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-86833166855961161112012-04-07T11:16:04.311+10:002012-04-07T11:16:04.311+10:00I like that you're trying all this stuff out, ...I like that you're trying all this stuff out, so we can learn :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-46730841057711355892012-04-07T08:19:36.178+10:002012-04-07T08:19:36.178+10:00Interesting...I'm learning so much through the...Interesting...I'm learning so much through the A to Z Challenge. I just published a book in Oct. and trying to decide whether I want to go the e-book route.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-63969407777315412892012-04-07T05:37:51.478+10:002012-04-07T05:37:51.478+10:00In general I think a lot of ebooks are too expensi...In general I think a lot of ebooks are too expensive. If I'm only going to save $1 on an ebook I'd much rather just purchase the hard copy. I generally only buy the ebook over the hard copy if they're on sale for $5 or less.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theprincessandtheparolee.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Blog</a> #atozchallengeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-23807644452468550672012-04-07T03:09:20.762+10:002012-04-07T03:09:20.762+10:00Sounds like the program is beneficial, if you saw ...Sounds like the program is beneficial, if you saw an increase in ranking and sales. With eBooks, it's all a learning game right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-67184124067757418222012-04-07T03:03:45.767+10:002012-04-07T03:03:45.767+10:00It's got to help just getting your name out th...It's got to help just getting your name out there!<br />Great post.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-91921642849862969152012-04-07T02:16:16.016+10:002012-04-07T02:16:16.016+10:00I think Free is EXCELLENT as part of an overall st...I think Free is EXCELLENT as part of an overall strategy--like you said--sales spike immediately afterward. I think it works best though, when you have several books on your shelf so giving one away leads to increased purchases of the OTHER books. I have a trilogy that isn't ready yet, but I often think i'd love to offer the FIRST free, at least for a while, and then charge more for the other two--it is like a contract--I give the readers something for free to prove it's good, then they buy the other two to reward me... or something.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-36681338010071139262012-04-07T00:16:32.456+10:002012-04-07T00:16:32.456+10:00I'm glad to hear your free days gave your sale...I'm glad to hear your free days gave your sales a boost. I haven't used mine yet, but I've seen other authors saying that the free books aren't as beneficial to carry-over sales anymore. To me, I think e-publishing is a grand experiment with all kinds of variables to tinker with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-58842904684652297032012-04-06T23:26:38.480+10:002012-04-06T23:26:38.480+10:00I took a course that mentioned how peeps put value...I took a course that mentioned how peeps put value on items that cost a little bit more, which is why should avoid the 99cent price. Makes sense if you think about it.PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-71001424056597439572012-04-06T22:40:15.661+10:002012-04-06T22:40:15.661+10:00You asked a very good question, but I think in the...You asked a very good question, but I think in the end, whatever you do that results in more people reading your work, the better it is for your career. I especially enjoy the "you might also like". It's been a good fit for me, so far. So I'm off to get Zombie Dog for my Kindle.<br />Thanks for stopping by at Life is Good!<br /><br /><a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tina @ Life is Good</a><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">Co-Host of the April A to Z Challenge</a> <br />Twitter: @AprilA2Z #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-5805183076122406272012-04-06T20:51:05.059+10:002012-04-06T20:51:05.059+10:00If free books mean that more people are encouraged...If free books mean that more people are encouraged to read that must be a good thing. A newspaper left on the train may be read by another traveller who may then decide to read more on a topic. (Bit random, that;-))<br />(Visiting from A-Z blogging challenge)jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-81778957276078613302012-04-06T20:13:10.753+10:002012-04-06T20:13:10.753+10:00I don't like downloading free books because I ...I don't like downloading free books because I think of all those hundreds of hours that a writer has sweated over the story and for nought?? However, I downloaded Zombie Dog (haven't had a chance to read it of course) so if that helps your rankings, I feel better.<br /><br />Now my dear, have you done your homework yet?? Don't leave it til the 17th, lol!<br /><br />PS, was it Margo Kelly who you sent your first chapter to, or another Margo?<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-53065639363938720272012-04-06T19:58:05.500+10:002012-04-06T19:58:05.500+10:00I would also think it would help when you have mul...I would also think it would help when you have multiple books for sale, and a list of them at the back of your book with easy click to buy link. <br /><br />That way a free book could still lead to sales of your other books.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/mooderino" rel="nofollow">@mooderino</a><br /><a href="http://www.scoop.it/t/the-funnily-enough" rel="nofollow">The Funnily Enough</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com