To be a bestseller, they say you have to sell 1) more than the other books and 2) an estimated 3000-5000 within the first week. According to the Publishers Weekly 2006, the average book will only sell 3000 copies in its lifetime - ITS LIFETIME. So, math nerds, average book = 3000 in its lifetime \ … Continue reading Don’t Compare Yourself to the Exceptions
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Update!
I am excited to announce that I have officially signed with Authors 4 Authors Publishing! Yes, this is a big deal for me. Authors 2 Authors is "a publishing company for authors, run by authors, blending the best of traditional and independent publishing." I took that straight off their site (A4A). I've got a big ole … Continue reading Update!
Warnings and Ratings for Books
I’ve poo-pooed this idea before, about putting ratings and warnings on books, but the more I read, the more I’m totally for it. When it comes to the rating systems, I am a fan of the one used for video games. On the package of any game will be a black and white box. On … Continue reading Warnings and Ratings for Books
