Melanie Ansley's Blog - Posts Tagged "free"
Leaping off the deep end
This is my first Goodreads blog post--not just as an author, but ever. Behind the times, I know. But to make up for it, I’m kicking it off with a free promo day.
After a lot of research (okay, maybe just as much as my brain could handle) into KDP Select and all the various exclusive options, I went with KDP. Hugely for the experimentation with exclusivity, but also for the free promotion dates.
Today, my fantasy novel “Theo and the Forbidden Language” will be available for free. I know there’s a lot of debate online about the advisability of free, whether it devalues a book or generates new readers. But ten plus years as a film producer has taught me that sometimes the only way to find out is to dive in. Opinions are plentiful and convictions run deep, but ultimately the only way to really taste the truth and gain the knowledge is to eat the apple yourself. So here we go!
I'm running this free promo for one day only, feel free to check out the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
Thank you and happy reading!
After a lot of research (okay, maybe just as much as my brain could handle) into KDP Select and all the various exclusive options, I went with KDP. Hugely for the experimentation with exclusivity, but also for the free promotion dates.
Today, my fantasy novel “Theo and the Forbidden Language” will be available for free. I know there’s a lot of debate online about the advisability of free, whether it devalues a book or generates new readers. But ten plus years as a film producer has taught me that sometimes the only way to find out is to dive in. Opinions are plentiful and convictions run deep, but ultimately the only way to really taste the truth and gain the knowledge is to eat the apple yourself. So here we go!
I'm running this free promo for one day only, feel free to check out the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
Thank you and happy reading!
Giveaway day!
"Theo and the Forbidden Language" goes free today (Monday, Feb 16), as it's my last day on Amazon's KDP Select and the other giveaways did a great job connecting me with new readers and supporters.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
I've also found that the uptick in interest does create sales/borrows in the days immediately following--so for any new authors out there, it does seem going free has its perks, especially if your book is well written, well edited, and finds an audience who feels like they got a very good deal off your countdown/free promo.
I am still debating the benefits of going to Nook and Google Play--there are such mixed opinions on line, but would love to hear any experiences readers/authors have with those two platforms!
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Forbidden-...
I've also found that the uptick in interest does create sales/borrows in the days immediately following--so for any new authors out there, it does seem going free has its perks, especially if your book is well written, well edited, and finds an audience who feels like they got a very good deal off your countdown/free promo.
I am still debating the benefits of going to Nook and Google Play--there are such mixed opinions on line, but would love to hear any experiences readers/authors have with those two platforms!
