First Time!

My first blog on this site and I am wondering if the free option for e-book pricing via KDP Select has taught readers that if they wait long enough, any book they like the look of will be available to download free of charge? If so, where does this leave the new indie writers trying to build their own readership, mainly using social media?

This means that the high download numbers when your book is offered free won't actually do anything to create an income for a new author...so does this mean that agents and big publishers are still needed by writers after all?

I think the advent of Amazon and Kindle is doing great things for writers, and readers, including their foray into offering avenues for new screenplays to be considered. Exciting times, for writers!

One other thing....if social media like Twitter attracts people with similar tastes and likes to you, then new writers will invariably attract other new writers - which can be a great networking experience but will it do anything for sales if everyone you are tweeting is actually also trying to sell their own book.

I am really looking forward to spending time on Goodreads and linking with more readers and reviewers. Their opinions and feedback can only make me a better writer.