Judy’s Comments (group member since Feb 06, 2017)

Judy’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Amy wrote: "I only have 520 on my mailing list, but I've done the Mailchimp thing. (Actually I'm impressed I still have that many, all those people who haven't got around to unsubscribing!)"

I'm impressed, Amy!

Josie wrote: "For those looking for alternatives to Goodreads, LibraryThing (basically a Goodreads competitor) do a similar free giveaway system to what Goodreads is discontinuing. They offer e-book giveaways as..."

thanks, Josie, it's comforting to know that Goodreads is not irreplacable

Faith wrote: "I expect that will be the end of Goodreads giveaways, not that I have ever won one. Please don't pay Goodreads for this service or it will encourage them to monetise more things.

Amazon (which own..."
How do you post books to libraries?

Eva wrote: "I agree with what has already been pointed out in the above posts pertaining to the upcoming Goodreads Giveaway policy. My giveaways produced negligible results too. I have expressed my opinion in ..."

I haven't received reviews from Goodreads giveaways either. I thought that the benefit we gain is to get exposure for the books.

Carole wrote: "I've done the Goodreads Giveaways- they aren't worth it. It's much better on Amazon or do a Rafflecopter and get followers."

What's Rafflecopter...a giveaway site?

Carole wrote: "I sent my kids books to this reviewer- she does a Kids Korner thing- Look her up and write her. She has also reviewed my son's books as well.

http://fuonlyknew.com/2017/11/27/my-m..."

thank you so much, Carole

Erica wrote: "I am finalizing details on the book release party! I will send everyone an email in the next couple days with a schedule and other info. I have room for 1, potentially 2 more childrens authors but ..."

thank you, Erica!

Amy wrote: "What annoys me is that you’ve produced the book with a cost involved, cover, editing etc then you’re expected to give it away for free AND pay for the privilege. What other industry does that? We c..."

I agree, Amy, it is very unfair.

Denise wrote: "I just received an email from Goodreads regarding giveaways, and I'm really, really sad, and it doesn't make sense to me.

Our new Goodreads Giveaways program includes two packages, Standard and P..."

This sad news. I won;'t be able to afford this. I'd rather use the money toward contests or reviews rather than pay to give away a book.

Carole wrote: "The first time I won an award I didn't know until my publishing rep from Createspace called to congratulate me. My first book was chosen as one of Kirkus' Best of 2012. You can't enter the book- it..."

thanks for your thoughts on this, Carole

Erica wrote: "I absolutely have a spot for you, Judy! I am happy to have you back again for this party. I got your email. :) Thank you!"
Thank you so much, Erica!

Erica wrote: "I did this with my last book and it went over really well. I will be doing a 3 day book release party for the 5th book in my series. This one will be December 7, 8 and 9. I would like to feature 1-..."

Hi, Erica, I'm interested if it's not too late, I could do a giveaway of Bonjour! Let's Learn French

Kay wrote: "I'm now closed for entries, thank you!

Indie Advent Calendar is back! It runs from December 1st-25th and I feature a different book or two every day. This is to give exposure to indie authors and ..."

Hi, Kay, when I published the link to the Advent video, that was fine, but it was directly followed by some negative commentary about Zoella's videos or something like that. Is there a way to cut that out?
Thank you, the video is great!

Carole wrote: "Check out the mail chimp I sent out to 2000 people https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?u=..."

lovely, and festive. I love the comment about "you can't buy socks for your (relatives) again! I was thinking of getting them socks..!

Carole wrote: "Oh Susannah- In Publisher's Weekly!!

http://www.digitalpw.com/digitalpw/20..."
Wow That's awesome, congratulations, Carole!

Erica wrote: "I am the Readers Review Room November Blog Boast winner!!! The really cool thing is that the article I submitted was originally posted on the Navigating Indieworld website, so anyone who wants to r..."

Great, Erica!

Theodore wrote: "Hey, Gang...

Was just notified by the people over at Story Monsters Ink magazine that my illustrated children's storybook in verse, Rufus Finds a Home, just won First Place in the Aging.Senior Liv..."

Congrats, Ted!

Kay wrote: "Britt's flyer is done!

Please go to the resource page -
http://kaymacleodbooks.com/iac-resources
password- awesome
and download the PDF so you can zoom in and check your details.
There are a fe..."
Thank you Brit and Kay!

Elina wrote: "Kay wrote: "Voted! Carole's book is on the children's section too :)"

Voted also Carole's book! :)"

voted for Caroles's book!

Alex wrote: "Hi Everyone, my book made it through the initial check and is now in the public voting section here www.tckpublishing.com/readers-choice-... I would really appreciate it (I mean I'd be hugely gr..."

voted!