Anna’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

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

I echo the others, though I can't manage the paws. Or crossed toes, come to think of it.

Thank you, David. Useful - it's been about 5 years since I did a free promotion. I'm thinking of trying again. Bit cautious, aren't I?!!!

Thank you C.L. Phew! I can go back and plough on. I'm always afraid I'll get into something I hadn't intended to and then can't get out of it.

Wow, Alexis - a dream come true!

Oh yes, so sorry to hear that C.L. and thanks for letting us know, Carole, about MJW.

Me again.

I'm not sure I understand how it works. It says:

"Advantage
Available Product Lines: Books, Music, DVD and Video

Discount Rates:
Books: 60% off List Price
Music: 30% off Dealer Price
DVD/Video: 35% off Dealer Price

Payment to Advantage Members:
Books: 40% of List Price
Music: 70% of Dealer Price
DVD/Video: 65% of Dealer Price "

What does this mean? Do we have to discount our books by 60% and then we receive 40% of the list price?

Perhaps they have changed from the £20 a month system to this.

Wonderful! I was one of those who asked ages ago and was told no except if I opened an account. For some reason, not sure why now, I thought you had to pay £20 a month.

Thank you so very, very much for sharing.

There goes more of your time and that is awful. I wish I could help!

Mash, the wonderful Mash, is still on in the UK, Freeview 61, I think.

Kimberly wrote: "Today my publisher began the 5 day Free Book Download Promo for my 1st book(have 3 books). A few hours ago it became a best seller. It hit #1 in the UK and #9 in the US. And this is just the first ..."

Stunning cover and so right for this time of year.

In a perfect world, D.J. that's how it should be! But there's always someone - no make that plural - lots of someones who see things differently: survival of the fittest.

Carole is a gatekeeper to a near-perfect situation. We write books, she reviews what she wants to review. However, then someone climbs onto the gate and, very politely, presents a case for her to open the gate and deal with his offering.

That's not to say, D.J. that you shouldn't jump up and down in your own space (your thread) and sing and dance to draw attention to your writing. I've read a little of what you write and it's worth a little singing and dancing. I know what you mean though - it's not easy, is it?

No. I'm not even sure it shows here in the UK - or not when I watch TV from about 8-10 p.m.

The other Brits might know better!

I remember a few phrases from my days when I ran my own company. One was 'outsource your weaknesses'.

I have never forgotten that.

A successful member of my family taught me another: work on your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

I have elected to use both life-changing bits of advice above and apply where appropriate.

Oh no... I didn't get it!

Carole wrote: "Okay- I'm going to see if I can do this- Any horror writers out there who want to participate in a takeover? I'm going to have Brit call you tomorrow 'cause I don't understand any of this lol."

Neither do I!!!

Oh Carole, I feel for you.

I think there are two ways of looking at this person's request.

1. He has gone to some trouble to push his book forward into the 'right' hands. If one is running a business with a product that is brilliant - then that is the right thing to do. BECAUSE the right hands can also benefit from taking a look at the product and they are being paid by a company to do this. I could say more on the same lines as this but I'm sure you get the point. There's a lot in it for him but it is not a win/win situation unless you are in a position to profit from it. "Profit" might simply mean that it is a real joy to read.

2. This person is a queue-jumper. He is confident of his product (and it is likely to be good from what I see of his approach to you). You are known for freely reviewing. You only have one life. People (other than dependants) do not have a right to your time - you may generously offer it, but then you will get known for doing just that. If you have a 'calling' to write or a mission or stirring in your heart to do certain things in your life, then no-one should be allowed to hinder that path. That path may be to help others (yes - that's definitely who you are - thank God) but then it is your life and time on Earth is not forever. (Well, not as far as I know!)

There's probably other ways of looking at this!

Nothing...

Oh sorry, I'll try harder. I know I've made sales through Goodreads (some truly encouraging people in this group - my grateful thanks to you) but as mine is the third in a trilogy I'm really dependent on the trickle down effect. This has plus points because sequels don't need as much advertising.

Ah... I advertised all three of the books as being 0.99 each and it seemed quite a few bought all three.

Some celebrities might have professional people guarding their image. I'd not use real celebrities. Your son could model his on real ones? You could all sleep soundly then.

I have to echo what Carole says. This is probably the most supportive group I've come across and no one minds if you ask 'silly' questions because we've all been there, done that, and plodded on.

It is definitely easy to overdo looking around Goodreads. I try to allow myself half an hour first thing in the morning to do essential emails, checking Amazon sales (or lack of them) and reading/replying to Goodreads. Then a quick peep at lunch time and again in the evening. It doesn't work! I get caught up with interesting posts, which is fatal...

Byee!

Wahey! I can agree with that!