Erica’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2017)

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

Theodore wrote: "I don't understand why libraries and other institutions would have a problem with purchasing books from CS...except for the fact these organizations may prefer hardcover vs. paperback editions, giv..."

I believe I read on their site that you can opt out of the return option. If you do, stores may be less likely to chance buying your books, but you won't be stuck with an unforseen expense. I would look into that a little further though incase I misunderstood.

For your first book, you might try createspace since it is a little more user friendly and there is no set up fee. Just my thoughts. Ingram spark isn't as user friendly but a good alternative/next step.

My goals this week: it's a busy week so I have one goal...Try to set up a hardcover edition for my recent release.

Can you use the same PDF files for Ingram that you used for createspace (for paperback) or do you have to resize your files?

Are you still having trouble with createspace or did you just decide to widen your platform?

Do any of the sites listed in this thread have good results with children's books?

Puppy's Bubble just received a 5 star review from Readers' Favorite!

Love this! I'm in!

Congrats Lucia!!!

Very cool pictures from the book fair Brittney!

I agree with C.L. While there are a lot of people entering giveaways with no intention to even read the book, there are also a lot of other people who are legitimately looking for their next read. I see it as a way to get publicity. I normally see a spike in my Goodreads followers when I am hosting a giveaways and have even had readers contact me with questions that are unrelated to the giveaway. I don't do Goodreads giveaways frequently. I like to spread my giveaways across various locations (social media, blogs, bookstores, etc.).

Thank you Brittney for your hard work and thank you Brittney and Carole for the opportunity!

Looks amazing!

Awesome interview Carole! Thank you for sharing and for the suggestions Brittney.

Let us know what happens. Selling such a small amount of books and being able to keep a close eye on what is happening, I can say that you don't get credited for a sale until the book prints and ships. I have had some sales take up to a week to show up.

I like it when blurbs include an excerpt. They are normally what hook me. I don't include them because...well...a decent excerpt would probably be half of the book. lol

That is awesome! Congrats to all the winners. :)

It has been a little while since I have been on this thread and I am excited to see so many new faces! Welcome everyone. This is a fabulously supportive group. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you better during our events and discussions!

Createspace has great customer support, call them. I have never had glue problems with mine.

That is so exciting Christine!

Amy wrote: "You'd probably make 3p or something on it! All that effort."

No kidding! lol

Amy wrote: "Erica wrote: "I definately won't make much off hardcover if I choose that route. But I also understand that for some children, the added book stability is needed to fully participate in the experie..."

I would love to do it in a board book, but I haven't found a printing company that offers it as an option.