Theodore’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2017)

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

Christine wrote: "Voted!"

You am the gal!

Chrys wrote: "I've done some readings from my books and posted them on line. I have had at least two readers contact me stating they found my books that way. Here's my YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c..."

Wow! That is terrific! What a neat idea. Good luck with them. (Love the bird!)

Here’s this week’s set of stories.

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

My story this week is about a detective who comes under fire and his partner who tries to save him. The ending may surprise you.

You may also want to take a look at some of the other stories, including the one by Judith Garcia.

As always, thanks for supporting indie writers.

Ted

Anita wrote: "Did you use them in any promotions?"

Frankly, I can't remember. I used them heavily in my marketing activities.

Anita wrote: "Interesting, thanks for the link. I am going to try book trailers and see where that leads. One is complete and will be on line today, and the second will be ready in about a week. Even if they don..."

I've used them...fun to have and great for my Website, but not sure what impact they've had on sales. Still, adds to credibility.

Here's an interesting article you will want to read on promotions:

Creative Book Promotion Ideas Courtesy of a Failed Kickstarter

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

Carole wrote: "YAY!!"

Thanks for your support!!!!!

Theodore Jerome Cohen Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

Thanks, Guys and Gals!!!

Next week's story is about a detective who comes under fire and his partner who tries to save him. The ending may surprise you.

Alex wrote: "I've got to have a grr about this.

In another group an author posted that they received a rejection for an historical crime novel with the following comment

'You have a good historical knowledge,..."

You can't cure stupid.

Save your energy for your writing and other positive work.

Brittney wrote: "SPREAD THESE FAR AND WIDE! Use:

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Terrific





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Carole wrote: "Thanks, Ted, Pm me your mailing address. We just ordered them- so I'll have 'em by September."

Can do.

Carole wrote: "Hi guys,

I am getting some promotional items for my son's book- bumper stickers, hats, bookmarks, that sort of thing. Is there anyone out there who would be willing to give them out in their area-..."

Sure. Send some bookmarks this way.

Amy wrote: "Voted"

Booyah! Thanks! (;>)

Carole wrote: "You have no idea!!"

Which reminds me of that old saw (re fast woman): "That's what all the men say!" Bwahahahahahaha

Carole wrote: "done!!"

Man (Woman), you are fast! Thanks. (;>)

Here we go again…this time it’s a tale inspired by my travels with scientist Dr. Martin Halpern to Chile in the early 1960s, on our way to Antarctica. I’ll leave it to your imagination as to what happened to Señor Alcaino.

You can vote here:

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

As always, thank you for your support and encouragement.

Theodore Jerome "Ted" Cohen

Joanna wrote: "Ted, at $20 it's probably still cheaper than a hardcover from one of the big traditional publishers. Interestingly enough, I just interviewed an indie author (writing supernatural thrillers) who so..."

Thanks, Joanna. I just read your interview. It was very good. That said, the author's literary background was extensive, and his work in his genre is formidable...above and beyond, I dare say, 99% of indie writers today.

Just for grins, I would be interested in knowing how much money and effort he put into marketing during the first six months after FORSAKEN, for example, was published.

Regardless, I remain unconvinced that publishing indie books in hardcover is a worthwhile use of resources. Marketing still remains the major obstacle (to my mind) in the indie author's path, assuming his or her product is viable.

Thanks, Judy and Carole.

I suspect you are correct, Carole...libraries are probably the only ones who would pay those prices. I once priced out hardcover prices for my YA novel...I would have to sell it for almost $27 to make a buck. Just ridiculous. Needless to say, I didn't do it. And I can't even imagine attempting it with my children's books.

This article just popped up on Indies Unlimited:

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

It discusses options available for publishing your book in hardcover format. Frankly--and this is my opinion--the investment is so great, and the price of the books to the consumer (let alone you!) so high--as to make this option untenable for the independent author/publisher. I can't even conceive of asking something in the $20s (plus shipping) for a hardback copy of my children's books when it's almost impossible to get people to open their wallets for the much lower-priced paperback edition on Amazon.com

Am I missing something? I'd be interested in your thoughts.

Carole wrote: "Love it, Ted!!"

I spent some time in Chile in late 1961...the area of interest in the upcoming Flash Fiction piece is north of Santiago, near the coast. The story was inspired by something I describe in the third book of my Antarctic Murders Trilogy.