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Thank you! I still am a good bit confused on the whole pre-order and credit thing, despite reading all the posts and break-downs of that. I understand they're a growing site and looking to build their platform in the interweb world, but it seems that making an Inkshares account might deter some potential supporters?
There are indeed some thoughts on that. I would really like some sort of other payment options that are just "tap a phone" method. It would really help with going out and self promoting.
And be less of a process - more like pre-ordering from a store like Barnes & Noble where all they'd need is credit card information and an email address, forget a whole account. That is, if people are uninterested in the free credits thing.
Funny you should ask this Tabi- I'm actually in the process of creating a Skillshares class that covers a lot of these things. I will get you a link when it gets posted.
Hi everyone!I am looking into inkshares for publishing my novel. (In the works)
I have heard conflicting things about them and I wondered if anyone could clear these up for me.
1- Inkshares will OWN the right's to your story.
2- Inkshares will not let you leave if a traditional publisher were to want to take you on.
I have heard some author friends say its true and others say it's not, but none of them have actually gone through inkshares. so how credible is their word? probably not much.
anyway, if anyone can clarify with me that would be awesome!
I thought John Green's "The fault in our stars" was an inkshare, and now he is with penguin.
Too many things on the internet guys!! I'm so confused!!
I can't find a straight answer through Inkshares either.
Thanks!
Have you tried emailing them . Hello@inkshares.Com ?
Thank you, I will e-mail them right away to clarify!
Hi Holly,I can answer a few of your questions (my book is coming out through Inkshares in March 2017 and I researched everything extensively).
First and foremost YOU own the rights to your book at all times through this platform. Even if they publish your book it is non-exclusive.
There have also been several examples of individuals who attempted to fund through Inkshares and reached the Quill level only to turn it down when offered publishing through a traditional publisher. And by the same token there are authors who were contacted by traditional publishers and decided to remain with Inkshares (both have their benefits).
Inkshares is kind of a dream to work with. They work hard to make you want to publish with them. Funding is hard hard work there is no doubt about that, but once reached, it really is worth it. This is one of the few publishing routes where you (the author) get to make the final decision on cover, edits, everything! The editors give you their opinion, as does the marketing team and the production editor, but ultimately you have final say on everything.
I'm not sure about John Green, I haven't seen his book on Inkshares but then there are so many....
The full list of publishing terms is here: https://www.inkshares.com/publishing_...
Best of luck and don't hesitate if you have any more questions!
Wow!Thank you so much!
Do you have any tips on reaching the pre-order goal?
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Here're my tips.
1) Don't rely on the discoverability of Inkshares. There are not enough readers to elevate your book without your hard campaigning. Funding campaigns organically is a goal of the company, and it's just not there yet.
2) Build a follower base for your book before you fund. When you start funding, all followers are notified that the book has begun funding. Create relationships with your potential readers before you try a campaign.
3) Again, build a relationship with your readers and make them believe in you. Attracting followers to your book is easy. Many of them will be authors looking to support their dreams. Few will pre-order. Focus on quality followers of quantity.
4) Announce your campaign starting date before you go live. Build hype before you begin to fund to ensure a strong start. Get your friend and family on board and excited. Push on social media and in your project's announcements page. If possible try to gauge commitments from your audience. Don't push that button until you are ready, as tempting as that is.
5) You don't have to finish a draft before you fund (but I recommend it.) I funded a book on some samples and an idea. It was very difficult and I am will finishing the book. It is much less stressful to fund if your book is already a draft.
6) Engage with the community. The more relationships you build the more pre-orders you will receive.
7) Some people will only pre-order your book if you pre-order theirs. Unless there is genuine mutual interest, don't bother. They don't care about your success, and you want to build a base that is passionate about your work.
8) (Plug) Check out Drinkshares the bi-weekly live show (and archive) where four (or more) writers get together and talk (sometimes) about Inkshares and author life in general. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Thank you for this!I am just finishing up my first round of betas and will revise, then start the second. I assumed that the book needed to be complete before starting... So that is good to know I can start now!
I have been in communication with them about their publishing contract and am impressed beyond words. they returned my e-mails in a day and were so helpful!
It really is an authors dream! I am starting a blog in Aug and will definitely write one about the process as I go. I just tend to be so Leary about starting things.
But again, I thank you so much for your help! I will checkout Drinkshares and continue to build my folowing!
I'm absolutely new to anything Inkshares, so if any of you lovely people could give me a run-down (from those who have done this thing, not the run-of-the-mill site information) about how this whole thing works, the success rates, tips and tricks, etc. Anything you think a complete newbie would find helpful!
Thanks!
Tabi