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You can list it. It's just that it only automatically gets listed if it's on Amazon. To get it listed if it's not on sale elsewhere, you have to do one of the following:1. List it yourself (as long as you're a Goodreads member, you don't have to be a librarian or Goodreads author to add books to Goodreads, only to edit data).
2. Ask a Goodreads librarian to list it for you, providing them with the details they'll need, such as title, author, book blurb, publication date, etc.
The preference for Amazon is because Amazon owns Goodreads, so naturally they make the transfer of information easier. But you can certainly add the book without it being available on GR right now. Victoria pointed out how to correct this and have the book added while you wait for Amazon.
That's great to hear, Victoria. Something I wasn't aware of. Thank you.
Oh, I didn't realize the connection between Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks for clarifying that for me and substantiating Victoria's post. Many thanks to you both.
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You can read more about it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/29/bu...
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Liam wrote: "That's great to hear, Victoria. Something I wasn't aware of. Thank you."You're welcome.
Liam wrote: "Did I do the right thing?"Yes. The more places you can have your books, the better.
Thanks Victoria. I was hoping I wouldn't be seen as spamming sites and/or groups.
Liam wrote: "Did I do the right thing?"Yes, absolutely. The more places the better honestly.
A lot of readers don't use Amazon for their ebooks. Like myself. Personally, I always disappointed when I see that an ebook is only available on Kindle because it means I probably won't read it even if I want to.
Hi Stefani,Thanks. Everything you say is good to know. If you're interested in an ebook copy of my new book just let me know. Check it out for yourself here.... https://www.liamcadoc.com/
Stefani wrote: "Liam wrote: "Did I do the right thing?"Yes, absolutely. The more places the better honestly.
A lot of readers don't use Amazon for their ebooks. Like myself. Personally, I always disappointed w..."
One reason I went with Lulu--their Global REACH program gets you print/ebook in several well known platforms (Amazon, B&N, Lulu, iBookstore, Kobo, Smashwords, Abe books, GooglePlay, etc.) I don't have the patience to format my books in all the various format styles (MOBI, AWS, EPub, etc.)
And my third novel in the Prodigal Band Trilogy, The Prodigal Band, is available for FREE PDF download at my site:
https://omegabooksnet.com/downloadFRE...
I absolutely advise placing your works with as many retailers as possible, for a couple of reasons. One, it enables you to better withstand any one retailer's shift in policies, etc. Second, you reach many more readers globally. Although Amazon is a major player in some markets, it isn't big everywhere, so if you aren't wide you are not reaching as many readers as you could be.
As a beginner, I had no clue as to the possibilities of publishing elsewhere and therefore, got stuck with the kindle select for 3 months. Some of my books became able to move elsewhere and as soon as the others are, too, I will do so. Wish I knew this before committing myself. Thanks so much. Stay safe, Gail
I don't think it's a bad thing to do KU for the first three months - some people make a lot of money from reads, although I've never had much luck. I usually do the three months and then go wide.
Stefani wrote: "Liam wrote: "Did I do the right thing?"
Yes, absolutely. The more places the better honestly.
A lot of readers don't use Amazon for their ebooks. Like myself. Personally, I always disappointed w..."
I have avoided Amazon like the pest when it comes to my ebooks. Their greed and constant push to corner the market and push the other publishers out frankly irks me. Their clauses, which basically give them near complete control of the books it publishes, or even those who are simply converted to Kindle format, are a prime example of its greed to attain monopoly.
Yes, absolutely. The more places the better honestly.
A lot of readers don't use Amazon for their ebooks. Like myself. Personally, I always disappointed w..."
I have avoided Amazon like the pest when it comes to my ebooks. Their greed and constant push to corner the market and push the other publishers out frankly irks me. Their clauses, which basically give them near complete control of the books it publishes, or even those who are simply converted to Kindle format, are a prime example of its greed to attain monopoly.
Yes, I agree, Michel. For my previous books I admit to being a trifle naive and went with KU, but this time I did more research and decided to go with D2D (Draft2Digital) for the ebook, and IngramSpark for the print versions.Time will tell if this works out. At least, both of these distributors still are able to get my books into Amazon.
My books are everywhere! Is everyone having some luck w/ purchases during the pandemic?I've cut my prices here:
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
Amazon already has them discounted!!!
Any tips for reaching more Amazon readers?
Caroline
I find it frustrating that at the moment I cannot list my book here. Am I the only author with this issue?