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Comment from Paul McFarland
I have had a similar experience with my publisher. I have given up on this publisher and now sell the books myself. I have given away many books for free to my friends and relatives. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but I can't help myself.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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I have had a similar experience with my publisher. I have given up on this publisher and now sell the books myself. I have given away many books for free to my friends and relatives. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but I can't help myself.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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I completely understand.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Barbara,
well done on your book signing. I absolutely hate doing that kind of stuff. I know I could sell more books if I would do it, but I'm just not that comfortable being out there. I'm also dealing with finding someone to print more books for me. I contacted Amazon, and they wanted $10.00 per book to print over a hundred for me. I sell the retail for $14.95, which would be fine if I sold them all myself, but I sell a lot of books to retailers for $9.00 each, so I need my cost to be around $5.00 or so. I'll keep trying to find the right person I guess. I may have to go overseas, something I loathe doing. Anyway, well done gal. Keep up the good work.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Hello Barbara,
well done on your book signing. I absolutely hate doing that kind of stuff. I know I could sell more books if I would do it, but I'm just not that comfortable being out there. I'm also dealing with finding someone to print more books for me. I contacted Amazon, and they wanted $10.00 per book to print over a hundred for me. I sell the retail for $14.95, which would be fine if I sold them all myself, but I sell a lot of books to retailers for $9.00 each, so I need my cost to be around $5.00 or so. I'll keep trying to find the right person I guess. I may have to go overseas, something I loathe doing. Anyway, well done gal. Keep up the good work.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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None of my books cost over $5.00 to print. I did notice the price is going up, though.
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Your books might have a fewer number of pages. The one book I'm almost out of has 214 pages. I'm looking in to Instant Publisher. They are offering books of my size for less than six dollars each if I order 250 I believe. I can do that and keep them available for sale, like I've done in the past.
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My last one had 584 pages. They all have tons of pages.
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Wow! I don't know why Amazon is quoting me such a high price then.
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I'm not sure amazon is printing mine. It might be my publisher. I need to check that out, for sure. I thought it was amazon, but don't know.
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You've probably told me before, but who is your publisher?
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Bookwriting Cube. I deal with Kevin Sanders. I really like him, but I have had numerous serious discussions with him, because he also frustrates me. I do recommend him though.
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Thank you Barbara, I'll check him out. I appreciate your honesty.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment from Janet Foor
You are an inspiration Barbara and I think your publisher should be taking notes. You are the talent and he should find ways to promote your work. Sounds like you did a great job of it. So happy I read your chapter.
Blessings and good luck with all your work.
Janet
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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You are an inspiration Barbara and I think your publisher should be taking notes. You are the talent and he should find ways to promote your work. Sounds like you did a great job of it. So happy I read your chapter.
Blessings and good luck with all your work.
Janet
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the support and encouragement.
Comment from royowen
It's amazing how proactive you are Barbara, while I simply write I'm not doing anything to promote my writing, I guess I just like writing, your publisher should get a wriggle on, well done My friend, success, you deserve it, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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It's amazing how proactive you are Barbara, while I simply write I'm not doing anything to promote my writing, I guess I just like writing, your publisher should get a wriggle on, well done My friend, success, you deserve it, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the support and encouragement.
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Most welcome
Comment from Dr. Nad
Well, Barbara thank you so much for the update on where you are and what you are doing. FanStory is a wonderful place to collaborate with other writers and invite them into community. Writers, write for their own enjoyment, but more than that, they write for impact and inspiration for others. We need cheerleaders and this is a good place for that.
Oh by the way, you have an absolutely marvelous website.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Well, Barbara thank you so much for the update on where you are and what you are doing. FanStory is a wonderful place to collaborate with other writers and invite them into community. Writers, write for their own enjoyment, but more than that, they write for impact and inspiration for others. We need cheerleaders and this is a good place for that.
Oh by the way, you have an absolutely marvelous website.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for visiting it. My publisher set it up. I haven't been on for a couple of days. The other day, my newest book wasn't there, yet. I need to check. Thank you for the support.
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You are very welcome! As I said, your website really stood out to me. I had no idea who did it but, they knew what they were doing for you!
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Thank you again. HUGS!!
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You are most welcome my friend.
Comment from Ulla
I see what you're saying, Barbara. What I think is that many of those self publishing companies are ripping the writers off, and then they do nothing. They've got the money they wanted.
One thing: I can't help but belive = believe
All best, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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I see what you're saying, Barbara. What I think is that many of those self publishing companies are ripping the writers off, and then they do nothing. They've got the money they wanted.
One thing: I can't help but belive = believe
All best, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the catch. I can't believe the spell check didn't catch that one or another reviewer. I appreciate the help.
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Smiles!
Comment from Terry Broxson
Barbara, I have scaled back much of my time on FS, but I read this post, and a few things come to mind. First, I have read your work. You are a very good novelist. Second, I admire your work ethic.
I would not be surprised if a spark occurs someday and you find a much bigger audience. You deserve it. Terry.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Barbara, I have scaled back much of my time on FS, but I read this post, and a few things come to mind. First, I have read your work. You are a very good novelist. Second, I admire your work ethic.
I would not be surprised if a spark occurs someday and you find a much bigger audience. You deserve it. Terry.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the encouragement. HUGS!!!
Comment from estory
For all of us in this publishing wheel, this was an interesting post. It shows that those who care do far more work than those who don't. The publishing houses get their money up front, and then leave it to you to do all the work and sell books. I have somewhat of a similar strategy, hoping to set up some signings in local bookstores, church fairs and coffee shops. The problem with being an unknown author is that the company can do a press release, but nobody is going to know who you are and the books sit in limbo on the internet. Everybody wants to be read, nobody wants to read. Reading is dying off among young people in many respects. But at least there are some people reading. estory
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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For all of us in this publishing wheel, this was an interesting post. It shows that those who care do far more work than those who don't. The publishing houses get their money up front, and then leave it to you to do all the work and sell books. I have somewhat of a similar strategy, hoping to set up some signings in local bookstores, church fairs and coffee shops. The problem with being an unknown author is that the company can do a press release, but nobody is going to know who you are and the books sit in limbo on the internet. Everybody wants to be read, nobody wants to read. Reading is dying off among young people in many respects. But at least there are some people reading. estory
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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So true, my publisher set up a beautiful website and an author's page both on FaceBook and Amazon, but nobody knows who I am so don't visit it. I somehow need to get my name out there. I do through the books signing, but that's such a small audience. Thank you for the support.
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You've got to do some kind of blog or podcast nowadays. estory
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
You are an inspiration to us all, Barbara. Thank you for sharing your latest in publishing news, and I wish you good luck and a big "have fun" at your events. Yes, publishers and all of their helpers need to be paid, and I wouldn't worry too much about pricing. Don't give your hard work away.
Take care,
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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You are an inspiration to us all, Barbara. Thank you for sharing your latest in publishing news, and I wish you good luck and a big "have fun" at your events. Yes, publishers and all of their helpers need to be paid, and I wouldn't worry too much about pricing. Don't give your hard work away.
Take care,
xo
Pam
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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Thank you for the support.
Comment from Sanku
I thought that book signing events are set up by the publisher. The reason why one publishes thro a publisher is that he would take on the publicity work. I admire you for your hard work. You are lucky to have a son who does help ...God bless you to have lots more achievements
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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I thought that book signing events are set up by the publisher. The reason why one publishes thro a publisher is that he would take on the publicity work. I admire you for your hard work. You are lucky to have a son who does help ...God bless you to have lots more achievements
Comment Written 14-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2024
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So far, I have set up all my own book signings. Thank you for the kind review.