tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post5410588695465442282..comments2021-06-04T01:07:24.673-04:00Comments on My Own Brand of Madness: Going Indie - Is it worth it?CareyCorphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-67234854921078883262011-11-20T08:38:24.756-05:002011-11-20T08:38:24.756-05:00@ Renee - Congratulations for taking the next step...@ Renee - Congratulations for taking the next step inyour career. OFF LEASH is on my TBR pile. :)CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-3527084120366503072011-11-20T08:37:35.457-05:002011-11-20T08:37:35.457-05:00@ Julie - Congratulations for taking the plunge.@ Julie - Congratulations for taking the plunge.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-23673136675683925592011-11-19T19:51:58.772-05:002011-11-19T19:51:58.772-05:00Great post and like you I'm on the ride. The f...Great post and like you I'm on the ride. The fact you've covered your expenses is perfect and you are obviously on the right path. Your book is on my TBR pile.Renee Pacehttp://www.reneepace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-87131072786665380822011-10-07T15:24:22.923-04:002011-10-07T15:24:22.923-04:00I appreciate your open honesty about sales and wha...I appreciate your open honesty about sales and what to expect. I just got rights back on four of my opublished novels because they'd gone out of print and I've been dancing around this subject for a while now as to what to do with the books. I finally tok the plunge and put the first one up on Kindle and Nook. I appreciated having your sales listed so I could know how to gauge my own. You are awesome!Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-65580915306276768622011-09-17T01:01:29.474-04:002011-09-17T01:01:29.474-04:00Carey,
Good for you for being so open with your s...Carey,<br /><br />Good for you for being so open with your sales. As others have said, when you have more books, your sales will increase.<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning my blog!Dr. Debra Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556327521528996385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-70932786811775515102011-09-13T12:24:51.591-04:002011-09-13T12:24:51.591-04:00Thanks for posting my link, Carey! And thanks als...Thanks for posting my link, Carey! And thanks also for sharing all this info. Very helpful.Julianne MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285810099526604897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-48573347733321428582011-08-31T19:46:39.998-04:002011-08-31T19:46:39.998-04:00@Carol - Thanks for stopping by. Yes, please feel ...@Carol - Thanks for stopping by. Yes, please feel free to post anywhere. ;)And I'm totally game for collaboration and cross promotion. I'll contact you off line. :)CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-39436372296819871292011-08-31T16:19:52.456-04:002011-08-31T16:19:52.456-04:00Thanks for being so open. I find the Amazon vs. BN...Thanks for being so open. I find the Amazon vs. BN interesting. I like the way you think (100=700) , but that's probably because I'm a CPA.<br /><br />I'd like to share your post to my blog at http://TaxesForWriters.com. OK with you?<br />Maybe an interview in the future too? I'm hoping to set up blog feature where authors talk about their businesses and money.<br /><br />Carol Topp, CPA<br />http://TaxesForWriters.comCarol Topp, CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668445884168706897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-10722367216028374932011-08-26T22:34:24.625-04:002011-08-26T22:34:24.625-04:00Hi Bob! Thanks for stopping by. He Who Dares Wins ...Hi Bob! Thanks for stopping by. He Who Dares Wins Publishing is doing such really cool stuff. And I'm really curious to see how the Nook exclusive venture works out.<br /> <br />https://whodareswinspublishing.com/index.phpCareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-50680772959144259912011-08-26T17:39:36.255-04:002011-08-26T17:39:36.255-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-1996206426132136742011-08-26T16:18:49.462-04:002011-08-26T16:18:49.462-04:00Congratulations on your success. It's an exci...Congratulations on your success. It's an exciting time to be an author. After we count up August, I'll post my sales for July and August, but essentially I am selling over 2,000 eBooks a day. In July the total was over 80,000 and we've uploaded a couple more titles since then. We're also launching a new title exclusive to Nook for 30 days starting on the 31st of August and I'm interested to see how that works out.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030209378371995304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-26346331734195989092011-08-26T07:01:47.991-04:002011-08-26T07:01:47.991-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-31405103719550096202011-08-25T20:12:28.176-04:002011-08-25T20:12:28.176-04:00@Theresa - Thanks for the mention on your blog and...@Theresa - Thanks for the mention on your blog and for continuing to share your journey (and mine). :)<br /><br />@Helen - Welcome! Congratulations on taking a leap of faith. What fun!!! I look forward to hearing about your journey.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-78054391939719380722011-08-25T12:47:42.249-04:002011-08-25T12:47:42.249-04:00Thanks for sharing, Carey. I have just put my firs...Thanks for sharing, Carey. I have just put my first indie up on Smashwords and will put it up on Amazon soon. It is so interesting reading about other author's experiences with sales and numbers. Onwards and upwards!Helen Scott Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254001495060374379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-41077462071905254282011-08-25T12:32:01.243-04:002011-08-25T12:32:01.243-04:00Go Carey! Thanks for the mention and for sharing.Go Carey! Thanks for the mention and for sharing.Theresa Raganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494183034075057121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-46605611260114465402011-08-25T11:49:52.866-04:002011-08-25T11:49:52.866-04:00@Norah - Thanks for stopping by and sharing your j...@Norah - Thanks for stopping by and sharing your journey. Personally, I really appreciate the transparency! :)CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-69908713482690212522011-08-25T11:40:05.554-04:002011-08-25T11:40:05.554-04:00Thanks for sharing, Carey. And for plugging my pos...Thanks for sharing, Carey. And for plugging my post, as well. ,-) <br /><br />As others have said, I think these are very encouraging numbers for one book. You'll see the benefits multiply when you add other titles, especially if you employ that tiered approach. <br /><br />Good luck! And keep us posted so we can squee for you.Norah Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151103954061826427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-17955055845359037322011-08-25T11:21:54.760-04:002011-08-25T11:21:54.760-04:00@Pj - Welcome. "I'm a big fan of Tonya Ka...@Pj - Welcome. "I'm a big fan of Tonya Kappes and DeeDee Scott." Me, too!<br /><br />@Jennette - Congrats on your recent release. You are really smart to focus on the next book. Marketing helps - and i really do see a spike in sales when I am active but based on what I've seen those lifts are not as significant as having multiple books published.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-81319409420890918782011-08-25T11:14:40.725-04:002011-08-25T11:14:40.725-04:00That should be SURPRISE LOL darn phone!That should be SURPRISE LOL darn phone!Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-34179773689456230072011-08-25T11:13:17.315-04:002011-08-25T11:13:17.315-04:00Congrats on your sales, Carey! Of course now that ...Congrats on your sales, Carey! Of course now that I'm reading the book, it's no zurprise - it's fantastic! My #'s for the first two weeks of release are miniscule. Compared to yours and otber commenters here, but I've done next to no promo as I'm trying to focus on getting the next book out, as well as aprint edition. Thanks for sharing your experiences - it's only going to get better!Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-55787974909635577282011-08-25T10:13:13.125-04:002011-08-25T10:13:13.125-04:00Fascinating. I'm a big fan of Tonya Kappes and...Fascinating. I'm a big fan of Tonya Kappes and DeeDee Scott. Love seeing all the great minds meeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-27098577258695232392011-08-25T09:24:42.364-04:002011-08-25T09:24:42.364-04:00@Tonya –you have a true gift when it comes to mark...@Tonya –you have a true gift when it comes to marketing! Your success is well deserved and earned.<br /><br />@D.D. Thanks for paying it forward!<br /><br />@Renee – agree about backlist. Must put but in chair and write.<br /><br />@elizabeth. Thanks for stats. <br />Congrats with the great sales.<br /><br />@Edie – Welcome. I appreciate you stopping by.<br /><br />@Bev – here’s hoping we all snowball together!<br /><br />@Lorie ;)<br /><br />@Athena – I always appreciate your veteran perspective and your name. ;)<br /><br />@Kristie – Hi there. Glad to hear your tiered approach is working.<br /><br />@Terry – Thanks for stopping by. Wow, you have a lot of books out! Where are you from in California?CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-47562275170260983182011-08-25T09:08:59.471-04:002011-08-25T09:08:59.471-04:00Congrats, and keep going! Offering more titles wil...Congrats, and keep going! Offering more titles will only make it better!Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-37717466615946075842011-08-25T09:04:16.661-04:002011-08-25T09:04:16.661-04:00You're doing great with one book out. The big ...You're doing great with one book out. The big stuff starts happening when you have at least 3-4 out. I only have 2 and have been in the thousands per month since April - when I dropped one book to 99c. But I think you're right to wait until you have another book out. I do agree with Tonya, though, that its not about the money (at least, not yet). It's about gaining a loyal readership - those who will keep coming back each time you release a book. Many readers said they took a chance on me because it was only 99c and are so glad they did. They wouldn't have at a higher price point. Something to keep in mind... Best wishes for your indie journey!Kristie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-64188897805099601752011-08-25T09:02:20.780-04:002011-08-25T09:02:20.780-04:00Carey, you're doing great! Remember, this is t...Carey, you're doing great! Remember, this is the Long Haul--you're not pressured and limited by a 3-6 week "shelf life" of any one title...and you're also not limited to sticking to your price point, either--you're free to drop your price to 99 cents for a week or a month, as part of a special. You're free to take it down and re-upload an "extended director's cut with extras" if you like. The door is open for you, hon! You are doing great!<br /><br />I've learned (in the 15+ years I've been doing this) that we writers are never in competition with other writers--our competition is ourselves--challenging our skills and exceeding our own (sometimes extremely high) expectations.<br /><br />Don't forget to enjoy the ride.Athena Graysonhttp://www.athenagrayson.comnoreply@blogger.com