Self Pub Adventure--July 2011 Sales Figures
I debated whether or not to follow some of my colleagues in this self publishing adventure and give some transparency to my mad capped journey down this sometimes bumpy road. It took me a few days, but I decided I'd do it. Then of course I had to drag myself away from my busy schedule to work in a post... and here I am.
How am I doing on this adventure in self publishing land?
OMFG, the learning curve is steep. I have learned more about the publishing industry and marketing of books in a digital realm than I ever thought I could. And I'm still learning. I swear, there are moments when I think my brain is gonna explode. But *grin* I'm loving it.
Before I start to digress into what would no doubt turn out to be a brain dump of everything I've learned so far and what I'm working on learning next... here are some figures on my first book, Emily's Affair.
Amazon (Date book went live: July 18, 2011):
36 copies sold
Smashwords (Date book went live: July 20, 2011):
8 copies sold
Barnes and Noble (Date book went live: July 21, 2011):
12 copies sold
Total for Emily's Affair in July 2011: 56 books sold
Am I happy with these figures? Yeah, I am. I am very happy. This is an awesome start to what I envision to be an awesome career. Add to that that I've continued to sell more copies of this book in August and you see a very happy and proud writer.
So here's what we have to look forward to... my production schedule for August-September 2011.
Contemporary:
Book One in the Manipulating The Masters Series: Lucien
(Target Available Date: Mid-August)
Paranormal:
Book One in The Tales of WOE (Warriors of Eros) Series: Blood Rank
(Target Available Date: Late August-Early September)
And yeah, I've got more coming right on the heels of those listed above. So hang in there and be patient with me, because the WOE Series has at least 11 books in it and I've mapped them all out. Now all I have to do is write them.
Until next time... happy musing, writing, and reading!
~EK
How am I doing on this adventure in self publishing land?
OMFG, the learning curve is steep. I have learned more about the publishing industry and marketing of books in a digital realm than I ever thought I could. And I'm still learning. I swear, there are moments when I think my brain is gonna explode. But *grin* I'm loving it.
Before I start to digress into what would no doubt turn out to be a brain dump of everything I've learned so far and what I'm working on learning next... here are some figures on my first book, Emily's Affair.
Amazon (Date book went live: July 18, 2011):
36 copies sold
Smashwords (Date book went live: July 20, 2011):
8 copies sold
Barnes and Noble (Date book went live: July 21, 2011):
12 copies sold
Total for Emily's Affair in July 2011: 56 books sold
Am I happy with these figures? Yeah, I am. I am very happy. This is an awesome start to what I envision to be an awesome career. Add to that that I've continued to sell more copies of this book in August and you see a very happy and proud writer.
So here's what we have to look forward to... my production schedule for August-September 2011.
Contemporary:
Book One in the Manipulating The Masters Series: Lucien
(Target Available Date: Mid-August)
Paranormal:
Book One in The Tales of WOE (Warriors of Eros) Series: Blood Rank
(Target Available Date: Late August-Early September)
And yeah, I've got more coming right on the heels of those listed above. So hang in there and be patient with me, because the WOE Series has at least 11 books in it and I've mapped them all out. Now all I have to do is write them.
Until next time... happy musing, writing, and reading!
~EK
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Thanks for stopping by~
EK
Take care and thanks for stopping by!
~EK
The production schedule is slammed pack full with books I've had written (but waiting and looking for a home) since the mid to late 1990s. Having those on hand, but in need of minor to major revisions or edits has helped me line up what comes next. LOL and the problem I have is how many series to start--because I've got about 5 of them mapped out and written to varying degrees. So all I need is the time to finish them. And yeah, I am still getting new ideas so all in all I'd have to say that life is good. ;)
The learning curve is steep--amen to that, but thank goodness the indie/self published folks is a friendly group chocked full of authors who aren't afraid to share their knowledge or experience. And they make a great support network.
Thanks for stoppping by and take care!
~EK
Live with passion,
Doctor Charley
Author: BDSM FOR WRITERS
BDSM THE NAKED TRUTH
Good luck on your journey and thanks again for stopping by!
~EK
btw, if I haven't mentioned it on the blog, which I haven't if the memory is working right... I don't write BDSM per se, but I find the dynamics of the BDSM relationship totally fascinating. My fascination has everything to do with the power exchange and the trust aspect. LOL, and that has everythng to do with my love of writing characters with warrior and waif archetypes. ;o)
Take care and thanks for stopping by!
~EK