A little more than a month ago I celebrated the publication of my novel, Confessions of an Internet Pornographer. I have things to report some are good, some bad.
I am proud to say the book is available at Amazon.com and at B&N. A month ago only Kindle readers could buy it. My goal is to make the novel available in every format on earth. When will it be available in paperback? Soon.
My wife and I have just finished editing our third proof. We've decided the book will be 5' X 8" in size, and just a little over 300 pages, same cover. I had to re-marginalize the book and do more editing work after switcing sizes. For those of you about to self publish a paperback, heed my warning and have an idea what size you want your book to be from the start. I also like the smaller size because people can carry the book in a jacket or a purse. Considering it's title, my readers may have to put it away quickly ;)
I haven't had many sales to be honest. But I haven't done any marketing. I'll start when the paperback is ready. I don't want to promote my book and not be available to 90% of readers. I am preparing a Hail Mary marketing plan involving websites, contests, and an awesome press release. I've learned that keywords and search engines are not enough.
One great thing has happened. I heard feed back from a real honest to goodness reader. A stranger who loved my book. It was wonderful to hear someone talk about my characters and the voices in the story so lovingly, as if they were real people. I know one day thousands of other readers will talk about my book
with the same enthusiasm. She has given me a spiritual boost. I must keep going until I find the community of readers for my book.
Until next time, I continue writing into the wind. Next post: What went wrong publishing my book on the Nook.
Lucho
I am proud to say the book is available at Amazon.com and at B&N. A month ago only Kindle readers could buy it. My goal is to make the novel available in every format on earth. When will it be available in paperback? Soon.
My wife and I have just finished editing our third proof. We've decided the book will be 5' X 8" in size, and just a little over 300 pages, same cover. I had to re-marginalize the book and do more editing work after switcing sizes. For those of you about to self publish a paperback, heed my warning and have an idea what size you want your book to be from the start. I also like the smaller size because people can carry the book in a jacket or a purse. Considering it's title, my readers may have to put it away quickly ;)
I haven't had many sales to be honest. But I haven't done any marketing. I'll start when the paperback is ready. I don't want to promote my book and not be available to 90% of readers. I am preparing a Hail Mary marketing plan involving websites, contests, and an awesome press release. I've learned that keywords and search engines are not enough.
One great thing has happened. I heard feed back from a real honest to goodness reader. A stranger who loved my book. It was wonderful to hear someone talk about my characters and the voices in the story so lovingly, as if they were real people. I know one day thousands of other readers will talk about my book
with the same enthusiasm. She has given me a spiritual boost. I must keep going until I find the community of readers for my book.
Until next time, I continue writing into the wind. Next post: What went wrong publishing my book on the Nook.
Lucho
