I’ve been good about posting my weekly numbers…but beyond that, what happened to the adventure? The adventure lives on. I’m still learning a lot about indie-publishing. A friend last night pointed me to a blog where the writer went OFF on self-publishers who called themselves “indie” saying we had bastardized (her words) the meaning of the word and basically just a long ranty post meant to put indie (yeah, I said it) writers in their place…and to educate all those {Read More}
Things I’ve Been Wanting To Say
August 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
So, there’s been a few things I’ve been wanting to say lately. But, I’ve been holding my tongue. Force of habit. Then I remembered part of this indie adventure was to tell others about it. So here, with no specifics, are some things I’ve been wanting to say. Every time you say “anyone who has or wants an agent is an idiot” you are saying I, Caitie, am an idiot. *glances at IQ test* Ok, not to sound snotty, but {Read More}
Self-Publishing Numbers: Week 5a
July 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’ve changed things up a bit. Since the first week was really only one day, I’ve marked it as such. So, here it is: Day 1: 10 (1 day) Week 1: 9 Week 2: 15 Week 3: 15 Week 4: 17 Week 5: 15 The Amazon sale ended this week. Everyone said their numbers were being hurt by the sale, but I’m doubting that was true for me. Still pretty consistent. Still doing no promo. Next week is my first {Read More}
Funniest Thing I Heard This Week
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m in a store. Nothing odd about that. Of course, it’s a clothing store and I’m not a big shopper. I’m a much better returner. But, it is what it is. I need a few things, so I’m in there…. shopping. Luckily, I’m also being ignored. I hate when you just want to look and the sales people are all over you. They usually are in this store. Only, they’re doing some big floor move. Putting new stuff up. Taking {Read More}
Self-Publishing Numbers, Week 5
July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I was hit up on twitter for a break down of those first four weeks by week. I’m thinking about making this a weekly thing. Let me know if you’d be interested in seeing what a short story does weekly. So, here it is: Week 1: 10… Of course, this was only 1.5 days LOL Week 2: 9 Week 3: 15 Week 4: 15 Week 5: 17 As you can see, 5 weeks are listed, but it’s really 4 weeks {Read More}
30 Day Check-In
July 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When I started this blog, it was with the intention of letting people see what starting from scratch looked like for someone self-publishing. The first thirty days ended this weekend and I’m feeling a little anxious about sharing. It’s drilled into us from birth not to discuss politics, money or religion. Oh well. Day one was June 22nd. The story went live and I sent 8 copies out to friends as a thank you. Then I took off for RWA {Read More}
Sample Sunday – It’s in His Kiss
July 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Hi *waves* Welcome to my first Sample Sunday. Here’s the opening of my short It’s in His Kiss. Hope you enjoy 🙂 ~Caitie~ The thick smoker-voice on the other end of the phone made demands I wanted to ignore. “It’s time for Chloe’s first kiss.” “What? It can’t be,” I replied, pushing back the panic. “She’s far too young to be involved with boys.” “Honey, she’s sixteen. Almost seventeen if I remember correctly.” “But, kissing? Boys?” I shook {Read More}
Why is Your Book Not Selling?
July 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
So, you have an indie book out there already and it’s just not doing what you’d hoped it would? Sales aren’t taking off or even staying consistent. Your mom and your best friend can’t tell you why because it’s so great. Things aren’t flying off the virtual shelf and you want to know why? Well, check out Why Is My Book Not Selling. Victorine E. Lieske started this site this summer and I have to say, I’m extremely impressed. The {Read More}
How to Lose Readers Before Your Book Comes Out
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s been an interesting two weeks. Because of this self-publishing journey, I’ve found myself walking around in both the traditional publishing world and the indie-publishing world. And yet, some things remain the same in both worlds. One of those things is that you can lose a reader…even before you’re published. Are you doing any of the following? Tell the reader she’s not your reader. This has happened in several places over the last few weeks. I’ve seen an author (often {Read More}