tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post6915459662926769090..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: E-publishing Done Right!Karen Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-10315966680193899512010-01-25T01:13:02.975-08:002010-01-25T01:13:02.975-08:00Anyone experience anything about the easy google p...Anyone experience anything about the easy google profit kit? I discovered a lot of advertisements around it. I also found a site that is supposedly a review of the program, but the whole thing seems kind of sketchy to me. However, the cost is low so I’m going to go ahead and try it out, unless any of you have experience with this system first hand <br /><br />www.onlineuniversalwork.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-83015631604133600572010-01-12T05:09:00.134-08:002010-01-12T05:09:00.134-08:00Dear Karen,
This is third time lucky as no commen...Dear Karen,<br /><br />This is third time lucky as no comments have registered. Arggh. But wanted to say a) what a fab post and b) a big thank you for stopping by and really kicking things off for me by commenting and becoming a follower. Bless you. It made my heart glow. I will make sure my next post is up to standard! xxxxAnna and Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078063328621678985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-34742532535711940782010-01-11T17:41:30.906-08:002010-01-11T17:41:30.906-08:00Since you are already getting your market cornered...Since you are already getting your market cornered, and they are buying the ebook, why not just do another e book? Also, in case you want to write your own how -to epublishing book, another title on your resume adds to your authority. <br /><br />You might approach a publisher about doing one or both of them POD, so that your readers have the option of purchasing it in book form off Amazon. (I have an in with Wido, in case you want to approach them...submissions@widopublishing.com)Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-72876184889495482782010-01-11T15:16:47.437-08:002010-01-11T15:16:47.437-08:00HA! Love that idea Karen. Maybe I will...
I'...HA! Love that idea Karen. Maybe I will...<br /><br />I'm also looking at taking all of the information in my 2nd blog (http://canadiansintheuk.wordpress.com) and getting it either published or just doing an ebook again. The comments from my readers is that there isn't one resource out there that helps Canadians & Americans understand all that's involved in moving to the UK so...there's a market. Again, a small niche market, and a non-fiction book, but one that's fairly easy for me to do. I've already written all the posts, so I can compile them into a book fairly easily.<br /><br />What do you think? Should I write it as an ebook or try for a publisher this time?<br /><br />Thanks for all your comments & questions! I love this kind of thing.Victoria Westcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412992258243976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16921424582328357502010-01-11T09:32:45.232-08:002010-01-11T09:32:45.232-08:00Victoria, I love how open and clear you've bee...Victoria, I love how open and clear you've been about the process and all of it. I have learned so much about e publishing from this interview! Thanks so much! Best of luck with the contest.<br /><br />P.S. I know what you mean about price. Farm Girl was priced $15.95 for a 180 page soft-cover book due to the high quality paper, and the 4-color printing process used to make the photography look good. I figured people would whine about the price. What I learned is that if they want your book, they don't even notice the price. And if they don't they'll use price as an excuse along with anything else. <br /><br />But $50 for the Joe Vitale ebook? WOW!! Just goes to show the market is there, people are wanting to learn about it and how to do it. Hey, maybe you should write a how-to one!!?? And charge $45!!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-60979185864159293812010-01-11T09:11:41.128-08:002010-01-11T09:11:41.128-08:00Hi Karen
Wow - look at all these visitors! I love ...Hi Karen<br />Wow - look at all these visitors! I love blog parties.<br /><br />So, for your question about the profits. Yes, often ebooks are priced lower, but I've also seen them priced much higher as well. I think I paid $50 for Joe Vitale's ebook about how to write an ebook. I've paid more for other ebooks as well. The thinking seems to be that you determine the price, and charge what people will pay. <br /><br />Mine is $29.95, which I know is high for a 110 page book, but like I said, the profits are split between the designer, editor and myself. We pay $15/month for the website, and then split the profits so I get 50%, the editor & designer each get 25%. <br /><br />I also sell the ebook at presentations that I do, so reduce the price there to $20 even for the students. I've never had anyone complain about the price, so we'll keep it as is for now. <br /><br />Honestly, it's not so much a money-making thing - the profits are minimal. I've entered a contest for ebook publishing so if I win, then I'll get $3000 (woohoo! Fingers crossed people...fingers crossed). That's where the money is I think.<br /><br />I don't know how authors make a good living unless they're bestsellers. You are all amazing, dedicated, incredible people and I love what you do every day. <br /><br />Thanks for hosting me here Karen. It's been a blast!Victoria Westcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412992258243976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-54468963824329783222010-01-11T06:46:08.216-08:002010-01-11T06:46:08.216-08:00Hi Karen
Thank you for taking the time to visit m...Hi Karen<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog yesterday - and for being my first ever follower yay! Because of this I'm more inspired to continue with it as I'd been thinking that it would never get any followers so what's the point BUT you've restored my faith!<br /><br />I am so glad I've found your blog - there is some really useful information here so no doubt I'll be back.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Katie xKatie Mayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459280374929189132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-42381234845328003642010-01-10T15:55:19.241-08:002010-01-10T15:55:19.241-08:00Welcome to all the visitors new to my blog. and Vi...Welcome to all the visitors new to my blog. and Victoria, while you are still here, I have another question for you, but it might be too sensitive so you don't need to answer if you don't want to.<br /><br />About profits and pricing. Since e books don't have printing costs, they are typically priced lower. What is your book priced and what do you figure your profit percentage is on it? And how did you determine the price?Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-66450068281448058182010-01-10T15:01:06.165-08:002010-01-10T15:01:06.165-08:00Hi Karen -
Thanks very much for your comment! I&#...Hi Karen -<br /><br />Thanks very much for your comment! I've followed you back; I'd love to read another "writer's journey" story :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034419617457525778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-40263058354031600152010-01-10T14:37:37.836-08:002010-01-10T14:37:37.836-08:00Hi Karen, great post!
You still don't hear muc...Hi Karen, great post!<br />You still don't hear much about e-books or how to publish them, so this was a really interesting insight into the process. Seems like a much better alternative to self-publishing in hard copy, or using vanity press.SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847565982538951065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41339628900079862492010-01-10T13:00:53.157-08:002010-01-10T13:00:53.157-08:00Hi Debs and Elen. (Elen you've got a great las...Hi Debs and Elen. (Elen you've got a great last name if you write for kids lol) Thanks for visiting my blog! I am following yours now, Deb, and I'll go visit Elen now too.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23868957320173490712010-01-10T12:53:23.065-08:002010-01-10T12:53:23.065-08:00Hi - I'm visiting from Nicola's blog. This...Hi - I'm visiting from Nicola's blog. This was a really interesting interview. It's great to see people use new publishing models when they are sure it's right for them and have researched it. I wish Victoria all the best with her company and the search for a paperback publisher!Elen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445201005486291612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-75920956918985760312010-01-10T09:54:07.442-08:002010-01-10T09:54:07.442-08:00I'm thrilled to discover this interesting blog...I'm thrilled to discover this interesting blog. Love the interview too, thanks.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-8913149114163788092010-01-09T09:40:20.003-08:002010-01-09T09:40:20.003-08:00Ah, yes - good point Karen! Hmmm....should I do t...Ah, yes - good point Karen! Hmmm....should I do this do you think? It's never really been an issue in the past as far as I know, but I have had a few people say they would like a paperback version. <br /><br />And Marsha, thanks for introducing us. :-)<br />VictoriaVictoria Westcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412992258243976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49944484706128118092010-01-09T01:28:28.867-08:002010-01-09T01:28:28.867-08:00Great interview, Karen and Victoria! Really enjoye...Great interview, Karen and Victoria! Really enjoyed reading it. As a former Canadian teacher in the UK, I was really impressed with Victoria's product, too.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315289632435632377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49898076003566082922010-01-08T15:20:00.203-08:002010-01-08T15:20:00.203-08:00Victoria, I think you can publish POD through Amaz...Victoria, I think you can publish POD through Amazon without having to use one of the vanity presses such as Lulu. If you go to Amazon Advantage, you can find out about all the options they offer to small presses and self-publishers. That way you could offer hard copies through their POD program for a minimal set up fee. And you don't have to have iUniverse or Lulu listed on your book as the publisher....the instant kiss of death imho.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-48453351219300114852010-01-08T14:08:41.413-08:002010-01-08T14:08:41.413-08:00Hi L.A. and M.,
Thanks for your comments! For th...Hi L.A. and M., <br />Thanks for your comments! For the Isbn number, no, you don't need one for an ebook, although if you publish with a traditional publisher then yes, you will get one.<br /><br />In the case of the Guide to Teaching in London, no there is no physical book. Yet. I could have had some made with iUniverse or Lulu, which are companies that will help authors self-publish, but I wasn't pleased with the costs of iUniverse, nor the length of time for the delivery with Lulu. So, for now, readers have to purchase it as an ebook.<br /><br />But I do hope to have it published one day as a physical book. Fingers crossed,<br />Victoria<br /><br />PS) Keep those questions & comments coming. Thanks so much!Victoria Westcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412992258243976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-71558140662246990712010-01-08T09:31:10.247-08:002010-01-08T09:31:10.247-08:00Do you need an isbn number for a book that is stri...Do you need an isbn number for a book that is strictly electronic?<br /><br />And do I have the option to order the physical book?L.A. DeVaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892065812324133993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-34841340591834789652010-01-08T08:46:14.348-08:002010-01-08T08:46:14.348-08:00Great interview. I liked Victoria's suggestion...Great interview. I liked Victoria's suggestion for authors to e-publish when there's a small niche market but go with traditional publishers when the market is larger. I can see the wisdom in this.Mary Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381578745894421730noreply@blogger.com