Showing posts with label IRI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IRI. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Got Book?

If you are thinking about self-publishing, here are a few great places to start.




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INDIE ROMANCE INK

New members must be ***ROMANCE WRITERS*** who have self-published or are indie-curious. We're a genre-focused group by and for romance authors, and we do not allow self-promo. Author service providers and other industry professionals are welcome as long as they are ALSO romance writers.

If you are not a romance writer, consider the Indie Authors Forum The IAF admits writers of all genres as well as industry professionals.

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WG2E - TIPS, RESOURCES, REAL NUMBERS AND NEWS

E-Publishing is here to stay. We’re here to provide answers to all your E-Publishing questions. We’re using real numbers, real data, and real examples from our experiences. Sit down, settle in, and breathe in the future.

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If you want to see what I did when I first self-published click on the LINKS tab on the top of my site or click HERE.

I first self-published in March of 2011. Not every writer who self-publishes is going to sell a million books. They might not even sell a hundred books. If you are serious about being a writer, though, and you put in the hours and the time and you refuse to release any book that isn't the best it can be, then I believe you have as good a chance as anyone of being a success. 

Be a positive force. Enjoy your journey. Believe in yourself.  

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

OVER 128,000 BOOKS SOLD


TOTAL BOOKS SOLD: 128,444

Totals are as of November 7, 2011 @ 10PM and do not include 25,000 FREE downloads
(Amazon and B&N combined Sales)

Return of the Rose - Released March 2, 2011 $2.99
Medieval Time Travel Romance

March:          298
April:             894
May:          1,600
June:          1,475
July:           1,291
August:      2,352
September: 1,955
October:      1,527
November:       282*
Total:          11,674*

A Knight in Central Park- Released March 18, 2011 $.99
Medieval Time Travel Romance

March:          247
April:         6,071
May:         4,306
June:          2,414
July:           1,330
August:       9,812
September:  2,088
October:      1,348
November:     244*
Total:          27,860*

Taming Mad Max - Released April 25, 2011 $2.99
Romantic Comedy

April:              30
May:              182
June:              265
July:               310
August:           934
September:  1,872
October:       2,125
November:       678*
Total:            6,396*

Finding Kate Huntley - Released May 5, 2011 $2.99
Romantic Suspense

May:                187
June:                 261
July:                 325
August:         1,159
September:    3,363
October:       2,089
November:       296*
Total:            7,680*

Abducted - Released May 29, 2011 $2.99
Romantic Suspense/Thriller

May:                     25
June:                   694
July:                  1,708
August:            12,917
September:      39,413
October:          18,176
November:         1,901*
Total:              74,834*

*sales as of November 7, 2011 @ 10 PM (B&N and Amazon combined)

I found a new site: The Kindle 3 Books. Every time they mention Abducted, my sales spike. Check it out.

Don't forget to come join the November party at The Romance Reviews

Brenda Hiatt is collecting data on independent publishing. Help her out by sharing your numbers so that we can all benefit. It's all done anonymously. Click HERE for more information.


If you are thinking about self-publishing, but don't know where to start when it comes to marketing and promotion, or even formatting, don't worry. There are so many helpful authors willing to share what they have learned. My advice to you is to join Indie Romance Ink run by Cate Rowan and Carly Carson. There are over 400 members. Many IRI members are traditionally published and have already self-published a book or two. Some members are undecided. All are welcome to join and learn.


Twice a month, I plan to share my number of books sold in hopes that these numbers might help other writers make their own decisions about self-publishing.

Every writer has their own personal and unique journey. My hope is that I can inspire others out there who are working hard at their craft to NEVER GIVE UP.


Let me know if you have ANY questions at all.