Createspace ($3.99 for a print copy)
I was lucky enough to have a fantastic critique partner who is also an editor. She formatted the manuscript for me for each site. I went over everything again a couple of times before I finally started to upload the novella to each place.
Smashwords: Easy to upload. They were fast to get it up too. I had 3 downloads before I was even finished and satisfied with the profile. I like that I can put my work up for free here, and it will send it out to various other ebook sellers too. It was even more exciting when I started getting my reviews! I already have five 5 star reviews by random people. I want to hug them all! One kind reviewer dubbed my book "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Monsters Inc." What a perfect description!
Amazon and B&N: Tedious. Lots of pages to fill out. They didn't have the book up for days. I didn't get the option of selling for free. At least on Amazon I can get it price-matched, but I've heard that's not permanent either. They are two major forces in the book business. It's important to have my book up there.
Kobo: Not as much to fill out as the previous two, but I didn't like the way it was set up. They also did not have paranormal or paranormal romance listed as a genre. I had to call it contemporary romance. That's not a proper description of it, but they didn't give any other options that were close to my genre.
Createspace: It took the longest to work with, but it was easy enough to do. They have an easy to navigate system set up for reviewing your interior and creating a cover. It'll be very cool to have a print copy of the story. I know what I'm getting everyone for Christmas this year! I'm having a few problems with them that I don't understand about ISBNs, and I hope is just an error on their part. The keep replying to me with the same email over and over. I need to call them, but the book is up and for sale.
A reminder about the "What was your childhood monster?" blogfest. Still lots of time to sign up and share with us what scared you as a kid!
Good luck with it! I can't blame you for jumping in earlier than planned. It's all so exciting. I can't wait to do the same thing myself. Unfortunately, I still have a lot of work ahead of me.
ReplyDeleteYippee! Downloaded it right away! And I will grab myself a print copy as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links and congratulations on the release.
ReplyDeleteVery exciting! So it's available now? Must go download...
ReplyDeleteA big 'ole CONGRATS
ReplyDelete...and a Southern *smile*
Yay! And you have a new review out there too (from moi!).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm almost ready for your blog fest and am looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! All the best Christine. I have my post already scheduled for the blogfest.
ReplyDeleteYay! That is so awesome. I just picked up a Smashwords copy. Can't wait to start reading it!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're on KOBO. My husband bought me one when Borders was still in business.
ReplyDeleteI use Smashwords to put my books up everywhere but Amazon.
Haven't done createspace yet to get print.
Congrats! That's so exciting to send it out into the world! I'm all set for the blogfest as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you! Everyone spread the world and enjoy the story. :)
ReplyDeleteRock on, Christine!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI clicked on the Creatspace link ('cause I like to kick it old school and read physical books, plus I don't have an e-reader) but get a message that "This title is currently on hold.This title is still being prepared for sale and should be ready soon." I'm totally stoked to buy it, hope I can order it tomorrow! :-)
Some Dark Romantic
Thanks for letting me know! I was wondering what other people saw. It's the last thing I need to fix now.
DeleteChristine, congrats with the book release, I just downloaded a copy, thank you for your generosity! I have included the book release and you Childhood Monster Blog Hop on my post tonight, thought I had better let you know! I must apologize for not signing up to the Monster Hop as I really need some time to organize the release of my new book, otherwise I would have gladly participated.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand! I'm feeling overwhelmed at times by my own release. Good luck and have a great weekend.
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