tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post1753200680766451604..comments2023-09-03T05:35:42.028-07:00Comments on SBJones Publishing: Paperback proofSBJoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10457239074744509487noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post-69619778334231239682011-07-05T17:10:35.316-07:002011-07-05T17:10:35.316-07:00Just came across your blog and I am looking forwar...Just came across your blog and I am looking forward to following along with your indie pubbing. I'm doing the same thing over the next few months. Congrats on getting your proof--looks great!<br /><br />My vote is for the full price and free shipping. That way it appears to the buyer that more of their money is going to you, which is important to a lot of readers.Elly Zupkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00504321351871068060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post-41222843898719128632011-07-02T09:15:16.779-07:002011-07-02T09:15:16.779-07:00@AB- Yea, I will have to research it as well as as...@AB- Yea, I will have to research it as well as ask around for opinions. This whole project has been a learning experience and I don't mind sharing what I find.<br /><br />@RC- I am going to let Amazon and B&N sell the paper backs like they do the E-Books. But I have a fairly large presence in a couple of non-author/writer circles. Dual-boxing and at the local collage. They all want signed copies and the majority of people still do not own e-readers. I don't plan on trying to make a living by selling books out of the back of my truck. But I will keep some there just in case!<br /><br />@SP- Yup, that's the proof copy. We have joked around about how rare it is. The only copy of world famous book Requiem. Now if I can sell it for a zillion dollars, I can retire. I too prefer the free shipping and handling. I don't like seeing the price go up after I checked out. It will require some research.SBJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457239074744509487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post-47605986180026573592011-07-01T12:26:08.042-07:002011-07-01T12:26:08.042-07:00Wow, that's YOUR book you're holding. Nice...Wow, that's YOUR book you're holding. Nice one :)<br /><br />Regarding your marketing question, from a personal point of view, I like to know immediately how much I'm paying. I'd go for $15 with free P&P.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post-31066229610221842492011-07-01T07:23:22.402-07:002011-07-01T07:23:22.402-07:00Its a great feeling to hold one's book in one...Its a great feeling to hold one's book in one's hands. Selling books on one's own is a daunting task SBJ...and I wish you loads of success.<br /><br />Have you thought about hosting giveaways and blog tours to publicize your book? Everyone seems to be doing that.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071027631894974933.post-75381993734199580312011-06-30T13:56:52.259-07:002011-06-30T13:56:52.259-07:00I too share your book tour fantasy--wouldn't i...I too share your book tour fantasy--wouldn't it be cool if it could be profitable.<br />Marketing can be such a challenge and now with so many options out there it's difficult to know the optimal approach for moving product.<br />Psychologically some folks naturally gravitate toward any kind of discount or bargain, while those who are familiar with shipping and handling costs see greater value with the free option on those. Win some, lose some, perhaps, but in the long run I think ultimately it's the perceived value of the product due to buzz and content that will have the biggest effect on sales.<br /><br />Good luck! It should be an adventure as well as a learning experience. Let us know what you learn.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com