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  1. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    And Now, Back to My Sadly Neglected Mailing List.. At last, I'm taking action on the excellent advice by @MTF and others to more aggressively build my mailing list. Here are the two things I'm working on: An Incentive to Capture the Email Addresses of Current Readers/Fans: I'm finalizing a...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    A pricing update (99 Cents?)... I'm preparing to release my next book, and I've come to a frustrating conclusion. Kindle Unlimited is wreaking havoc on the pricing in my genre. Almost everything in the top 100 of my categories is priced at 99 cents, compared to $3.99 or $2.99 when I last...
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    Eric from Erics Cheesecakes

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    Hmmmm...Maybe there's a business in your area that would rent you their kitchen during their off-hours. Because it does seem that you've identified your primary roadblock. Or maybe even a coffee shop has a kitchen you could rent. My mom's coffee shop had a kitchen of sorts that she barely used...
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    Eric from Erics Cheesecakes

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    See, I can't stay away from this thread... It seems to me that your biggest obstacle right now is that you don't have a physical location. Like, if I lived in your area and wanted a cheesecake, how would I get one? Here's an idea: Maybe you could find a local coffee shop (not a national chain...
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    Eric from Erics Cheesecakes

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    Oh wow, they look SO good! I wish I could remember the price of the band-fundraiser cheesecakes, but the exact amount is eluding me. If I can find the order form (doubtful I kept it), I'll report back. A quick observation: Your photography is GREAT. Except for one...the Creamy NY style...
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    Eric from Erics Cheesecakes

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    Absolutely. It's why we pay more for a starbucks mocha than one from McDonald's, more for a Five-Guys burgers than one from Burger King, more for a pint of haagen dazs ice cream than a whole gallon of Kroger-brand. But with all of these cases, the premium product really IS that much better. If...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Thanks so much for the congrats, along with the migraine tips. I really appreciate it!
  8. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Thank YOU, @Shepherd for the encouragement on this thread, and for the well wishes! I really appreciate it! About dusting off that old manuscript, that sounds like a wonderful idea. There's almost no downside at this point. If your book resonates with the market, you'll have a great start on a...
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    I've Read UNSCRIPTED!

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    At last, I've joined the "I've read Unscripted club." Listened to it from Audible, GREAT book! Loved the narrator, too. He really captured the kick-a$$ attitude. I also left a review on Amazon & Audible. Five well-deserved stars, of course!
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    26y/o from EU failing since highschool

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    More likely, once you're successful, people will line up to kiss your butt and brag that they "always knew you had it in ya."
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    That's so wonderful to hear @rollerskates, and many thanks for the encouragement! I know this thread is getting loooooooong now, so it's good to know it's still providing some value. About self-publishing, I think the market is harder to crack today than it was a couple of years ago, but IMO, a...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Well, it finally happened. I HATED my first draft. Sometimes, it's hard to know if something's good, but it's a lot easier to know when something sucks. And this book SUCKED, at least compared to its potential. The beginning was strong. The ending was strong. But the middle was a convoluted...
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    I'm gonna be a dad.. Did I just lose the Fastlane?

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    Congrats! If I had to start over again, I'd have more kids, and start having them sooner. There's almost never the perfect time, which means that smart people put it off. You want kids. You've got a woman you love. She's pregnant. It's a sign! There's a saying, "If you want something done, ask...
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    I'm the guy who sold 100 ebooks in 4 years

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    Welcome to the forum! Sadly, even though it seemed otherwise, you never had any real control of the book. Have you read "The Millionaire Fastlane"? If not, it would be well worth your while. The commandment of Control is a big part of a winning formula. Before you find other ventures, you...
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    I created a sales page for my ebook, how should I go about getting sales without a email list?

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    Generally speaking, the split is 70/30 (70% for you, 30% for Amazon) if your book is priced within their preferred price range of $2.99 to $9.99. If your book is priced outside this range, I believe you'd only get something like 35%. My books are also within Kindle Unlimited, which means that I...
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    I created a sales page for my ebook, how should I go about getting sales without a email list?

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    You're so welcome! About advice, I'm not sure any of my experience would be terribly helpful, given your preferred route. My books sell for $3.99 or less, and all of my current ebook sales occur on Amazon. If you decide to pursue the Amazon route, you'd likely be in for an uphill battle, because...
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    I created a sales page for my ebook, how should I go about getting sales without a email list?

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    Now I feel almost bad. I read your post yesterday, and thought, "Wow, this is such a different niche than mine." I didn't feel like I had a lot of insight to offer on the path you were pursuing, because it seemed you'd get more relevant advice from the forum's personal-training or ecommerce...
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    Unscripted Audiobook @Audible?

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    Dang, I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with Audible. It's beyond pathetic that they dropped the ball as far as timeliness and download-logistics are concerned. Sheesh! I did want to let you know, that everything worked fine on my PC. I used an Audible credit, downloaded it as usual, and...
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    Launch First Book Alone or Wait Until Series is Done?

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    I just saw this next post after responding to the earlier one. Although it's not the exact route I'd take, I can definitely see the logic in your approach and will be interested to hear how it goes. Please keep us posted!
  20. ChickenHawk

    Launch First Book Alone or Wait Until Series is Done?

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    How exciting!! Congrats on finishing it!!! I know I keep saying this, but just the act of finishing a novel puts you in a select group, compared to the countless people who think, "I'll write a novel someday..." So, BRAVO!!!! How long does it take for you to write a novel? Unless the books are...

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