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

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    Less, definitely! It's pretty exciting though, so I'm probably still checking it more than I should. That rank-checking can get pretty darn addicting. :)
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    That's a toughie. If you publish a book that doesn't complete the story, you'll definitely get some grief for it, but it can also help you gauge the level of interest. If you do end up releasing book#1 before book#2 is finished, I'd at least consider putting up a note on when book#2 is coming...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    I set this up through MailCheat(Chimp). When I started my mailing list, I didn't have a Web site. Definitely DON'T go through Amazon, because then you don't own or control your own list.
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Fun Fastlane Stats. To reinforce the concepts explained so wonderfully in the Millionaire Fastlane Book, here are some fun facts. $27,000 = The amount in my 401K after six years of employment in a soul-killing, windowless job. Feb. 2 = The date my 2014 kindle earnings reached 27,000. $70,000...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Thanks so much, everyone, for all the encouragement! Here's a quick overview of my March stats Books Sold: Approximately 10,700 (split pretty evenly between book #1 and Book#2) Earnings: Approximately $20,300 Highest Earnings/Day: $2,750 (March 31) Lowest was $180 (March 21, before book #2 was...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    While I really appreciate the idea of going to B&M publishers right now and TOTALLY see the logic, I'm with @Rawr on this one. This was also reinforced by a recent podcast featuring Hugh Howey. He mentioned the amazing deal he got from a traditional publisher. Apparently, he kept the digital...
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    (Spoiler Alert!) Shark Tank Watch Party Live Thread

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    Congrats!!! I happened to be with extended family at the time, and we were all rooting for you! Very exciting!!!
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    I'm fine with Mossie sharing whatever he'd like from my response, but I'm not sure it would be a lot of help to anyone else. It was seriously rambly and probably littered with typos too.
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Thanks so much, Mossie!
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    I'm finally joining the crowd!

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    Dang, how frustrating! Am I recalling correctly that there's a group on the KDP boards where people go to ask for help with this? I don't remember exactly how this works, but something about everyone reports the price discrepancy?
  11. ChickenHawk

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

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    Thanks so much, everyone!!! When I checked the rank this morning, I just about crapped my pants! I feel so very thankful, not just that the book is doing well, but for all the encouragement here! I've been away from my computer for most of the day, but was able to check ranks from time to time...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Happily, the graph is just a screen-capture from my Amazon Author Central dashboard, so no extra software or work required. Yay! As far as the also-boughts, I've only done the barest poking around, but since no also-boughts appear on the Book#2 page, I'm going on the theory that my new book...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Oh man, that's so true, and I'd so love to find out! I'm thinking this has a decent chance of making the top #100, especially if the trajectory is anything like book #1. I've pasted the chart, below, for anyone who's interested. But basically, the first book didn't peak until five weeks after...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Yup! It's the second book in a two-book story. But both books were complete novels, length-wise.
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Hah! I'm pretty sure if I started the next one right now, my brain would melt! Other than some admin stuff, I'm taking a week or so off, spending some quality time with the family and getting caught up on some long-neglected house stuff. Releasing the books IS definitely addicting though!
  16. ChickenHawk

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

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    Oh man, that's really interesting! Not kidding, I'm half tempted to try this, but weeks 3 and 4 sound kind of rough!
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Thanks so much, everyone! The book is priced at $2.99, and depending on the country, I get 70% of that, which makes me very, very thankful! No kidding! They're willing, but alas, I'm not sure I'd be willing to eat anything they'd make! Except for grilling. My husband is a heck of a griller!
  18. ChickenHawk

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

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    Thanks so much for all the encouragement! I'm so very, very thankful for it! And boy, I've gotta admit, I'm also really thankful to see this book doing well out of the gate. For anyone who's curious, here is an interim status update: Quick First Day Stats: (At 23-Hour Point) Books Sold: About...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

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    Well, I'm a little nervous. My second book under this pen name is officially written and edited. I'll be releasing it within just a couple of days. I've been saying for weeks that this is a "make-or-break" book, because the first one surprised me so much, results-wise. Let's just hope this...
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    Private: Women only

    Oh dear. I can't believe I'm actually going to disagree with this, because in truth, I think the sentiment is admirable. But here's my own probably wacky opinion on this. I think our current society is too obsessed with sensitivity and demographics of any variety. True, this forum can be blunt...

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