I was under the impression that once your ebook was out there then that was it, sit back and watch, boy was I wrong, the marketing that is involved is mind blowing, if you are in the wrong frame of mind may I suggest, wait and start again when you are ready to add twenty odd sites to your bookmarks, keep track of every one and then expect to add more.
Watch as emails come flooding in and keep track of all them too and then there is still no promise of a sale and thats just the start.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Cottage Farm Blue Fever Free Ebook For Limited Time
My Ebook is in the Summer Catolouge of smashwords for free until 27th july 2011 I would love for some reviews if you wish to download this ebook. All reviews would be greatly recieved.
Also visit my profile www.smashwords.com/profile/view/carolhaldane
Also visit my profile www.smashwords.com/profile/view/carolhaldane
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
yahoo sales are finally coming in
we are finally up and running and have started making some sales, Cottage Farm is finally selling, ok only a few at the moment but any sale is better than none surely, everyone has to start somewhere. So fingers crossed this is the start of things to come, here's hoping.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
A new day
well, i've been away for sooo long, but here we go, I'm back, with a new project. I'm still going down the self publishing route for my new venture, I am so excited, my daughter and I have been working hard for the past year. Not forgetting my good old friend and working partner in crime Karen.
We are three quarters of the way through, I will give more info on the book later, today I am just here to say I'm back and can't wait to keep you all informed of the new venture.
We are three quarters of the way through, I will give more info on the book later, today I am just here to say I'm back and can't wait to keep you all informed of the new venture.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
A New Day
well, I'm back again, I think I'm finally on my way now,(I hope.)
The eBook is almost finished, (Yeah) and I am just waiting for the final draft of the front cover.
We have our audio books software and now just waiting for a mutal friend to do the speaking for us.
things are really starting to look up.
Just waiting for some credit to show up so we can start on our new design for the websites. I am certianly changing web hosts.
Lulu still seems to be favourate for the self publishing but we are no where near ready to do that yet.
We are hoping to have at least four or five eBooks out and audio books before we even begin to start thinking about the paperbacks.
The eBooks are a new thing to me, I don't even know if they will sell, only time will tell. I know from all the reports that it is the latest craze but will they really take over paperbacks? I suppose only time will tell with that as well.
There are so many avenues to consider now when writing or self publishing that it's hard to keep up at times, next step once the eBooks are out is to get them reviewed. I have a few people in mind who have already reviewed some of my other works so fingers crossed they will do me the honour again.
There is so many steps to consider I really should get more organized.
Well just going to finish the eBook now then hopefully get it proofread I can be sure I've messed up somewhere along the line so thats next on the agenda.
back soon.
The eBook is almost finished, (Yeah) and I am just waiting for the final draft of the front cover.
We have our audio books software and now just waiting for a mutal friend to do the speaking for us.
things are really starting to look up.
Just waiting for some credit to show up so we can start on our new design for the websites. I am certianly changing web hosts.
Lulu still seems to be favourate for the self publishing but we are no where near ready to do that yet.
We are hoping to have at least four or five eBooks out and audio books before we even begin to start thinking about the paperbacks.
The eBooks are a new thing to me, I don't even know if they will sell, only time will tell. I know from all the reports that it is the latest craze but will they really take over paperbacks? I suppose only time will tell with that as well.
There are so many avenues to consider now when writing or self publishing that it's hard to keep up at times, next step once the eBooks are out is to get them reviewed. I have a few people in mind who have already reviewed some of my other works so fingers crossed they will do me the honour again.
There is so many steps to consider I really should get more organized.
Well just going to finish the eBook now then hopefully get it proofread I can be sure I've messed up somewhere along the line so thats next on the agenda.
back soon.
Monday, 18 January 2010
I have actually lost count what day it is
How mad, Ive actually lost count on what day I'm on. lol.
Things have been so hectic and mad, even if I was an octopus I still wouldn't have enough arms to do what needs doing.
I have just seen the first samples of the illustraions for the eBook, wow, they are amazing. seeing your characters come to life, there is no greater feeling in the world, you have your own image in your head of what they will look like and granted no one can ever get in your head and copy them, but when you then get to see the pictures through someone elses eyes of what they see your characters to be is amazing. I am so proud of my illustrator and can't wait for the final drafts.
Well the first book has been redreafted to go into eBook format and ready and waiting, I am now working on getting the second in the series reformatted for eBook.
I never thought I would get back the buzz for writing the way I have.
I just don't want to stop which is just as well because if I stop now, it will all fall apart.
A couple of weeks ago when I first decided to go down the route of self publishing, I enquired on two seperate self publishing firms, two of the biggest actually, this was before I looked into their company a little more. I have recieved email from both companies both stating that I now have a personal advisor working with me to finish the process of using their company, er I don't think so, I think you will find that is MY decision not yours. I haven't even decided if I am going to use your company yet let alone have a personal advisor to finish what I started.
So if anyone else is going down this route please be aware this is YOUR project no one elses and it is down to YOU who you chose. Don't feel obligated because they have decided to give you a personal advisor to go with that company. Do your homework, check out you tube and find out what other people who have had experience with these companies have to say.
As I said in an earlier post, each company has their own downfalls, it's down to you what you are after.
Anyway, I also have now found someone to do my audiobooks, who wishes to remain anon. So looks like we are finally getting somewhere.
The website? Don't get me started on the website. lol. I am now in the process of changing webhosts, this is due to the one I was using keeps adding to what it will cost me to set up my site, because I wanted a shopping cart added to my site they are now asking for more money. Not going to happen.
By the looks of it the best site to use is Dah Dah Dah............
Justhost.com yes you have to pay for a year upfront but then thats it done, also they give you live help whenever you need it. So thats the new one for me. They have everything you need to set up your website, all the tools for everything you can think of and if you get stuck, just use the live help and someone will talk you through it. thumbs up for Justhost.com.
So thats where I'm up to for now, will blog again soon, I promise.
Things have been so hectic and mad, even if I was an octopus I still wouldn't have enough arms to do what needs doing.
I have just seen the first samples of the illustraions for the eBook, wow, they are amazing. seeing your characters come to life, there is no greater feeling in the world, you have your own image in your head of what they will look like and granted no one can ever get in your head and copy them, but when you then get to see the pictures through someone elses eyes of what they see your characters to be is amazing. I am so proud of my illustrator and can't wait for the final drafts.
Well the first book has been redreafted to go into eBook format and ready and waiting, I am now working on getting the second in the series reformatted for eBook.
I never thought I would get back the buzz for writing the way I have.
I just don't want to stop which is just as well because if I stop now, it will all fall apart.
A couple of weeks ago when I first decided to go down the route of self publishing, I enquired on two seperate self publishing firms, two of the biggest actually, this was before I looked into their company a little more. I have recieved email from both companies both stating that I now have a personal advisor working with me to finish the process of using their company, er I don't think so, I think you will find that is MY decision not yours. I haven't even decided if I am going to use your company yet let alone have a personal advisor to finish what I started.
So if anyone else is going down this route please be aware this is YOUR project no one elses and it is down to YOU who you chose. Don't feel obligated because they have decided to give you a personal advisor to go with that company. Do your homework, check out you tube and find out what other people who have had experience with these companies have to say.
As I said in an earlier post, each company has their own downfalls, it's down to you what you are after.
Anyway, I also have now found someone to do my audiobooks, who wishes to remain anon. So looks like we are finally getting somewhere.
The website? Don't get me started on the website. lol. I am now in the process of changing webhosts, this is due to the one I was using keeps adding to what it will cost me to set up my site, because I wanted a shopping cart added to my site they are now asking for more money. Not going to happen.
By the looks of it the best site to use is Dah Dah Dah............
Justhost.com yes you have to pay for a year upfront but then thats it done, also they give you live help whenever you need it. So thats the new one for me. They have everything you need to set up your website, all the tools for everything you can think of and if you get stuck, just use the live help and someone will talk you through it. thumbs up for Justhost.com.
So thats where I'm up to for now, will blog again soon, I promise.
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