GobBluthJD
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The Kindle Question and Answer Thread
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I have posted jobs on odesk and freelancer but I did not find any native writer for my Kindle books. I ended up paying $35 to a ghostwriter for 9,000 words
I thank you for being an inspiration. Although I tried a lot to get your Kindle guide book, could not get it and I decided to do it on my own. I am going to self-publish my first Kindle book in a day or 2. I will not stop now. Thank you so much GobBluthJD.
You guys just need to go out there, and try this stuff instead of asking him exactly how he does everything. His other Kindle post inspired me to do this. So far I have read through his posts(which provide pretty much EVERYTHING you need to do know), and asked him only one question.
Some questions are good, like the ones about word count vs. price point. You will get more out of it if you go out there, get your hands dirty, and start working. Since reading his first thread I've hired ten writers, and I will be publish my first three books tomorrow. You will learn more by just doing it.
I do have a question though haha. How the heck are you getting those prices on writers? I'm paying between 20-30 for 7000 word stories.
Some questions are good, like the ones about word count vs. price point. You will get more out of it if you go out there, get your hands dirty, and start working. Since reading his first thread I've hired ten writers, and I will be publish my first three books tomorrow. You will learn more by just doing it.
I do have a question though haha. How the heck are you getting those prices on writers? I'm paying between 20-30 for 7000 word stories.
GobBluthJD
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Trial and error. I've had a lot of ads over the past 6 months or so. I've given a lot of people "test jobs", lower priced and shorter, to judge their quality. After all of that, I have 2 or 3 reliable writers whose prices are very reasonable. I keep giving them consistent work, so they're fine with the prices. It's a win-win, but it took a LOT of trial and error to get there.
Yeah, my average is around $25 for 6-7000 word story. I'm spread out across 9 different authors though. I'm sure once the first ones come in I'll trim the fat(lower quality writers).
If you do it right, even with a less than average book you can break even. Much so more with quality content. It's just like any other method, quality pays off.
GobBluthJD
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Well, I have my first three books uploaded now. One is going through the five day freebie promo, and the other two start that in about an hour. My first hit around 85 downloads on the first day, but the second has had only like 20. I dot know what's going on. The only thing I can think of is I added my Facebook fan page link inside of it, and had to reupload it today, but I think the original was still online to be downloaded. Maybe it will pick back up.
One book actually had a purchase before it hit its promo campaign, but it was refunded. Someone either read it fast and got the refund or accidentally hit the buy button. This is fun though.
One book actually had a purchase before it hit its promo campaign, but it was refunded. Someone either read it fast and got the refund or accidentally hit the buy button. This is fun though.
I tried the test story idea. I got a free 4000 word story out of it that I'll be selling. It actually turns out he's a good writer too. So, I will hire him. Good idea on the test story. That helps weed out crappy quality as well.
Sam Woods
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Thanks for the thread!
I've been reading bits about Kindle publishing and it's always been one of those things that I've wanted to try out, but can never seem to find the time.
I keep seeing this thread so I thought I would stop by
Are you finding that you're spending a lot of time re-writing work (or did you when you started) as I feel that this would be the biggest time-drain when outsourcing. You've definitely made me think more about making some time for this as it seems a lot more stable than some other areas in terms of income.
Thanks again
I've been reading bits about Kindle publishing and it's always been one of those things that I've wanted to try out, but can never seem to find the time.
I keep seeing this thread so I thought I would stop by
Are you finding that you're spending a lot of time re-writing work (or did you when you started) as I feel that this would be the biggest time-drain when outsourcing. You've definitely made me think more about making some time for this as it seems a lot more stable than some other areas in terms of income.
Thanks again
Alpha.
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How about you go back and read the two threads that answer any question you could possibly have? ...
I'm sorry I have to correct this, or people will start pissing off readers in particular genres.
A short story is about 1,000 words to 7000. Anything less is called "short short story" or "flash fiction"
A novellete is that area between 7,000 words and 17,000 words (this term still confuses most readers fyi)
A novella is between 17,000 to about 39,000 words
A novel is 40k +, with an epic being about over 110k.
If you classify your 20k word book as a novel, readers'll be angry. I'm not saying you have to write a novel. Ebooks have given new life to short stories and novellas, a life previously taken away by corporate publishing. Just be honest with your readers.
By the way, $10-25 is an abysmal price for a short story. Less than a cent a word? I made more (way more) at Textbroker. If you're paying that low of a price and receiving a quality product in return, then you my friend have hit the jackpot. Kudos.
I'm assuming this is his:
http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Gold-Steps-Success-ebook/dp/B00CDUY48O
Oops, if I'm mistaken.