C.S. Splitter's Blog, page 2
August 21, 2011
When to Start Marketing OR Should I Look for an Agent/Publisher
To market or not to market, that is the question.
My plan was always to start marketing the series after the second book was ready for public consumption. Since I am over half way to completing book two, it's time to rethink that plan. I'm not saying I am going to throw the plan out the window, but the time is approaching when I'll need to get serious about marketing to garner some sales.
OR
I need to start looking for a publisher or agent. That brings in a whole new set of problems (I could have said challenges, but let's be honest, challenges are problems). Do I want to start getting rejection letter after rejection letter hoping that someone, at some point, will see the potential in the books/series?
Read more at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
My plan was always to start marketing the series after the second book was ready for public consumption. Since I am over half way to completing book two, it's time to rethink that plan. I'm not saying I am going to throw the plan out the window, but the time is approaching when I'll need to get serious about marketing to garner some sales.
OR
I need to start looking for a publisher or agent. That brings in a whole new set of problems (I could have said challenges, but let's be honest, challenges are problems). Do I want to start getting rejection letter after rejection letter hoping that someone, at some point, will see the potential in the books/series?
Read more at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
August 17, 2011
"Men Week" Feature
It's "Man Week" over at the Unlocked Diary ( http://theunlockeddiary.blogspot.com ) and that, of course, means that I was invited to do an interview. Because I'm so manly. No, really. Stop laughing.
In the interview we answer questions like: Why do men annoy women? Do men really 'read' Playboy? And what the hell is 'chartreuse'?
Drop by and say hello! Learn what lurks in the minds of men. WIN A COPY of "The Reluctant".
Splitter
In the interview we answer questions like: Why do men annoy women? Do men really 'read' Playboy? And what the hell is 'chartreuse'?
Drop by and say hello! Learn what lurks in the minds of men. WIN A COPY of "The Reluctant".
Splitter
August 15, 2011
Catching Up
Reviews continue to come in and I am still pleased with them.
Amazon: 10 reviews and 4.5 stars.
Smashowrds: 9 reviews and 4.44 stars.
GoodReads: 9 ratings, 8 with reviews (what's up with that?) and 4.44 stars.
Barnes and Noble: 4 reviews and 5 stars.
Continue reading at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
Amazon: 10 reviews and 4.5 stars.
Smashowrds: 9 reviews and 4.44 stars.
GoodReads: 9 ratings, 8 with reviews (what's up with that?) and 4.44 stars.
Barnes and Noble: 4 reviews and 5 stars.
Continue reading at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
August 10, 2011
A Reviewer's Top Three for Indie Authors
Today on http://splittersworld.blogspot.com I have my very first guest blogger: Cassie McCown
If you are a writer, reader, or reviewer...and you wouldn't be here if you weren't...go check it out. She did a great job.
Thanks, Cassie!
Remember also to hit the "Follow" button on the upper left hand side for a chance to win a role in my next book.
Splitter
If you are a writer, reader, or reviewer...and you wouldn't be here if you weren't...go check it out. She did a great job.
Thanks, Cassie!
Remember also to hit the "Follow" button on the upper left hand side for a chance to win a role in my next book.
Splitter
August 7, 2011
CONTEST! Win a Role in "The Willing"
Go to my blog http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/ to win a role in my next book.
Contest ends August 14th so hurry!
Splitter
Contest ends August 14th so hurry!
Splitter
August 1, 2011
Confessions
Recently, a well known author, and one whom I once counted as a favorite, said that he paid no attention to reviews on sites like Amazon (I guess that would also mean places like Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Good Reads, Kindle Boards, etc..). This was just the latest affront to his readers in my eyes.
When I heard what he said, my reaction was, “How dare he?” Those are the people who spent their money and took their time to read his books. He may not have to agree with every review, but to dismiss reader’s reviews in favor of “literary critics”, who are beholden to large publishing companies for future reviews, is just ludicrous. At least to me.
Read more at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com
When I heard what he said, my reaction was, “How dare he?” Those are the people who spent their money and took their time to read his books. He may not have to agree with every review, but to dismiss reader’s reviews in favor of “literary critics”, who are beholden to large publishing companies for future reviews, is just ludicrous. At least to me.
Read more at http://splittersworld.blogspot.com
July 30, 2011
Unvieling the Blog
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of an indie author? Do they follow reviews on sites like GoodReads, Amazon, and Smashwords? Are they nervous when they publish a book?
Wonder no more...and if you weren't wondering just play along with me here, ok?.
I am unveiling my blog which started back in March when I was about half way finished with my first book. Now it's out and the reviews are coming in.
Join me on the journey to...well, we'll just see where it goes!
http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
Wonder no more...and if you weren't wondering just play along with me here, ok?.
I am unveiling my blog which started back in March when I was about half way finished with my first book. Now it's out and the reviews are coming in.
Join me on the journey to...well, we'll just see where it goes!
http://splittersworld.blogspot.com/
Splitter
July 22, 2011
Things are picking up!
Things are starting to happen more quickly now as I work my way through the quagmire that is the marketing of an indie author.
Two “Get to Know the Author” interviews to report:
http://historicallyyoursbookreviews.b...
http://paradox-theangelsarehere.blogs...
And a few reviews:
http://historicallyyoursbookreviews.b...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
“The Reluctant” is now also available on iBooks and Barnes and Noble;
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/c-s-s...
The good reviews continue to roll in and I must say, I am pleased. At the time of this post, the review averages are:
Amazon: 5 reviews and all are FIVE star.
Smashwords: 7 reviews and the average is 4.57 stars. Not too shabby.
Barnes and Noble: 2 reviews and both are FIVE stars.
I can’t imagine an author not being nervous when they have a book published. I was and still am! It is gratifying to know that people are enjoying the story and wanting more of Tom Crayder.
Book two in “The Crayder Chronicles” is still on track for release in December of 2011. This time, it’s personal (yeah, that sounds like a tag line from a bad action movie, but it works!)
Splitter
Two “Get to Know the Author” interviews to report:
http://historicallyyoursbookreviews.b...
http://paradox-theangelsarehere.blogs...
And a few reviews:
http://historicallyyoursbookreviews.b...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
“The Reluctant” is now also available on iBooks and Barnes and Noble;
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/c-s-s...
The good reviews continue to roll in and I must say, I am pleased. At the time of this post, the review averages are:
Amazon: 5 reviews and all are FIVE star.
Smashwords: 7 reviews and the average is 4.57 stars. Not too shabby.
Barnes and Noble: 2 reviews and both are FIVE stars.
I can’t imagine an author not being nervous when they have a book published. I was and still am! It is gratifying to know that people are enjoying the story and wanting more of Tom Crayder.
Book two in “The Crayder Chronicles” is still on track for release in December of 2011. This time, it’s personal (yeah, that sounds like a tag line from a bad action movie, but it works!)
Splitter
