tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post602448264102092330..comments2024-03-26T03:36:28.357-04:00Comments on S.R. Johannes: Updates from the Indie FrontShelli (srjohannes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-27976575350460241452012-05-17T15:05:15.454-04:002012-05-17T15:05:15.454-04:00Am I the only guy writer on here or what?
Shelli. ...Am I the only guy writer on here or what?<br />Shelli. Truly, thanks for being so transparent as Washington DC is always going on about. It's wonderful to have so much information that took so many months to log. I know so little about marketing that this will really help me get started. Though I have an agent, I do have shorter material I'd like to get out there, and the process is the same for material long or short. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Graeme Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454091813490839478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-50682132891590539712012-05-16T22:37:55.070-04:002012-05-16T22:37:55.070-04:00*YOU* are truly amazing, Shelli! I'm so proud ...*YOU* are truly amazing, Shelli! I'm so proud of you and so in awe of you and so happy for you! These are pretty terrific numbers for just getting started. I'm following your career with interest and thoroughly enjoyed UNTRACEABLE.Kimberley Griffiths Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269829969442171522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-62354501537175152932012-05-15T12:44:43.678-04:002012-05-15T12:44:43.678-04:00Thanks for posting this set of 'lessons learne...Thanks for posting this set of 'lessons learned'. I've started working on the rough draft of a YA novel that I am planning to self publish, and these are some great tips and pointers for the journey ahead. You inspire me!!Nickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509263760472428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-35965988952472783532012-05-11T17:33:56.192-04:002012-05-11T17:33:56.192-04:00I adore you too <3 As much as I loved my old jo...I adore you too <3 As much as I loved my old job I honestly believe this job will be more of a challenge and the fact that you trust me with so much makes me feel valuable. <br /><br />Much love!<br />K8Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-39662511916015038102012-05-10T11:32:25.314-04:002012-05-10T11:32:25.314-04:00Yay! Thanks for sharing.Yay! Thanks for sharing.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-56854255722512447332012-05-03T22:38:53.727-04:002012-05-03T22:38:53.727-04:00Thank you for sharing this information and paving ...Thank you for sharing this information and paving the way for the rest of us! Looking forward to reading the next installment in the series.Kriston Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258709141261621047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-82478836132268218772012-05-02T21:53:42.209-04:002012-05-02T21:53:42.209-04:00There is so much here! I like that you've take...There is so much here! I like that you've taken so much time to go so deep into what you're doing and how it's helping. Some of the things I've had questions about, and though these questions aren't necessarily answered, I have some help to decide what to do going forward. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454406837183787620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-17251897183120756862012-05-02T18:53:07.639-04:002012-05-02T18:53:07.639-04:00Thanks everyone. Hope it helps.Thanks everyone. Hope it helps.Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-82086747836999263812012-05-02T18:30:45.013-04:002012-05-02T18:30:45.013-04:00Great stuff, Shelli. Thanks for sharing your exper...Great stuff, Shelli. Thanks for sharing your experience.DawnRaeMillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691402402598262477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-64923130747458519182012-05-02T18:30:33.438-04:002012-05-02T18:30:33.438-04:00Shelli, thank you for sharing this. I hover on the...Shelli, thank you for sharing this. I hover on the edge of the indie world afraid to take the risk (mostly because I know my weaknesses are in some key areas) and seeing such detailed info really helps!<br /><br />I wish you continued success.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-65908867215525472982012-05-02T18:24:37.784-04:002012-05-02T18:24:37.784-04:00Wow. Amazing.Wow. Amazing.Daisy Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360940169057849544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-2853088121427102642012-05-02T18:03:58.108-04:002012-05-02T18:03:58.108-04:00Thanks for sharing! This is all good to know.Thanks for sharing! This is all good to know.Jaimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749385156276889962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-29695945389097690772012-05-02T18:02:16.172-04:002012-05-02T18:02:16.172-04:00Congrats on your success! I didn't really see ...Congrats on your success! I didn't really see anything that contrasts with my experience. Bloggers are the bomb. At this point, building a fan base is more important than money (it will follow), and giveaways are great for this. For newer authors who need the exposure, paid sponsorships in Kindle Nation, POI, etc., may see returns. I did a couple of these recently, and although sales spiked, it wasn't enough to see a return on my investment. I hate to see my books at 99c or free, as well, but it works in gaining readers better than anything else.<br /><br />I think you're doing awesome. Keep on keepin' on and it will pay off. Good luck!Kristie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649966564896771373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-48510073627397284432012-05-02T15:03:01.883-04:002012-05-02T15:03:01.883-04:00This is really helpful! Thank you so much for shar...This is really helpful! Thank you so much for sharing what you've learned, and congrats on your successes so far:)Isabella Amarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334922448048534161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-56219759399920363962012-05-02T12:39:58.524-04:002012-05-02T12:39:58.524-04:00Shelli, this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing...Shelli, this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing this valuable information and analysis. Congratulations on your successes!<br />Aloha,<br />Margo :)Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594057889290316089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-79314871861531646972012-05-02T07:11:06.764-04:002012-05-02T07:11:06.764-04:00Thanks for sharing. It's interesting to see wh...Thanks for sharing. It's interesting to see what worked and what didn't. And awesome you have an intern working with you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-28048195582645981172012-05-01T22:07:51.293-04:002012-05-01T22:07:51.293-04:00Wow. This is amazing. I'm soaking this all in....Wow. This is amazing. I'm soaking this all in. Thank you for sharing. YChristina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-41573479724663472582012-05-01T21:45:47.709-04:002012-05-01T21:45:47.709-04:00You are doing all the right things, Shelli. And yo...You are doing all the right things, Shelli. And you are doing well. Congrats on your success! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-28829657188666508772012-05-01T21:32:37.633-04:002012-05-01T21:32:37.633-04:00You are amazing for sharing all of this info. I th...You are amazing for sharing all of this info. I think the MG/tween ebook market will pick up in the next few years. Last year, I had 1 student in my class with access to an ereader - this year I have 4. If that trend keeps going, in a few years, they'll be fairly common.<br /><br />It's so sad that the stigma still exists. I thought it would disappear more quickly, but old habit die hard. <br /><br />I'm impressed you've done so well. I'm looking forward to your next releases!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-30137699363940141602012-05-01T20:07:05.430-04:002012-05-01T20:07:05.430-04:00Thanks for sharing all of this! I'm not quite ...Thanks for sharing all of this! I'm not quite ready to publish my stuff yet, but it's good to see what's working for others and what I should avoid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com