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Hi Everyone
Just posting a brief RCC update about my upcoming novel The Seed. It’s getting closer every day to when I can confidently launch it. Lulu.com have finished their part assisting me with the paperback version (which they will publish and also distribute in that format via Amazon) and I’m waiting on word about the ebook versions that they will publish and also retail through Nook and Apple (as I understand their distribution arrangements).
I’m also waiting word on whether I can use the cover art they did for me if I publish as an ebook separately on Amazon Kindle. I thought they indicated I could as I worked with them but I may have mis-understood them – their agreement indicates possibly not. They may have meant I can publish the book anywhere, but not the cover art. That would be a pity as it is a fabulous cover, they did a wonderful job with it, and if I publish with different cover art elsewhere it may hurt marketing and product recognition 😦
It depends on whether the relevant agreement clause only really applies to needing a new ISBN (which I already knew) or to the cover art itself. All very reasonable and understandable if so given their distribution arrangements, so I’m not complaining, but an important consideration for next steps for me. It’s an interesting question and I’ll let you know what I finally arrive at on that point when I get their specific advice/clarification. (Charles – I know this was a particular point we discussed and I received their formal distribution agreement a few days later and realised this may be a bit more complex than I thought – will let you know!!)
In the meantime I’m trying to sort out pricing decision and arrangements and so forth, which makes it all feel very, very real…exciting and scary all at once! I’m thinking over all the wise counsel of other wordpress bloggers further along this journey than me and I’m very grateful for all the advice and hints they’ve shared. 🙂
On that point, most people have written about ebook pricing – I’d be very grateful for any comments about factors to consider with print on demand paperback pricing – once you’ve allowed for production costs, retail pricing and so forth it can get quite expensive for a product by a new author so advice is very, very welcome!!!
In any case I hope my next update has a cover reveal, more on the book, and details on how to purchase – if you are so inclined – at least via lulu at first. My aim is to launch at the beginning of August at the latest, so wish me luck!!
Cheers Helen
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i wish you luck, but most of all I wish you extatic moments surrounding this birth!
With great respect! A.
Thanks so much!!! 🙂 🙂
Best wishes for success with the book.
Thanks Malcolm!! 🙂 🙂
Congrats, you’re almost there )
Yes, though it seems that this stage is the most complicated, LOL! 🙂 😉
So awesome!!! I’m so excited! 🙂
And for the fact that it will be on Nook, makes me a happy camper indeed. 😀
Thank you so much!!! I have no idea what platforms are best but I presume the moremthe better! 🙂 🙂
Amazon is the best, they own like 90% of the ebook market 😦
Yes…I will have the paperback available on amazon, but I guess it ill all depend on whether I can use the cover art for whether I publish an ebook version of the Seed on kindle…fingers crossed it is ok. 🙂
Thanks. I hope it works out for you with the cover art. These things always end up being more complex than they need to be.
Exactly! I wanted to make a point of it I this post because I was concerned Id given you wrong information on this, so I will let you know when I know more… probably later this week. 🙂
I found some people to do my novella cover art and they’re offering for free. Resume boosting and I’ll give them full credit for it.
Congratulations and good luck! This post almost crackles with your quite understandable excitement. 🙂
Thanks so much, it is exciting, but a bit scary too, LOL!! 🙂
I’m so happy for you. And I can’t wait to buy your book. Congratulations.
Weren’t you having some back problems? How are you feeling?
Thank you so much, your support is really appreciated!! 🙂 🙂 And yes, the backl is better but still a bit dodgy so I’M rationing my time online and getting used to using a saddle chair for better posture. 🙂 🙂
I’m glad it is getting a little better at least. I hope it continues getting better too
Thanks!! 🙂
I can’t wait to purchase a copy of your book Sis! Congrats!! 😉 xxx
Thanks Roxi – not long now!! 🙂 🙂 xxx
Definitely keep us posted 🙂 It seems like trying to publish anything can be very intricate.
Thanks – yes, there are certainly many decisions that have to be made along the way, its all quite complex!! 🙂
That’s very exciting! And definitely a bit scary too as it is such a big step. After having read your work on WP, I think you will do very well as your writing is excellent, and it deserves a larger audience which hopefully this next step will provide for you. I can’t wait to hear more updates soon! 🙂
Thank you – that is very, very kind of you, I really appreciate the encouragement and support! 🙂 🙂
How exciting, Helen! I’m a fan already:)
Thanks so much, that’s so kind!! 🙂 🙂
I’m in the midst of sorting through all the Amazon, Lulu, Lightening, etc. info now as I prepare to put my books online and it is an awful lot to sort through. Thanks for your post. Best of luck to you.
Thanks so much – yes, it is a lot to sift through!! 🙂