[Kimberly Spencer]

I want to know if it makes sense to offer my novella, Shimmerspell in paperback form. It's only about 78 pages so I'm not sure it would be worth it to readers. Does it make more sense to finish book #2 and bundle them together or the entire series? Any advice? 

 

[daringnovelist]

I want to know if it makes sense to offer my novella, Shimmerspell in paperback form. It's only about 78 pages so I'm not sure it would be worth it to readers. Does it make more sense to finish book #2 and bundle them together or the entire series? Any advice?

Given the minimum price that really short books have to have, I'm planning on collecting related shorter works in order to offer them in paper. (I will also offer the collection in ebook form.)

Camille

 

[Guest]

I say...go for it. 

 

[Kimberly Spencer]

I think I'm just gonna try it and see how it goes. Hopefully someone will want to read it. 

 

[jimbronyaur]

I'd go for it... the cost is what $50 or so... ($39 for createspace upgrade and $10 for ISBN)... plus the proof... but yeah, why not have it in print.  Some people may prefer print.  I keep all my books in print for that reason.

AND you could package the novella's together when they're all done and make it into a super special book or something catchy, right?

-jb

 

[39179]

And don't forget, if you have a paperback version of your book you can do a giveaway at Goodreads, which is great exposure for your work.

 

[samanthawarren]

I've thought about doing that for my series, but the cost is prohibitive to offer just one (for both me and the consumer). I'm going to get 4 or 5 together before I put them in print.

 

[Todd Russell]

Another good reason to have paperback is so Amazon will show the huge discount on your ebook pricing. People love a good deal and when you see the ebook is like 50-90% off the price of the paperback ... cha-ching!

 

[Kimberly Spencer]

Thanks for the advice you guys! That's why I love KB so much.

@Todd: That's exactly what I was thinking.