I'm going to be more willing to try new things, like changing prices. I've just been sitting on them doing nothing.
What will you do differently in 2013?
My apologies if this topic has already been posted -- I'm finally emerging from my holiday malaise and getting back in the swing of things 
As the industry continues to change at the speed of light, what did you do in 2012 that you'll never do again and what will you try in 2013 that maybe you've been scared to do up to now or just found out about and thought it was a cool idea? It could be marketing, trying a new genre, establishing a new writing routine, etc.
For myself, I will keep writing. Since I'm new to the game, it is extremely important to me that I build my backlist. For a long time, I let life get in the way of writing, so I personally feel like I'm a bit behind the 8-ball because I didn't make it a priority for so many years.
From a more tactical standpoint, I did a free promo through KDP Select five days straight which went pretty well. At this juncture, I'd do KDP Select again, but would break up my free days.
What about you? What will you do differently in 2013?
As the industry continues to change at the speed of light, what did you do in 2012 that you'll never do again and what will you try in 2013 that maybe you've been scared to do up to now or just found out about and thought it was a cool idea? It could be marketing, trying a new genre, establishing a new writing routine, etc.
For myself, I will keep writing. Since I'm new to the game, it is extremely important to me that I build my backlist. For a long time, I let life get in the way of writing, so I personally feel like I'm a bit behind the 8-ball because I didn't make it a priority for so many years.
From a more tactical standpoint, I did a free promo through KDP Select five days straight which went pretty well. At this juncture, I'd do KDP Select again, but would break up my free days.
What about you? What will you do differently in 2013?
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I am totally changing how I do a new release. Last time it was so chaotic because I released three books at the same time, but now that I'm on a one at a time schedule, I'm really gonna plan "events" for each book so I can get the reviews right out of the gate.
I also plan on having a new release almost every month. (Starting this month with some smexy shorts.)
I also plan on having a new release almost every month. (Starting this month with some smexy shorts.)
Paid advertising: it will be more selective and focused. I'll probably spend more but actually do less.
I WILL finish more books starting with one this month. (More for me will be four for the year. I'm not a "book a month" kind of girl )
I WILL finish more books starting with one this month. (More for me will be four for the year. I'm not a "book a month" kind of girl
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I'm not big on advertising, having come from the PR world where we have a saying: "Advertising you pay for and PR you pray for."
It'll be interesting to see if more people take the tack of pulling back on paid ads.
JanneCo, I love your idea of making each book release an event! A lot more fun and probably a lot more mileage in the long run.
It'll be interesting to see if more people take the tack of pulling back on paid ads.
JanneCo, I love your idea of making each book release an event! A lot more fun and probably a lot more mileage in the long run.
This year I will try to write at least 500 words and one story opening (which might form all or part of those 500 words) every day, even if I've had pretty much zero sleep. I spent far too much of last year waiting for a day when I'd have the energy to write - and when those days did come, I was rusty. I figure this way, if I'm really struggling and produce rubbish, I can ditch it. However, on the good days, I'll already be in practice and will be able to get a lot more done. The more I write, the more I'm able to write.
Other than that, it's pretty much going to be business as usual.
Other than that, it's pretty much going to be business as usual.
This year I will spend more time with family.
I will live life and enjoy each sunrise and sunset.
I will plant a garden.
Eat new foods.
Try new things.
Travel.
Cook.
Read in a genre I don't normally read in.
And then I will use it all in my writing.
As far as marketing and book releases go - I have a plan and I plan on sticking to it, but life comes first.
I will live life and enjoy each sunrise and sunset.
I will plant a garden.
Eat new foods.
Try new things.
Travel.
Cook.
Read in a genre I don't normally read in.
And then I will use it all in my writing.
As far as marketing and book releases go - I have a plan and I plan on sticking to it, but life comes first.
I like this Bruce!Bruce Blake said:
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