What does a successful crime book look like on Lulu.com? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T12:40:23Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:164325?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A164327&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs a published author of fict…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-11-17:537324:Comment:1667472008-11-17T09:59:32.267ZHazel Edwardshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/HazelEdwards
As a published author of fiction and non fiction with major print publishers, I agree with Anita Bell, that a 'good' fiction work can have a longer life than a non fiction title, but it's easier to publicise a non fiction topic in terms of media coverage on radio and TV. The real factor in sales is the distribution channel, and how well the publisher and author work together to get the book into mainstream availability, whether the publisher is mainstream or niche.
As a published author of fiction and non fiction with major print publishers, I agree with Anita Bell, that a 'good' fiction work can have a longer life than a non fiction title, but it's easier to publicise a non fiction topic in terms of media coverage on radio and TV. The real factor in sales is the distribution channel, and how well the publisher and author work together to get the book into mainstream availability, whether the publisher is mainstream or niche. Oh, my! You've just provided…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-11-03:537324:Comment:1651152008-11-03T22:16:11.918ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Oh, my! You've just provided all sorts of cheer for a poor fiction author. Thanks.
Oh, my! You've just provided all sorts of cheer for a poor fiction author. Thanks. Thanks for the feedback guys!…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-11-01:537324:Comment:1647572008-11-01T00:25:56.864ZRichard Krausshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RichardKrauss
Thanks for the feedback guys!<br />
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I took a moment to review the all time 100 best sellers and the clear majority are how-to and heath-related titles. There are only one or two books of fiction. As tempting as POD looks, I'm doubtful any fiction writers are breaking out using this venue.
Thanks for the feedback guys!<br />
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I took a moment to review the all time 100 best sellers and the clear majority are how-to and heath-related titles. There are only one or two books of fiction. As tempting as POD looks, I'm doubtful any fiction writers are breaking out using this venue. All I could glean from the we…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-10-29:537324:Comment:1643272008-10-29T03:31:06.432ZJohn Dishonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
All I could glean from the website was that the ranking is based on monetary sales, not the number of books sold. So you could theoretically buy a bunch of your own books and hit the bestseller list. It seems there isn't a way to tell how many books have been sold.
All I could glean from the website was that the ranking is based on monetary sales, not the number of books sold. So you could theoretically buy a bunch of your own books and hit the bestseller list. It seems there isn't a way to tell how many books have been sold.