Cover Re-Reveal for Stacey Wallace Benefiel and An Open Door Love Story series!

The Open Door Love Story series is New Adult Contemporary Romance and is intended for readers 18+.

  He stole her lipstick…and her heart. Twenty-year-old Dani Walker can’t believe her luck when she’s paired up with the gorgeous Liam Garrett as her Acting I scene partner – or when he ends up in her bed. Being a Plain Jane with a mouth on her hasn’t exactly served Dani well in the guy department. In fact, she’s had nothing but one night stands. Still, she lets go of her insecurities and falls for Liam, despite feeling like he’s holding something back. When Dani finally discovers Liam’s secret, she must learn the true meaning of accepting the ones we love for who they are, or risk losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her. E-book: Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, ARe Paperback: Createspace, Amazon, Barnes and Noble   Praise for CROSSING: "Beautiful. Heart wrenching. A true tale of love. It'll make you laugh, cry, and have you running out to buy a tube of red lipstick." RaShelle Workman, bestselling author of the Blood and Snow series “I’ve never read a novel that made me run the gambit of so many emotions. This is a New Adult novel that can’t be missed!” Magan Vernon, International bestselling author of The Only Exception “I found CROSSING a very emotional, romantic, sexy, super funny book. I love all the characters. Thank you for letting me read it, Stacey, and trusting me and the world with this wonderful story of yours.” Angela Carlie, author of Dream Smashers     She was drowning and he was the only one who could save her. Brynn Garrett is unsure about a lot of things. Was taking a year off between high school and college to learn the family dry cleaning business a smart move or a stall tactic? Is she maintaining a long distance relationship with her boyfriend Andy because she loves him or out of habit? And will her family of four ever be in the same room again since her older brother Liam broke their mother’s heart by simply following his own. What she does know, is that ever since Gabe Riley rolled into her life with his beautiful smile and his easy confidence, Brynn is seeing herself less as a lost little girl and more as an independent woman who goes after what she wants. And what she wants is Gabe.   E-book: Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, ARe Paperback: Coming soon!   She followed his lead every step of the way. Love has to be about more than drunk hook-ups and kissing in the rain … right? After many failed attempts at rehab, Izzy Sundall moves to Oregon from Idaho to live with her aunt and uncle and work at their dog kennel. Fed up with disappointing her family, Izzy vows to never take another drink or sleep with another guy who doesn’t value her. Well, she vows to try. When she meets Duncan Fieri – clean cut CrossFit God and former dog handler with the military police – Izzy is sure a good guy like him won’t look twice at a bad girl like her. But, her does look at her. Duncan has been where Izzy’s at and he thinks they can help each other navigate the tricky landscape of addiction and falling in love. That is, until Izzy screws up, because that’s what she does. But maybe this time she’ll find the strength to love herself enough to let Duncan love her too. E-book: Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, ARe Paperback: Coming soon!

Stock Versus Professional Photo Shoot.

What every other debates is what they want on their cover. Every time a new book comes out we either fall in love with the cover photo or we despise it. We complain that it's a work of art or a cheap ploy that the author or publisher is using the get readers to buy their book when it's actually horrible.

Some readers wonder why Daemon (aka Pepe Toth) is on so many covers (Indie and traditional) and authors get mad when they see the same thing.

Here's why...

It's called Stock photos.

You can go to sites like

istockphoto.com

or dreamstime.com 

and search for whatever type of images you want. Put them in photoshop and BAM book cover.

These work for a lot of awesome covers. Cover designers do great with these. I have these on 98% of my covers.

   


But after The Only One was released I realized something that upset me. Look at that cover. It's beautiful. I love that image. I love how it related to a certain scene in the book and conveys the passion of the two characters. But you know what I hate? I hate that I've also found it on ten other covers since it was revealed three months ago.

For my next serial (Forever Wild, a serialized novel) I wanted to have seven covers, so I decided to do a custom photo shoot with K Keeton Designs. I picked out my own models and drove down to Springfield, MO to watch my custom shoot unfold.

I was able to figure out the exact shots I wanted. Pic out the exact models. Set the mood and get everything cohesive for seven
covers.

The problem?

It's a lot more expensive.

You can get stock art for about $10 each photo. A custom shoot is anywhere from $200 (if you have maybe a good friend with some photography skills) and upwards in the thousands. That still doesn't include your cover designer fees. So with stock photography you can get a beautiful cover for under $100 and with a custom shoot it can be around $1000. Is it worth the difference? I guess we'll find out when my cover is revealed on November 13th :)

Magan Vernon is a Young Adult and New Adult writer who lives with her family in the insurance capital of the world. When not writing she spends her time fighting over fake boyfriends via social media. You can find her online on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaganVernon

Website: http://www.maganvernon.com

Making a Great Thing Better

One thing I thought I got right the first time around, was my cover--with the exception of the spine. Oh, the spine. LAME doesn't even begin to describe it. 

But, you know. My cover was "listed" on Goodreads for having an awesome cover. Fans raved about it--including this video review!

All of this is fabulous . . . except I knew. I knew it wasn't perfect. I knew there were things that could have been better. 

And you know what? As an indie author, I am not stuck with my out-of-the-gate offering. I am free to change it up, switch it up and do whatever it takes to help my book be awesome.

I designed my original cover myself, with the help of Fanye L.O.'s brilliant photo manipulation artwork. Fanye's work is fantastic, mine, however, was not. So I enlisted the help of Susan's cover designer, Dale Pease. I was also able to incorportate some reviews into the cover. I almost wish I could have a couple different covers that I could rotate through to include all the great endorsements. (I promise that's not my pride talking--that's gratitude!)

Behold my new and improved cover for BECOME! (Thank you Dale! Thank you Susan!) And stay tuned . . . DESOLATION (book two in the Desolation series) is coming soon!

This is just one of the reasons why I love being an indie author. Can you limit to just one thing? If you can--tell me!

Ali Cross is the sensei of the writer's dojo where she holds a black belt in awesome. She lives in Utah with her kickin' husband, two sparring sons, one ninja cat, two sumo dogs and four zen turtles.

She's the author the young adult urban fantasy novel BECOME, and a member of the Author's IncognitoExecutive Committee.
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#indiechat Transcripts 5/15/12

Everything from how to create the epub to how to market. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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@chel_c_cam @elle_strauss YUMMY! :) #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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anyone else feel like that? #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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I made it! Concert's over! Woot! #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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Writers and publishers need to focus on creating quality stories with a new reading experience #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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RT @srjohannes: Digital allows Authors to do really interesting things w/ the format that just wasn’t possible with regular book. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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RT @srjohannes: Writers and publishers need to focus on creating quality stories with a new reading experience #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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Yay! I made it #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@sophthewriter I wouldn't be surprised if this happens more often. A great way to help the midlist authors. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Could not agree more RT @srjohannes: Writers/publishers need to focus on creating quality stories with a new reading experience #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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I'm now researching indie publishers to sub to. This chat has convinced me the personal attn makes it worth it. #indiechat
Jennifer Welborn ? @WordsmithJenn
1h
In the future digital publishing will make way for new and creative content for readers. #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Yes! @hpinski: Digital allows Authors to do really interesting things w/ the format that just wasn’t possible with regular book. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@AuthorCKBryant Interesting...I've never heard of that happening. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@AuthorCKBryant I think it's a good test to see what audiences like/if a book will be successful. #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@srjohannes It's HARD to create a new reading experience when "there's nothing new under the sun". #indiechat
John Abramowitz ? @onthebird
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New formats allow for more audience immersion. #indiechat #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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I love that digital allows shorts stories, anthologies, other forms to thrive and find their audience. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
1h
Digital publishing has been around for years. There have been publishers who only focused on that market for years #indiechat now it's open
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@srjohannes This post comes to mind. A must-read. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2012/04/lesson-from-bestsellers-write-whatever.html #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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RT @susankayequinn: I love that digital allows shorts stories, anthologies, other forms to thrive and find their audience. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
1h
Hello everyone! #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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Funny thing was I would download or read ebooks for years to read on my lunch break at work. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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Nice! and love @ava_jae! @chihuahuazero: @srjohannes This post comes to mind. A must-read. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2012/04/lesson-from-bestsellers-write-whatever.html #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Shelf space in bookstores is very limited. Not the case for ebooks--gives readers a bigger selection. #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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@karlkirkpatrick I beat u here :p lol I'm HOME! :D #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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LM, you're like a decade ahead of your time! @LM_Preston ...download or read ebooks for years to read on my lunch break at work. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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RT @Karen_Hooper: Shelf space in bookstores is very limited. Not the case for ebooks--gives readers a bigger selection. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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book apps, NOvellas and novelettes may be a new way to capture readers in short spurts - #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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There has long been a market for short stories with Digital, it's just now been someone 'rediscovered' I think #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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I wonder how trad. publishers will market ebook only books? #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Discoverability is a HUGE issue in indie or self-pub. Readers need to be able to find your ebook #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@meggjensen I see that! I was here right before we started, but had to put kid to bed. :P #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@srjohannes whats the dif between novella and novelette?? #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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Hey all sorry to be late just read and got caught up #indiechat
February Grace ? @FebruaryGrace
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@elle_strauss Hi! *waves* #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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I love my Kindle. Not that I would marry it, but we might have a long-term engagement. #ebooksrock #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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I like the ease and speed of publishing digital. No more waiting months/years to make your book available to the masses. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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Not really there has been thriving ebook market for years. RT @susankayequinn: LM, you're like a decade ahead of your time! #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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My post related to this: http://bit.ly/IWQNP7 @Karen_Hooper: Shelf space in bookstores is very limited. Not the case for ebooks #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@srjohannes downside, more content flows, harder to connect w/ readers? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@MrsPearTree All Indelibles have either self-pubbed or indie pubbed #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@Karen_Hooper And more even competition. You have best sellers next to indies instead of on tables at the front of a store #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@MrsPearTree most of us do have epub experience! #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@laurapauling Me too. I didn't know they wanted to. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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It is faster but I still think it takes time to self publish. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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I love when authors release a novella from another character's POV. Add so much to a series. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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*waving* Howdy folks. :) #IndieChat
Karen Hoover ? @karenehoover
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Exactly @Karen_Hooper! Also, more opportunities for "niche" topics. #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@laurapauling Don't know. Had someone tell me today she was offered an ebook contract. I thought it interesting. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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my novelette Suffocate 1st in a series BREATHLESS) comes out next week and Im interested to see how that market opens up more #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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But now it's MUCH easier for a publisher, author to publish their work on reputable and much used sites RT @susankayequinn: #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@AuthorCKBryant exactly! You can download and start reading an eBook in under a minute. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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RT @AuthorCKBryant: @laurapauling some publishers do ebook first and only do print if it is successful#IndieChat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@elle_strauss novelette - around 15K Novella- 30K #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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RT @chel_c_cam: I love when authors release a novella from another characters POV. Add so much to a series. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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So true! RT @AuthorCKBryant I like the ease n speed of pubbing digital. No more waiting months/years for ur book to be avialable #IndieChat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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@karenehoover Hey, welcome. HUGS #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@srjohannes And that makes a lot of sense to me. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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I used to download books from ebooks . com :-D before it became something big to do on amazon. Just started amazon 2 yrs ago #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@chel_c_cam @indeliblewriter did that with in his eyes anthology and it was fun! #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@chel_c_cam Yay! I've got one coming soon! :) #Clocked #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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epublishing gives authors such a lot of control over content and their careers. It's hard work, but worth it! #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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Me too! RT @hpinski: RT @chel_c_cam: I love when authors release a novella from another characters POV. Add so much to a series. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@chel_c_cam I planned on doing that but wasn't sure if it would be well-received! That's good to hear! :) #indiechat
Liz Long ? @LizCLong
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I'm close to releasing my first e-book - would LURVE some advice... #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
1h
@elle_strauss @laurapauling Oops. Don't know but they've got to be charging a lot more than indies would. #indiechat.
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@hpinski i think with internet it is easier 2 conect w/reader not harder. I dont think format matters unless you count signings #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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RT @karlkirkpatrick: epublishing gives authors such a lot of control over content and their careers. Its hard work, but worth it! #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@FebruaryGrace Right it still takes time. I guess when it's ready though we can publish. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Yes, @meggjensen! You can't slap a book online and expect people to find you. You have to market yourself. #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
1h
Yes RT @karlkirkpatrick: epublishing gives authors a lot of control over content and their careers. It's hard work, but worth it! #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
1h
@srjohannes That was a FABULOUS book. It gave me a taste of so many different authors. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@Stacey_WB Thanks Stacey. so what s a short story? #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
1h
I'm planning more alternate POV short stories in the future: fun, creative, fast. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
1h
@MrsPearTree ask away! #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
1h
@MrsPearTree On what part of self-pub? There's tons to discuss ;) #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
1h
@patricialynne07 True. My book was side by side with Hunger Games for #1 on Childrens ebooks. That would never happen in a store #IndieChat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
1h
@srjohannes are you super excited? My book DAEMONS IN THE MIST comes out on Friday and I'm a giddy mess. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@laurapauling I agree it should still take time to get the writing right before pressing that publish button #indiechat
Lynda R Young ? @LyndaRYoung
1h
Ok, what did I miss? #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
1h
I'm going to be spotlighting @smreine next week. I'm looking for other indie authors with new books to talk about on the blog. #indiechat
Jennifer Welborn ? @WordsmithJenn
1h
@srjohannes Not the BIG 6 though? #IndieChat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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However epubbing is a short cut to a form of distribution - NOT a short cut to writing a quality book! #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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PRomote EARly! Like now! RT @MrsPearTree: I'm close to releasing my first e-book - would LURVE some advice... #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@MrsPearTree What questions do you have? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
1h
@Karen_Hooper Congrats! #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
1h
Holy lightning, Batman. I may need to unplug my iMac if it gets worse... #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
1h
Yes! RT @srjohannes: However epubbing is a short cut to a form of distribution - NOT a short cut to writing a quality book! #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
1h
RT @LM_Preston: PRomote EARly! Like now! RT @MrsPearTree: Im close to releasing my first e-book - would LURVE some advice... #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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Does anyone here publish with amazon KDP first 3 months, then release paperback and other formats/location? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes Congrats! #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@katiekleinbooks You have to market yourself no matter what, indie or trad #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@KatGirl_Studio: Congrats on your upcoming release! #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@meggjensen it can't seem to decide if it wants to storm or not here. looks nasty #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@LM_Preston @MrsPearTree Have giveaways, promote, do a blog tour if you can. :) #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
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Does anyone think that bloggers, reviewers are now more opened to eARCs than before? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@LM_Preston I have no released in paperback yet. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Me too! @susankayequinn: I'm planning more alternate POV short stories in the future: fun, creative, fast. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@lexcade Amen to that! #IndieChat
Karen Hoover ? @karenehoover
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@elle_strauss I think of short story being 8-12K or so. DoS stories are 13-16 and I call them novelettes or long short stories. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@LM_Preston I was going for epublishing my book, than paperbacks soon after. #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
1h
@WordsmithJenn @smreine Are you taking applications?! :) 'Cause if so, I'll give you a book RIGHT NOW! haha #indiechat
Liz Long ? @LizCLong
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@LM_Preston I've been pubbed on kindle for about 3 months. Doing paperbacks in June. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@LM_Preston no my eBook editions only come out 2 weeks to a month before the print edition. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
1h
RT @srjohannes However epubbing is a short cut to a form of distribution - NOT a short cut to writing a quality book! #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
1h
@hpinski @srjohannes And making sure it's properly edited... many ebooks I see have basic punctuation errors, so many of them... #indiechat
February Grace ? @FebruaryGrace
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@MrsPearTree - always be yourself. don't bombard people with your book. Just be out there #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
1h
RT @beccajcampbell: @WordsmithJenn @smreine My book Foreign Identity comes out next week. It's a mix of scifi and suspense. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@WordsmithJenn Pick me! I've got a new book coming out tomorrow. #Like Clockwork #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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Absolutely! @LM_Preston: Does anyone think that bloggers, reviewers are now more opened to eARCs than before? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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i prefer the control epubbing gave me. the work is all on me, but so's the reward. #indiechat.
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@LM_Preston Every blogger I've contacted takes Ebooks. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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We 1st pubbed our books in paperback 3 yrs ago, then ebook. Now ebook then paperback. RT @laurapauling: #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
1h
I keep forgetting to type the hashtag. #indiechat :P
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
1h
RT @Karen_Hooper: RT @elle_strauss: @katiekleinbooks You have to market yourself no matter what, indie or trad Agreed! #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@Battista_j I love the control too. It's exhilarating. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Wonderful savings on mailing cost! and book returns. RT @chel_c_cam: Every blogger I've contacted takes Ebooks. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@Karen_Hooper @LizCLong @beccajcampbell @elle_strauss I've got 10 spots left. Email me info jenniferwelbornwrites@gmail.com #indiechat
Jennifer Welborn ? @WordsmithJenn
1h
@Battista_j Being in control of all aspects was one of the main reasons I decided to epub. I like being my own boss. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@beccajcampbell use http://www.tweetchat.com and you won't have to remember the hashtag #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@Stacey_WB Good to know. I guess I'm writing a novelette then. :) #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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I think that's the best formular for indies RT @AuthorMadison: I was going for epublishing my book, than paperbacks soon after. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@Battista_j I totally agree. I don't mind the work because it's MY BABY and I get to choose what's in it and what the cover is. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
1h
I'm epublishing my book, Shadow Future, first. Than saving up for paperbacks. #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
1h
@beccajcampbell try tweetchat - it puts the hashtag on automatically #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
1h
@Battista_j I agree. I like that fact that I can say 'I made this'. I designed it, I wrote it, I illustrated it, I coded it. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
1h
YES! Connect w peeps. RT @meggjensen @MrsPearTree - always be yourself. don't bombard people with your book. Just be out there #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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@WordsmithJenn @Karen_Hooper @LizCLong @elle_strauss Will do! You want all the details, I assume? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
1h
@AuthorCKBryant And that's a big chunk of the fun! #IndieChat
Karen Hoover ? @karenehoover
1h
Okay, guys. I have to shut down my iMac. Will hook up on my iPad in a few minutes... #indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
1h
How do short story collections fare as e-books? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
1h
@WordsmithJenn yay :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@Battista_j I agree! #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@patricialynne07 Exactly. I like being on my own timetable too. but i have authority issues. :) #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@meggjensen Well, what's your favourite thing you learned through the process? Something you might not have expected? #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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Does anyone love the fact that it's easy and cheap to change covers for ebooks to 'test' covers compared to paperback? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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I love that every single cent I made I earned myself. So much more satisfying. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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Yes, @LM_Preston! Bloggers are definitely more open to ebooks AND indies than they used to be. :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@AuthorMadison that's what I'm doing for my series #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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@chihuahuazero I'll let you know - I've got one coming out this weekend. :) #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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Just remember digital publsihing is not just about self pubbing. There are many traditional pubs that focus on ebooks #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@LM_Preston I like that it's super easy to fix a typo that slipped through. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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Also with eBooks you can make free promo sample books like I am. Grab a few author friends and make a sample anthology. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@LM_Preston Yes, I love that we can make things perfect before print - or as close as we can get to it. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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@TheGiftedSeries Awesome!! I'm hoping, ppl will get it as an ebook, than like it, and buy a paperback. #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
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RT @srjohannes: digital publsihing is not just about self pubbing. There are many traditional pubs that focus on ebooks #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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I'm tempted to let Mom paint the cover of my 1st e-book, since she's an artist. And a teacher. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@LM_Preston Thanks for that - I've been putting it off, thinking I'd need something tangible in hand, first! #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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@KatGirl_Studio Ooh, that is a nice idea. I've seen authors do it w/ all their books, but never separate authors. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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THIS! RT @patricialynne07: @LM_Preston I like that its super easy to fix a typo that slipped through. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@srjohannes When a big six pub opens an ebook only division, that's when we'll see some interesting changes... #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@srjohannes and traditional publishers will move to further embrace digital and transmedia. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@srjohannes yes, make everything you do, whether in paper or pixels, as professional as possible. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@meggjensen Thanks for the tip! #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@hpinski are there any downsides? #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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They can do very well; depends on the stories! @chihuahuazero: How do short story collections fare as e-books? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@chihuahuazero That's sweet. I love having friends and family involved with my books and artwork etc. Feels more special. #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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Agreed!RT @patricialynne07: @LM_Preston I like that it's super easy to fix a typo that slipped through. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@susankayequinn I was surprised by the tax organization you need to do FIRST. What's something important that you learned? #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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Amen!!! RT @KatGirl_Studio: @srjohannes yes, make everything you do, whether in paper or pixels, as professional as possible. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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eventually there will be interactive books like apps. I bet some will even have ads embedded in them like magazines #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@patricialynne07 @KatGirl_Studio Oh I love this idea. Brilliant! #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@chihuahuazero I would encourage you to use someone who is a pro - and that you can say "I don't like that" to. :) #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@patricialynne07 yep got a group together and have a sample from each person's book. Then format it nicely and offer it for free. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@chihuahuazero As long as it fits the genre of your book #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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I was JUST about to ask this! RT @KWMystic: @hpinski are there any downsides? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@susankayequinn I'm tempted of making my own "version" of the IN HIS EYES Anthology. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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If anyone's interested in joining us and your work fits we'd love to have you. Just tweet me after the chat. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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The @indeliblewriters did IN HIS EYES -it's great teaser 2 books w/o being frm thm @Battista_j @patricialynne07 @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Don't be afraid to try new things. :) #everythingisnew @MrsPearTree: Whats something important that you learned? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@susankayequinn @chihuahuazero I agree w/ Susan. My sis made my covers, they weren't working, although awesome. Hard situation. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@srjohannes there already is they are called visual novels. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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Yes, send copy to bloggers who post review, interview of book on their blog RT @MrsPearTree: @AuthorMadison Blog tour??? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@hpinski @KWMystic I think there is a slight stigma still to epubbing, but it is fading. It is hard to get library to stock. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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Downsides? Hard to gift an ebook to parents still living in the pre-computer age. They don't even have cameras on their cells. :( #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@chihuahuazero Like fanfic of the Anthology? Or your own anthology with POV of your characters? #cooleitherway! #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@KatGirl_Studio I think I missed the first tweet. What is/are the genre(s)/requirements? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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But as a self publisher, I don't see libraries as being the target at least to start off. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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I think if we try everywhere: schools, libraries, stores, and internet - it's too much at first. #indiechat Maybe better to focus?
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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On the downside topic, what about editing? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@KatGirl_Studio Yes, its great to work with family, but the book cover is soooooo important, it can make or break marketing #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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@KatGirl_Studio Never heard back abt when you wanted sample chapters, etc. How quickly do you need it? #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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Even libraries R getting on board -study said 66% libraries offer access 2 e-books. library budgets include more digital products #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Createspace helps you make awesome covers, even if you don't use it at first, you can still use the cover. #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
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Downside-Ebook Publishing is that it's more than 1 market to sell your book, and only ebook publishing marks out over 5 potential #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@susankayequinn The latter! Want to see a brainstorm of story ideas? #indiechat #kidlitchat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@laurapauling My local library has an e-book option. I haven't tried it so not sure how well it works. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@hpinski I didn't have an editor for my first book. Big mistake. I've hired one for my third and am re-editing the first two. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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In some ways, I think indie-editing can be BETTER *ducks_flying_fruit* @hpinski: On the downside topic, what about editing? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Downside? Feeling the need to rush a book, and pubbing before it's ready. #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@AuthorCKBryant Very funny! I'm right there with you #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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Downside, you can't blame your publisher for screwing up #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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Oh well hey #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@beccajcampbell Yes, mine does too. But there aren't any self published novels offered. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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One thing I learned? That I was 100% correct in hiring a professional copy editor. My bad vision couldn't catch things she did. #indiechat
February Grace ? @FebruaryGrace
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@MrsPearTree my fab part? Meeting people. I'm shy in real life so it's helped me open up. Good side effect of self-pub #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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Formatting is a MAJOR issues with Ebook Publishing - no control on this RT @hpinski: On the downside topic, what about editing? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@KWMystic well I'm a book designer and illustrator by day so I already got that part covered. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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Gotta go to bed. It's been fun ya'll. :) #indiechat
Madison Louise ? @AuthorMadison
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@hpinski Explanation: if you use a lot of good betas, rather than just one or two crit sources, you can get better feedback. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@susankayequinn @hpinski What's the min price for good indie #editing? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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formatting and creaivity is very hard in ebooks - major downside. also the stigma is crappy too #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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I utilized a lot of beta readers for editing, but also hired a proofreader because I am HORRIBLE at comma usage. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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Yes, accountability is a beast. LOL RT @elle_strauss Downside, you can't blame your publisher for screwing up #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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All of this. RT @katiekleinbooks: Downside? Feeling the need to rush a book, and pubbing before its ready. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@laurapauling Yeah. Good point. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@chihuahuazero Sure! #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Formatting errors in ebook published on different platforms could cause major problems #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@KWMystic @KatGirl_Studio Yes! But covers are also flexible. If a cover isn't working, it can be changed. :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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Hi All! What's up tonight? #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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@MaganVernon Happy release day! #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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Downside, you don't get the book store buyers. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@Battista_j @hpinski @kwmystic yeah, how do you get into libraries? #indiechat
Emily Casey ? @EmilyCaseysMuse
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@LornaSuzuki asap if you can. I'd like to have it come out in June. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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True. RT @chel_c_cam: All of this. RT @katiekleinbooks: Downside? Feeling the need to rush a book, and pubbing before its ready. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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Pricing related to "good" but not a minimum. @chihuahuazero @susankayequinn @hpinski Whats the min price for good indie #editing? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Which is somewhat shrinking but still viable market RT @MaganVernon: Downside, you don't get the book store buyers. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@katiekleinbooks very true. I did a whole new cover for the second edition of DAEMONS #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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YAY!!!! Ace=Yummy! RT @chel_c_cam @MaganVernon Happy release day! #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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@Addison_Moore Hi! :) #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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And always hire an editor! :) @patricialynne07: I utilized a lot of beta readers for editing, but also hired a proofreader #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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I take full responsibility. :D This: RT @elle_strauss Downside, you can't blame your publisher for screwing up #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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yes! RT @Battista_j: @srjohannes Downside: getting books in foreign markets for those that don't have ereader. #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@susankayequinn Here it is! Thoughts? http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13019657770A47264600&page=522#13035 #indiechat #kidlitchat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@MaganVernon You can ask on a store by store basis, though. I know several people who have done that. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@srjohannes I'm thinking it's starting to get better. *hopes* #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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@AuthorMadison Free sample eBook anthology. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@katiekleinbooks can I blame you too? :) #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@srjohannes I've got folks in Romania who want my book but can't get it. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@Karen_Hooper @chel_c_cam Yeah thanks for celebrating my release! #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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Totally agree with this one!! @katiekleinbooks: Downside? Feeling the need to rush a book, and pubbing before its ready. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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Work your local library first. @EmilyCaseysMuse: @Battista_j @hpinski @kwmystic yeah, how do you get into libraries? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Why not?@Battista_j: @srjohannes I've got folks in Romania who want my book but can't get it. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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hmm RT @susankayequinn: @srjohannes When a big 6 opens an ebook only division, that's when we'll see some interesting changes... #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Downside? @perezhilton doesn't know if exist. He talks about books. Wish it was mine. ;) #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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True - learn ur market RT @laurapauling: If we try everywhere: schools, libraries, stores, and internet. #indiechat Maybe better to focus?
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@beccajcampbell Barnes and Noble will not carry most books published by create space now. It sucks. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@KatGirl_Studio I'm working on new Guardian covers. This will be my third go at it. :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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Take your cover seriously. If you can't do a professional job yourself, HIRE SOMEONE WHO CAN! A lot of bad covers out there. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@beccajcampbell YA only, up to the first 7 chapters, cover, copyright info. And I'll make it into one eBook. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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S,ash words or iBookstore are internationalRT @Battista_j: @srjohannes Ive got folks in Romania who want my book but cant get it. #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@susankayequinn I think for some ppl yes, but there are a select few who can get away w/ no hiring an editor #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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What will Bix 6 be able to bring to ebook only publishing? Maybe if they had their own site off of which they sold books. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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@EmilyCaseysMuse @hpinski @kwmystic I have a friend who is a head librarian, so I was able to get my book in. Rare though. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@susankayequinn @hpinski Would you say between $100-$1000, more, or less? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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they can be ordered but not stocked. RT @MaganVernon: @beccajcampbell B&N will not carry most books published by create space #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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RT @meggjensen: Downside? @perezhilton doesnt know if exist. He talks about books. Wish it was mine. ;) #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@MaganVernon A friend of mine got his books in the local B&N. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@beccajcampbell Hi Becca! What's the topic? Free form? #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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? RT @srjohannes: hmm RT @susankayequinn: @srjohannes When a big 6 opens an ebook only..well see some interesting changes. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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There are other distributors tho RT @MaganVernon: @beccajcampbell B&N won't carry most books by create space now. It sucks. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@AuthorCKBryant I heard some people do great covers for only $40. Right?#indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@katiekleinbooks I've found that the third set of covers is the charm. Ha! #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@susankayequinn @EmilyCaseysMuse @Battista_j @hpinski @kwmystic #indiechat - Libraries love Indie authors BTW. Ours is a huge help!
M.A. Leslie ? @maleslie11
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Mail into main office and build relationhships RT @beccajcampbell: @MaganVernon A friend of mine got his books in the local B&N. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@Addison_Moore Digital pub. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@beccajcampbell how did he say? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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A great cover artist: Steven Novak novakillustration@gmail.com He did all of my covers, including Exiled. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@AuthorCKBryant yes if I wasn't a professional book designer I would have hired someone to do it for me. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@katiekleinbooks I really liked the first one :( But I understand why you changed it. Cross My Heart is lovely. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@Addison_Moore ebooks and digital publishing in general. and hi! #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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That's a good range. Depends on type of edit. @chihuahuazero: @susankayequinn @hpinski Would you say between $100-$1000? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@meggjensen @srjohannes Yeah, but they don't have ereaders. Makes it hard. They need print. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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How does everyone feel about the cost of eBooks. Low cost = bad for authors or good? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@katiekleinbooks there was nothing wrong with the first cover, I just wanted a new look for The Marked Ones Trilogy. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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OH Yes! They are advised by marketeers RT @srjohannes: RT @susankayequinn: @srjohannes When a big 6 opens an ebook only division. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@srjohannes @beccajcampbell Good thing there're a couple of small bookstores a walk away. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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I hired an editor for Alien book 2 and I've never looked back. Hi @hedanicree #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@chihuahuazero I think $40 for a professional cover is very low. I'd get a second and third opinion on his/her skills. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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eek 100 seems to low. @chihuahuazero: @susankayequinn @hpinski Would you say between $100-$1000? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@elle_strauss LOL Yes! I will take everyone's blame. Bring it on! #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@elle_strauss @srjohannes They need print. Kind of sucks. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@srjohannes He said he offered to let the store manager (or whoever) read it and they really like it and said yes. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@hpinski we're still making more $$ per book than trad pub #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@elle_strauss Hi Elle! I love the flexibility of working with ebooks. reloading or redesigning are a breeze. #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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@KatGirl_Studio And you do AWESOME covers!!!! Just saying. ;-) #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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Good. :) Authors make the same/more per unit than higher priced trad books @hpinski: Low cost = bad for authors or good? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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And in Romanian, I imagine? I'm there this fall.RT @Battista_j: @elle_strauss @srjohannes They need print. Kind of sucks. #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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@beccajcampbell interesting - the buyer or the manager #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@Battista_j U can use create space to make paperbacks & sell directly off ur website #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@susankayequinn @EmilyCaseysMuse @hpinski @kwmystic And be professional. My friend told me I'd be amazed at the authors that 1/2 #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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I hired an editor and copyeditor for my pub, best thing I ever did. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@AuthorCKBryant I heard this out of an e-book written by Smashworld's founder. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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You all that came in now are lucky. Just 3 yrs ago I had to do Digital Print runs 1st..yikes! #indiechat Now cost much less to publish
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@Stacey_WB I hope so! Because this is it! (Series is done, though--so good timing). #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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RT @meggjensen: @hpinski were still making more $$ per book than trad pub #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@Battista_j it doesnt take that much to do createspace - you should having access to print helps #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes @susankayequinn @hpinski Just asking. I have no idea of the prices. I need to research. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@hpinski I have all price pts. 99 cents, 2.99, 4.99, 7.99. I've found for series 1st free, $4.99 for the rest works great! #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@srjohannes I'm guessing it was probably the buyer, but I'm not totally sure. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@Addison_Moore I agree. eBooks rock. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@MaganVernon She's my editor now too :) #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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A good editor charges $1.50 a page on the low side and $3.00 a page on the high. At least that's what I've seen. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@susankayequinn @EmilyCaseysMuse @hpinski @kwmystic 2/2 come in with a photocopied book and try to submit it. Be professional. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@AuthorCKBryant Thank you =^.^= I'm always trying to give my clients something like the big guys but for a livable price. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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i spend about 500 on copyedits only RT @chihuahuazero: @srjohannes @susankayequinn @hpinskiI have no idea of the prices. #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@chihuahuazero Have you tried the Kindleboards? There are a lot of experts on there who know their stuff :) #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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We have pro cover designs, editors, and fans. Basically not much different than the trad guys. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@chel_c_cam I've ran IMO a couple that are paperback only #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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@Stacey_WB Great price points!! #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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@KatGirl_Studio I was doing a series, and couldn't get the second book to match. Now I have a better idea of what I need. :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@chihuahuazero Yeah, I read that too, but I'd still be careful and shop around. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@hedanicree I'm just giving editor shout outs #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@srjohannes @susankayequinn @hpinskiI All right. I need to consider income, since I'm young. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@chel_c_cam Aww, Thank you! :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@katiekleinbooks ya I do mock-ups for all 3 books at once. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@hpinski My prob with sales R the ones who read 1st novel,get a refund within 7-day return policy,then do the same with books 2&3!#indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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@meggjensen I didn't think of selling direct from my website. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@Addison_Moore They're workin' for me! :) #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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RT @Karen_Hooper: RT @MaganVernon: We have pro cover designs, editors, and fans. Basically not much different than the trad guys. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@katiekleinbooks You're welcome :) #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@KatGirl_Studio Why didn't I find your covers sooner? #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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RT @chihuahuazero: @srjohannes @susankayequinn @hpinskiI All right. I need to consider income, since Im young. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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i understand but make sure they are good. the cheaper the more mistakes. RT @chihuahuazero: @srjohannes @susankayequinn @hpinskiI #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@Battista_j I do. International shipping is not too expensive #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@LornaSuzuki That stinks when that happens. I've only returned one ebook and that's because it was all blog posts. Nothing new. #indiechat
Laura Pauling ? @laurapauling
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Anyone tried signings using the ebook format? #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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@hpinski #indiechat I read that if an ebook is priced below $2.50, readers start to question its quality. Doesn't mean they won't buy though
Emily Casey ? @EmilyCaseysMuse
1h
@MaganVernon um.. because I just started coming to this chat? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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Price determined by author = good IMO RT @hpinski: How does everyone feel about cost of eBooks. Low cost=bad for authors or good? #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@KatGirl_Studio Smart! :) #indiechat
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
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@KatGirl_Studio Just check out your website. Gorgeous covers. Yowza. =D #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@KatGirl_Studio Me too. I found 4 pics of the same model for the whole series before starting on the first cover. #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@LornaSuzuki ugh, that is a giant bummer. I could never think of doing that. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@chihuahuazero I'm young and I work full-time and write. It sucks, but I write more on my breaks at work than anywhere else. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@LM_Preston @MaganVernon Yeah, I was thinking relationships might be key. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@MaganVernon We still have space available for summer bookings. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn Have no idea what the unifying theme would be, besides male POVs. I'm still considering it. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@MrsPearTree it's easy with Kindlegraph #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
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@KatGirl_Studio We may need to discuss covers someday. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@RaShelleWorkman thanks =^.^= #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@MrsPearTree Do you mean @kindlegraph? Or do you mean ebook cards (with a download code)? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@MrsPearTree Like Kindlegraph? #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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@AuthorCKBryant good idea. One of my clients did that. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@MaganVernon You're better off. I'm not even old enough to get a part-time job! There's school and such. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@laurapauling It hasn't happened with sales in UK,only in N.America.But I can see this pattern of reading the series & returning! #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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@EmilyCaseysMuse and if a low price point gets you more buyers. Just sayin. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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Look at what sells in the top 100 of your category, pricing @EmilyCaseysMuse: @hpinski if an ebook is priced below $2.50 #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@patricialynne07 One of my tweeps said she knows a person who does this, & feels it's okay bc of the 7-day return policy! She 1/2 #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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low price in epub is going away. it helps if you have a series and one book is free or 99 cents but overall that wave has passed #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@KatGirl_Studio You cover artist temptress you. May be emailing you later #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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IF I publish an e-book, would $1.29 be a good price? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@Addison_Moore Oh Kindlegraph, you just reminded me I need to check if I have books to sign in my queue. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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where do you see digital pubbing in 5 years? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@chihuahuazero I should have started writing during school! Way more time than A do now. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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ROFL!! RT @MaganVernon: @KatGirl_Studio You cover artist temptress you. May be emailing you later #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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@MaganVernon I'm sorry? lol #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@patricialynne07 2/2 reasoned that it's not pirating bc she paid 4 it.If she can read & return within return date, it's all good! #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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@srjohannes Are you thinking 2.99 and up is good or higher? #indiechat
Addison Moore ? @Addison_Moore
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I think price point depends on many factors: genre, author notoriety, etc... #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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only you know that - do some research in your genre. RT @chihuahuazero: IF I publish an e-book, would $1.29 be a good price? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes Do you know why the wave is passing? Just curious. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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RT @srjohannes: where do you see digital pubbing in 5 years? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@MaganVernon You should check out @KatGirl_Studio 's works, she is a true artist! #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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What should an author expect to pay for high quality cover art--or does it vary largely? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@chihuahuazero Go with 99 or 2.99. Odd numbers don't work for some reason. And 1.99 doesn't. Don't know why. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
1h
Great question! @srjohannes: where do you see digital pubbing in 5 years? #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Would love a language converter for my ebooks :-D RT @srjohannes: where do you see digital pubbing in 5 years? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@chihuahuazero I put mine at $2.99, same price as a cup of coffee. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@srjohannes I'm hoping for more interactive books. I really, really like the one's I've read on the iPad and iPhone. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@chihuahuazero I did $1.29 for my novelettes and it was ok. They do better at 99 don't want 99, 2.99 is best. The 1's don't work. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@LornaSuzuki *headdesk* Should ask if she goes to a restaurant, eats the food, throws it up and demands her money back too? #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@srjohannes More mainstream. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
1h
Digital publishing in 5 years will allow publishers to break through language and territorial barriers for content #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
1h
5 years? More interactive platforms, increased audience immersion/participation, more transmedia... #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
1h
@beccajcampbell it varies. depends on if they are doing front only, wrap around, typography or only illustration. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@hpinski maybe they'll buy but not read. Not good for word of mouth or repeat sales. #indiechat
Emily Casey ? @EmilyCaseysMuse
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fact - < 10% of self pub ebooks sell >100 copies b sure U do it right. I know its hard 2 spend $ but you get out what you put it #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Thinks @KatGirl_Studio and her may be discussing some design work. #indiechat
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@Stacey_WB $3 not too much for a short story collection totalling about 50K words? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@KatGirl_Studio @chihuahuazero Me too. #indiechat
February Grace ? @FebruaryGrace
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@LM_Preston @srjohannes OMG yes! #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
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@me_brady yup :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
1h
@susankayequinn @srjohannes My first thought on the subject is more tightly regulated. #indiechat
M.A. Leslie ? @maleslie11
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Agreed. I think it will be more global. @LM_Preston: will allow publishers to break through language and territorial barriers #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
1h
@RaShelleWorkman what is an interactive book, I'm so new to this #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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@KatGirl_Studio What's the range, say image and text, full wrap? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
1h
@beccajcampbell It varies depending on skill and popularity of artist. Personally I'd say learn to do it yourself, worked for me! #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@susankayequinn @Battista_j If digital boundaries via language was broken - wowsa! the opportunities #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@SaraFawkes What program(s) do you use? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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Regulated by who? @maleslie11: @susankayequinn @srjohannes My first thought on the subject is more tightly regulated. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@me_brady they are starting to but alot of publishers are limiting the # of downloads which is hurting them #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@beccajcampbell I could give you that easily if i was at home on that computer. Sadly I'm not. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@LornaSuzuki Also tell her that's what libraries are for and she won't have to waste time paying the author. =\ #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@LM_Preston i still want to talk to you offline :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@patricialynne07 It sounded like this reader has been doing this4 a while&as long as Amazon doesn't stop her,why should she stop? #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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@KWMystic Books that include music at the beginning of each chapter, or author interviews, or pictures the move. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@chihuahuazero I think $2.99 is as high as I would go for a short story of up to 30K wds #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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Okay #indiechat I have to go work on a novella so go make me happy and buy How to Break Up With an Alien for it's big book birthday!
Magan Vernon ? @MaganVernon
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@FebruaryGrace @KatGirl_Studio I only thought 1.29 because I can do "instead of one iTunes song, you can buy seven stories!" #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@chihuahuazero Think of it this way - 99cent/story - more than 3 stories in it? Totally worth it. I'm making mine $4.99, yo. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@beccajcampbell How I get my prices is I look at the industry book and compare it to the other designers. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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when books r selling at 2.99 I would do lower for short story. you will get killed in ratings RT @LM_Preston: @chihuahuazero #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@LornaSuzuki That just makes me sad and angry. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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I'd like to be able to put all the links to my other books in the front/back and reader just click within ebook to purchase all #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@RaShelleWorkman Thanks #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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au revoir all, I gotta head out! nighty nighty. #indiechat
Karly Kirkpatrick ? @karlkirkpatrick
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@chihuahuazero well if you have it set at $1.29 you only get 35% but if you have it set at $2.99 you get 70% #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@LM_Preston r u talklign embedded links? b/c you can do that - or something else? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@patricialynne07 That's the sense I got, it's like a 'borrow' for 7 days & she can get her money back if she's done in time! #indiechat.
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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Depends - erotica/romance can do it RT @srjohannes: at 2.99 I would do lower for short story.RT @LM_Preston: @chihuahuazero #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@karlkirkpatrick g/night! #indiechat
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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E-books and libraries. I would that work? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@KWMystic David Farland has a book app that's 2.99 for the iPad. The name of the book is Nightingale. It was so much fun to read. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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@MasqCrew That sounds extremely low. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@chihuahuazero @katgirl_studio that is a cute concept, I didn't realize it was short stories mine is a full novel. #indiechat
February Grace ? @FebruaryGrace
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@MrsPearTree I don't recommend http://Lulu.com. For eBooks use http://Smashwords.com and paperbacks use http://CreateSpace.com #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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oh i was thinking YA RT @LM_Preston: erotica/romance can do it RT @srjohannes: I would do lower for short story.R@chihuahuazero #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@beccajcampbell GIMP cuz I'm too cheap for PS but I find stock photos, dl fonts from http://dafont.com and make them myself #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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Improved embedded links. More instant RT @srjohannes: r u talklign embedded links? b/c you can do that - or something else? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@patricialynne07 I have 9 novels in my fantasy series, & I noticed the returns are only for the 1st 3 optioned for a movie. lol #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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@LM_Preston @srjohannes Nah. I'm thinking of trying other stories because YA romance. :p #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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But for a collection you can go higher. @srjohannes: when books r selling at 2.99 I would do lower for short story.@chihuahuazero #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@SaraFawkes Very cool. I've heard of GIMP. Need to check it out. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@RaShelleWorkman I see that as more enhanced than interactive? #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@SaraFawkes I love GIMP! Used it to do all my covers. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@beccajcampbell I've seen everything from $50-2k. really it comes down to style, experience, deliverables etc. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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& it's not even like we authors make a lot of $ from ebook sales! RT @patricialynne07: That just makes me sad and angry. #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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You have leeway with Romance tho RT @chihuahuazero: @srjohannes Nah. I'm thinking of trying other stories because YA romance. :p #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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The main obstacle blocking major adoption of e-books are the limitations put on lending by the publishers. #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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Missed #indiechat. Ugh.
Brooks J. Young ? @BrooksJYoung
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I think in 5 years interactive will mean more than what we see now as enhanced eBooks. #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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@KatGirl_Studio Yeah. I guess the key is to see sample work you like first. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@MrsPearTree Also I don't recommend using Amazon or B&N only pub b/c then you lose a lot of reader base w/ different resources #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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@chihuahuazero I set mine at $2.99 and its a 96k+ word book. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@hpinski I hope so. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
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RT @srjohannes: The main obstacle blocking major adoption of e-books are the limitations put on lending by the publishers. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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Digital publishing will continue to grow like the digital music industry has grown and changed. #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@LornaSuzuki Only benefit I can really see is the "sale" would raise your ranking a bit, but not much. =\ #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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I did not know this! RT @srjohannes: main obstacle blocking maj adoption of ebooks are limitations put on lending by publishers #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
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Don't forget to publish your ebooks on google books and other ebook sites with loyal customers #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@beccajcampbell also some designers only do photo manipulation covers, some only illustration. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@LM_Preston @srjohannes I feel some whiplash over the many YA romances that don't click for me. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@srjohannes On average a book is read by 5 - 7 people, so the e-book industry needs to keep that in mind #indiechat
Kristin White ? @KWMystic
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and prob funding too RT @hpinski RT @srjohannes: main obstacle blocking adoption of ebooks are lending limitations #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@meggjensen Do most readers have Kindlegraph though, in your experience? #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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@patricialynne07 Has only been a handful, but it makes me wonder how many other readers are doing this to other authors. #indiechat
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
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Do you get many sales on google books? @LM_Preston: Dont forget to publish your ebooks on google books #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@beccajcampbell right now my DAEMONS cover is a hot style called an enhanced photo cover. It takes a special skill set. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn Check genre first, some have short stories going for $2.99 so novels can start $4.99 and sell #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@beccajcampbell It's not THE most in-depth image software but OMG you get so much for the price (free)!! #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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Well they are for teens :-D RT @chihuahuazero: I feel some whiplash over the many YA romances that don't click for me. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@LornaSuzuki I do as well, but I have to hope that most people will be honest with their buys #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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About 10-15 a month but mostly exposure RT @susankayequinn: Do you get many sales on google books? #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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Anyone with Kindle can kindlegraph, yes? @MrsPearTree: @meggjensen Do most readers have Kindlegraph though #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@KatGirl_Studio Love that look. Sadly, I have expensive taste. :P #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@susankayequinn @LM_Preston Really? I hated the platform and they were always messing with my prices. I took mine down. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@susankayequinn I think Kindlegraph. But I wonder how many readers actually have it? Is it worth organizing a reading? #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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Genre and author :) @SaraFawkes: Check genre first, some have short stories going for $2.99 so novels can start $4.99 #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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@SaraFawkes Oh, is that a free one? Sweet. I thought it was like a $30 program. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
52m
@LM_Preston I prefer to focus on more #LGBT issues than vanilla romance. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@beccajcampbell in what? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
51m
what is kindlegraph? #indiechat
Paperbook Princess ? @Paperbook_Blog
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@chel_c_cam That's what I want to do with my series <3 #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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Got to duck out from #indiechat for now! It was a slice! Thank you for sharing!
Lorna Suzuki ? @LornaSuzuki
51m
@SaraFawkes @beccajcampbell I have ZERO photo editing experience, and I've been able to use GIMP. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@KatGirl_Studio Cover design. Probably anything visual. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@Paperbook_Blog its an app that allows you to sign Kindle books. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@laurapauling it does take a lot of work but I think it's worth it #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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@chel_c_cam @SaraFawkes Nice! #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@MrsPearTree I always use paper for signings. And when I bring my ereader to a signing, I have the author sign the device! #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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As long as you can portray it realistically you know RT @chihuahuazero: I focus on more #LGBT issues than vanilla romance. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@chel_c_cam Lucky! I have the gimp installed, but other than simple things I can not wrap my head around it. #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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Signing off folks. Great chat. See you next week. HUGS #IndieChat
Christine Bryant ? @AuthorCKBryant
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There's your theme! @chihuahuazero: @LM_Preston I prefer to focus on more #LGBT issues than vanilla romance. #indiechat
SusanKayeQuinn ? @susankayequinn
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Gotta go, but it's been fun! Thanks to all for participating tonight! #indiechat
Karen A. Hooper ? @Karen_Hooper
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@susankayequinn Very true but definitely check genre standards for pricing. $.99 isn't the boom it used to be #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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Kindlegraph sounds great for a free program. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@beccajcampbell Get GIMP, some stock images and free fonts and there you go. Book cover :) #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@Paperbook_Blog see here's mine http://www.kindlegraph.com/books?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search=daemons+in+the+mist #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn Do you really? Where--on the back in permanent marker? #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
49m
@LM_Preston I hang out with LGBT people in the Internet and I had done research. :) #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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Thanks to everyone for stopping by!!! Gotta sleep. ;) #Indiechat
Megg Jensen ? @meggjensen
49m
Now I didn't say I liked the platform, lol! RT @Stacey_WB: @susankayequinn Really? they were messing with my prices. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@patricialynne07 There are still some things I can't do, but I mess around with it a lot. Strangely, I enjoy it. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@beccajcampbell Yeah it's free and has a ton of features I've never used, but I still learned to do my own stuff :-) #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@susankayequinn @LM_Preston Nah. I want to do some cisgender, hetreosexual protags also. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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i think it takes more design skill than just that RT @chel_c_cam: @beccajcampbell Get GIMP, stock images free font :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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There's a strong market for it RT @chihuahuazero: I hang out with LGBT people in the Internet and I had done research. :) #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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Laters, #indiechat peeps. Great talk tonight. #indiechat
RaShelle Workman ? @RaShelleWorkman
48m
Gosh, did time fly or what?! #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@chel_c_cam I've tried messing with it and somehow I managed to do a simple animation one time, but it was pure luck! LOL #indiechat
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
48m
Thanks all! Good night. #indiechat
Jeanette Battista ? @Battista_j
48m
I do see a lot who still need professional editing. #indiechat
Peg Robarchek ? @coachpegr
48m
@LM_Preston I was going to think you were magical if you did. It confused the heck out of me. #indiechat
Stacey W. Benefiel ? @Stacey_WB
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@chel_c_cam @beccajcampbell Ditto, GIMP is a good start (free!!) to decide if u want to move up 2more powerful/expensive programs #indiechat
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@srjohannes Sure. You've got to know something about design. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@srjohannes ya I'd have to agree with you. Having all the tools doesn't make you a designer persay. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn Absolutely! It definitely helps with my character development. I like to map out my character before #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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Night all, thanks for a great chat! #indiechat
Hilary Sierpinski ? @hpinski
47m
@susankayequinn ...I really devel into my series. It really makes my series come alive as I write it. #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
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@LM_Preston But I'm not sure if I can do an entire LGBT collection. I like variety. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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Even my distributor doesn't use them RT @Stacey_WB: I was thinking you were magical if you did. It confused the heck out of me. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
47m
thanks everyone for coming. Next week we celebrate @indeliblewriter Beach Bash w/new releases and giveaways! same time same place #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
46m
good night #indiechat great chat like always!
Elle Strauss ? @elle_strauss
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You should separate since 2 diff markets RT @chihuahuazero: I'm not sure if I can do an entire LGBT collection. I like variety. #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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Great idea! @KatGirl_Studio Grab a few author friends and make a sample anthology. #indiechat
Peg Robarchek ? @coachpegr
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It was fun, #indiechat!! Now I must go #edit!
Katie Klein ? @katiekleinbooks
46m
My covers are painted in Painter and the design layout is done in Indesign which is the industry standard program. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
46m
photoshopping skillds are key @KatGirl_Studio @beccajcampbell #indiechat #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes @indeliblewriter Good night too! Great chat! #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@srjohannes Design skill can be learned. Lol I'm living proof ;-D #indiechat @chel_c_cam @beccajcampbell
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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@srjohannes @beccajcampbell Yes! There is skill involved. I meant that it CAN be done for cheap. Guess that didn't come across. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
45m
@Paperbook_Blog anyone can. You "request it" and then I get a message and then "sign it" #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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RT @srjohannes: photoshopping skillds are key @KatGirl_Studio @beccajcampbell #indiechat #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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Well, take care all #indiechat
lmpreston ? @LM_Preston
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@SaraFawkes @srjohannes @chel_c_cam Ha ha! I might try it but wouldn't want to put something out there that wasn't quality. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@susankayequinn So it's still relevant? Good to know. Been wondering if it's worth trying! #indiechat
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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my Suffocate cover was >$200 - stock not original like Untraceable. @vlc_photo knows her stuff @chel_c_cam @beccajcampbell #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes ya, though I don't use Photoshop really. its text applications are not as good or as crisp as Indesign. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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funny i use photoshop and indesign interchangeably - ah! RT @KatGirl_Studio: #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@beccajcampbell @SaraFawkes I learned by experimenting. If you don't have the time, or inclination, it's better to hire someone #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@srjohannes I was actually comparing 2 printed books today same fonts. one done in PS and Word and the other in Indesign... #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@LM_Preston bye! #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
43m
@srjohannes Guess which one was better. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
43m
@srjohannes but PS doesn't have the same text options its especially lacking with justification and hyphenation tools. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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Had a nice time on #indiechat now it's time to finish #writing for today. Tissues are nearby as I'm sick again, ugh...
Sara Fawkes ? @SaraFawkes
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Well that was oodles of fun. Nice chatting w/ the #indiechat tweeplez. Now off to do something productive... maybe... we'll see. ;)
Patricia ? @patricialynne07
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@KatGirl_Studio i use indesign but also say im photoshopping :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes @vlc_photo @beccajcampbell Are you doing a reveal soon? #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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thx for coming @patricialynne07 @SaraFawkes @chel_c_cam #indiechat #writing@MrsPearTree #indiechat@beccajcampbell #indiechat #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes the only thing I do in PS lately is ads and dropping my watermark on my art. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
40m
thanks for coming! @chihuahuazero @coachpegr #indiechat@TheGiftedSeries #indiechat@hpinski #indiechat #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
40m
autography is better RT @Paperbook_Blog: what is kindlegraph? #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes Yes, good to meet and chat! #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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Thanks #indiechat authors - I learned a lot from y'all tonight :-)
Lori-Anne Poirier ? @MrsPearTree
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@srjohannes do you have a link to your designer? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@KatGirl_Studio So you'd recommend InDesign over PS? #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
39m
@srjohannes link? never heard of that. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@chel_c_cam for making covers? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@srjohannes looking forward to doing that cover post for you =^.^= #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
37m
I missed #indiechat. Do you guys always meet on Tuesdays?
Doug Solter ? @DougSolter
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@MaganVernon You have AWESOME FANS! @srjohannes #indiechat
K8 ? @Froze8
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@chel_c_cam are you looking for a program to make art or to layout books? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@KatGirl_Studio I have GIMP, but I'd like to get something with more options. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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@DougSolter Yes, at 9 Eastern. #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@chel_c_cam I make my art in Painter and then layout the book in Indesign. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@chel_c_cam I've never used GIMP #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn I'm not satisfied with "standard" YA romance, although I'm not sure if I'll dabble much in LGBT romance--yet. #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@chel_c_cam how about this. tell me exactly what you want to do and I'll advice you as to what program will work best for you. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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I gotta put the little guy to bed. Later! #indiechat #indiechat
Becca Campbell ? @beccajcampbell
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@KatGirl_Studio It's a free photo-editor, but doesn't have as many options as I'd like. #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
34m
@chihuahuazero what about romance with explosions, assassins and things that shouldn't exist? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@chel_c_cam what options are lacking that you would like? #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@srjohannes Sorry I missed #indiechat visited a friend today. Chat with you tomorrow :)
K8 ? @Froze8
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@KatGirl_Studio Perhaps I should check out more "spy fiction"? A bit outlandish for me, but... #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
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@srjohannes thats pretty cool, i will check them both out. thanks! #indiechat
Paperbook Princess ? @Paperbook_Blog
29m
Totally missing my #indiechat peeps. Gonna watch The Doctor, do some work, and read some #TeamAlien @MaganVernon
K8 ? @Froze8
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@chihuahuazero Cuz that's what my book Daemons in the mist has. It's romance but half the readership is male. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@KatGirl_Studio Hmm...perhaps I should check it out once I have an Amazon budget? #indiechat
Chihuahua Zero ? @chihuahuazero
27m
@chel_c_cam ok for layering pics you want to use Photoshop. for layout of text and books you want Indesign. #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@Froze8 Doctor Who for the win! #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@chihuahuazero you can read the first 7 chapters for free on my site http://www.katgirlstudio.com/book/daemons-in-the-mist-book/ #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
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@susankayequinn My Series is a 5 book series. Then I'll have one with the short story spin offs. I already have them written... #indiechat
AshleyNicole Shelton ? @TheGiftedSeries
25m
I need to head to dance class now peeps, ttyl #indiechat
Alicia Kat Dillman ? @KatGirl_Studio
25m
@chel_c_cam its up :) http://bit.ly/33uzgw #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@Froze8 ok :) #indiechat
Shelli (srjohannes) ? @srjohannes
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@srjohannes WOW. Soooo good. Bravo Vania! That's going to stand out among the "girl in frilly dress" covers that are everywhere #indiechat
Chelsea Cameron ? @chel_c_cam
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#indiechat