So this week I get a reality check. Anyone want to take bets on whether I'm delusional or if I might be onto something. Say WHAT? You say...
Well see THIS WEEK I am offering up my first FOR FREE and releasing my second in my Shot in the Light serial.
The questions go something like this:
Can I give it away? (how many downloads will I get with that FREE pricetag?)
And if I DO give it away, will it lead to PURCHASES?
I could use all of your HELP on that front. [Note: This is the BIGGER favor] Anyone willing to share THIS, would be HUGELY appreciated!
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The LITTLER favor:
Could you please, even if I sent you one for free, click BUY on Thursday. It's free. It's easy. And I am HOPING that click will help me get a good ranking on the old free book thing... It is one of those things Amazon adds to their promo algorithm.
In Other Attempts...
I sent a copy of book 2 to anyone who reviewed book 1 by yesterday—I don't know what the 'sweet spot' is for number of reviews, but I DO know that Amazon takes it into account when they are promoting. I think if there are enough reviews, then THEY do my advertising FOR ME. That's where I want to be. But I think the number of reviews needed is like 30.
It got a couple people to post reviews, so it worked on some level.
16 comments:
This Thursday, you say? Sure!! Thank you lovely Tart!! Take care
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The common wisdom is that offering the first of a serial for free leads to sales of the rest, assuming readers get hooked.
It's also a trend for some readers to wait to see if a serial is finished before getting committed. I know I do that. More than once I've gotten burned by series that stopped mid-story. So you might see a jump in sales once the entire series is out, and you should probably do a big promotion when the final chapter is available.
First one free gets people hooked and they buy the others. Be glad to give you a shout-out on Thursday!
So the first book in the series is free on thursday?
I think this is a great idea--free on the first. Hook them and reel them in.
I'm working on a review and YES I'll download on Thursday.
Might need a reminder (think I'm losing my brain cells), but will definitely hit buy on Thursday. Will you post again Thursday as a reminder?
Will do, it's the least I can do, as I am behind on everything else!
Good luck!
Please remind us on Thursday!
I'm already looking forward to reading part two!
I know that I have gone onto purchase more books in a series after reading the first for free. It's a tough decision but I think in the new market it is a fantastic marketing tactic.
Click buy on Thursday? Easy peasy. Will do!
Writer In Transit
If the first book in a series is good I will always buy the others, free or not. Giving away for free is a good hook to sell your other books. Good luck! Send out a reminder on Thursday and I will do my part.
You guys rock! I will absolutely remind you Thursday!
I'll be only too happy to click BUY on Thursday. And by the way I am SO SORRY I haven't had a chance to read and review A Shot in the Light yet. I promise to as soon as possible.
“It is not safe to be the enlightened one”.
I know this truth well.
I have the gift or shall I say curse, of vision.
Sometimes I wish that, I could not tell.
Of course I'll help, both with the graphic and the download. Now can you help me with some extra reading time? Thanks.
Tina @ Life is Good
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