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Who do you publish through?

Discussion in 'Writer's Lounge' started by tirial, 21 Mar 2017.

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Where do you release your books?

  1. Amazon Kindle

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
  2. Kobo

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%
  3. Nook (if applicable)

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%
  4. Smashwords

    3 vote(s)
    42.9%
  5. Apple

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Other (please detail in the thread)

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. tirial

    tirial Member

    An easy question: which ebook stores do you make your books available through? I think most people here use Amazon, if they've come through bookangel, but are there any others that you would say were essential?
     
  2. Tregaron

    Tregaron Member

    I don't publish or even write often. When I did, I had some short stories in magazines, but I have no real desire to write for a living or to look them out and put them on Amazon or anywhere else.
     
  3. Quiet Sun

    Quiet Sun New Member

    Technically speaking, my work is published but it's published online in venues where I could be considered a ghost writer. Without intending it to happen at the outset, some of this work can be considered novella's. One place in particular has over a million members with daily views in the tens of thousands.

    When I do get around to writing something for the sole purpose of publishing it, I will probably go with Amazon.
     
  4. HattieMoon

    HattieMoon Member

    I have been told that Amazon's library service for Kindle users is quite lucrative. I don't know exactly how it works but there is money to be made from borrowers as well as buyers. You may want to try that?

    What would you write about?
     
  5. porridge

    porridge Member

    Guessing you don't use Amazon KDP, or you'd know the library service is part of it. Only problem: you want to get your book in it, you have to go Amazon-exclusive. Some authors make more going wide, 'specially sci-fi or adult.
     
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  6. jessica

    jessica Active Member

    I know Kobo is supposed to be very good for adult romance :oops: not that I read them or anything...
     
  7. Meryl

    Meryl Member

    KDP is great for beginners in publishing because they basically hold your hand throughout the entire process, but I've heard some people say that it's not a great idea to give your book exclusively to them because then you're essentially cutting yourself off from half of the market.
     
  8. When I self-publish I use Amazon (KDP and Createspace) and Smashwords.
     
  9. Are you allowed to give a link? I'd love to read it. When you upload your work onto one platform, are you barred from placing it elsewhere? I know Amazon offers more money to authors who are exclusive to them, but I'm not sure about other venues.
     
  10. Demi

    Demi Member

    I used to publish my books through many channels when I first started. However, after enrolling in the KDP program, I became limited to kindle only, but I don't mind I enjoy the program.
     
  11. Jordan

    Jordan Active Member

    I went to a writer's conference where they talked about the different publishing options. For most, two things factored into the decision: how widely they wanted the work available and their technical skills (or ability to hire someone with said technical skills).
     

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