Goodreads Giveaway!


Yep, it’s that time – time to add your name to the Goodreads Giveaway for DEBBIE! The contest runs for two weeks, via Goodreads, and you can click and enter right here.

DEBBIE is a cute story about an indomitable little ferret who is learning about her new home. Charlie the cat acts as her mentor, but never, ever when Andrew is around – humans couldn’t possibly conceive that animals DO understand and communicate. And watch television, among other things!

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Debbie by Conny Manero

Debbie

by Conny Manero

Giveaway ends March 30, 2013.

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It Adds Up: The “Real” Cost of Self-publishing


I’ve seen several references to the article cited here, and IMHO – it’s pretty far off base. NO ONE in his right mind would pay this much! What do you think?

M.E. Kinkade

I found this Bloomberg article on the costs that (can) go into self-publishing really interesting. I don’t think it’s 100% accurate in all cases (for example, some of their steps are skippable or there are cheaper options out there), but it is a good snapshot. Just like the article I found about how much you can expect to earn at each “level” of self-publishing success, I felt this article provided a good benchmark.

In summary:

  • Editing: $500 – $1,460
  • Cover art: $200
  • Interior design: $0 – $1,400
  • Book printing: $6.77/book -> $8,800
  • eReader formatting software: $39
  • Single ISBN: $125
  • Kirkus Review: $550
  • Website: $2,300
  • Color business cards: $45
  • Press release printing: $100
  • Facebook announcement: $300
  • Direct mail: $1,000
  • Distribution: $200 up front (plus a cut)
  • One-stop shop: $5,000 – $6,000

Potential total (leaving out distribution and one-stop shop figures): $13,959 – $16,219

Ouch.

Even considering that I wouldn’t do some…

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