"They don't have a printing unit in the UK? I'd think since the amazons in different countries appear to operate as individuals, as in royalties coming from each branch as separate from the others, I'd assume…"
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Stanley S. Thornton replied to W.J. O'Neil's discussion 'Book Printing Prices' in the group Self PublishingStanley S. Thornton replied to W.J. O'Neil's discussion 'Book Printing Prices' in the group Self Publishing"I have just published my new book. I'm using Createspace for paperbacks for Amazon and LSI for paperbacks and hardcovers for general distribution. The book is 256 pages. LSI charges $4.80 per paperback and $11.39 per hardcover…"
Stanley S. Thornton replied to PJ Sterling's discussion 'Thoughts/Ideas: Author/Author Marketing +' in the group Self Publishing"My second book is THIS close to release. It's a fantasy novel. For this book, I have created my own publishing company, Mystic Dragon Publishing. So far, It is going to cost me a fraction of what it did to go with another…"
Stanley S. Thornton commented on Pat Culler's blog post 'Pre-paid book publishers'"Yes, publishers usually ask you to pay in full for book orders. They have to pay their book printers up front, so they want their money up front."
Stanley S. Thornton replied to PJ Sterling's discussion 'Thoughts/Ideas: Author/Author Marketing +' in the group Self Publishing"Last week or so, I recieved a letter from Google, advertising Google Adwords. They offered $100 free advertising. At first I ignored the letter, but still kept it. on the 15th I called their 800 number and talked to a…"
Stanley S. Thornton replied to Olive Peart's discussion 'Book Layout using word' in the group Self Publishing"I've got to ask...because it's driving me crazy...My first book was 116 pages with the font being calibri 14 point. The current book I am writing is calibri 12 point, and is 170 pages so far, and i'm aiming at 250 pages. I…"
Stanley S. Thornton commented on Authors.com's group 'Self Publishing'"Andrea, did they mention if they put your book on other stores? the only thing i like about my publisher, is they made my book available all over the world...they just didn't tell anyone it's out there..so they know to search the…"
Stanley S. Thornton replied to W.J. O'Neil's discussion 'Book Printing Prices' in the group Self Publishing"i hear, especially for a small production, that you might go through amazon.com. I think they have a good package for paperback and ebook. but if you are just planning to make a few copies for relatives, and not producing them for public…"
Stanley S. Thornton left a comment for Stanley S. Thornton"Wow, on Amazon.com.uk, for my paperback, and it showed up on the bestseller list:
#7 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Holidays > Christmas.
It won't be there long, but for now, I get to be…"
"I did two indi book stores and you are right they want 40% off the top. I did two book signings and sold a few books. The topic of the book in question is a big factor as to where you can market it. I am also going to go to the…"
Stanley S. Thornton replied to Stanley S. Thornton's discussion 'Problem with my publisher' in the group Self Publishing"That's a good idea...I had considered talking to clubs like the women's club, Kiwis, ect...but with my book, it's too controversial a topic. You can also speak to independent book stores about consignments. …"
"I am going to try something really outside the box with my book. It is a Christmas Book and I am going to ask the local schools if they would be interested in a fundraising project. They always sell cookie dough and candy bars etc. …"
Stanley S. Thornton replied to Stanley S. Thornton's discussion 'Problem with my publisher' in the group Self Publishing"yes, with self-publish, they do very little to help the authors...I am still struggling with my book to get it noticed. I have been investing time with Amazon, setting up an Author Central account, and the like...and the Author Central account helps…"
"I was burned by PublishAmerica on my first book. Now I am working with CreatSpace. they are great much lower cost if you want them to do things for you. They did a wonderful job creating a cover for my new Book and they now offer a…"
"I see that your experience is much like mine at Publish America. They do the same thing but they do not charge as much. Yes the life of a new writer is hard. No one respects us or our writting. Even when you try to get on…"
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A Poem I Wrote:
Posted on October 17, 2011 at 8:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is a poem I wrote a long time ago. A friend of mine was so touched, she had a plaque made. she had it engraved in gold letters, on a colored copper plate, and set into a solid oak frame. It looked so beautiful, I actually considered marketing copies of it...well, until I found out they would have had to sell for $120 each. I usually don't tend to share my poetry, mostly because I'm my worst critic, and I don't think any of my poetry is good enough. But then, this is a…
Continue Writing for Children...
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 12:42am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Okay, I'm working on a children's book, but i'm not sure what words I can use. When I was a kid, cartoons suggested that children had brains. Starting with my own kids, cartoons were being dumbed down. The last time I watched modern cartoons, they were making cartoons for preteens, that sounded more like cartoons for 4 year olds. This makes it hard for me to know what words I can use, and expect my audience to comprehend.
The children's book I am working on, I guess is…
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- At 4:02pm on October 12, 2011,
Chuck Keyes (The Chuck!) said… Stanley, welcome aboard, …from The Chuck!
I write sci-fi novels filled with adventure, mystery, romance, drama, horror, and many more genres all mixed in... Sci-fi for everyone to enjoy. I'm also a published poet. When you have a moment, please check out my Authors page and a few of my videos and blogs I've recently added. Many of my blogs consist of free to read enjoyable sci-fi stories I plan to unite within a book. Let me know if you'd like to become friends.The Chuck!
- At 8:40pm on October 12, 2011,
Kay Elizabeth said… Hi Stanley! Great to have you here and a warm welcome to Authors.com. :) It’s a very friendly community. We’d love it if you could drop by this thread please and tell us how you discovered Authors.com. :) Don't miss the Groups here!
- At 12:13am on October 17, 2011,
scribbler said… - Nice to meet you Stanley. Welcome aboard. :) I hope you enjoy being amongst us and I’ll look forward to hearing more about your writing.
- At 3:00am on October 17, 2011, Stanley S. Thornton said…
- thank you for the welcome...
- At 7:43am on October 24, 2011, Stanley S. Thornton said…
I know have a facebook page for my book...i'm guessing one page per book...
http://www.facebook.com/christianitymythsandlegends?skip_nax_wizard=true
- At 4:29am on April 5, 2012, Stanley S. Thornton said…
Wow, on Amazon.com.uk, for my paperback, and it showed up on the bestseller list:
#7 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Holidays > Christmas.
It won't be there long, but for now, I get to be excited...
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