tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post4917047519197349956..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Don't Let Promo Fall By the Wayside by Jannine GallantAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-9286478126972781162014-09-15T10:13:19.671-04:002014-09-15T10:13:19.671-04:00I wasn't thrilled with my results, Donna. The ...I wasn't thrilled with my results, Donna. The one thing I haven't tried is a newsletter. I guess because I have a hard time believing anyone would want to read it! Whatever you're doing, it's working, so I wouldn't stop!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-16835854357897448152014-09-13T07:46:54.698-04:002014-09-13T07:46:54.698-04:00Promo is so time consuming, henna, Jannine? I have...Promo is so time consuming, henna, Jannine? I have not tried eBookSoda. I suppose that can be hit or miss. It sounds like it's worth trying. Promoting with my newsletter, on social networks and at conferences seem to work best for me at the moment. I'm always open to new ideas. Donna Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432598670605984687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-40036569681687434872014-09-04T11:08:30.865-04:002014-09-04T11:08:30.865-04:00Thanks, Leah. Hope you enjoy it! Results so far: 3...Thanks, Leah. Hope you enjoy it! Results so far: 3 sales on day one. 5 sales on day two when the eBookSoda ad ran. 1 sale so far this morning. Worth the $5 (which I just discovered has now gone up in price to $10)? I'm not sure. I've also been posting in FB groups and have a couple of groups tweeting away about this sale. Not sure what got me the handful of sales. It sure isn't spectacular results any way you slice it but better than no sales at all! I'm waiting to hear how Ally does with Book Bub. Should be an interesting comparison.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72975634904993435572014-09-04T06:26:40.349-04:002014-09-04T06:26:40.349-04:00Would love to hear your results, Jannine. And than...Would love to hear your results, Jannine. And thanks for the tip about the sale. Just grabbed a copy!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70767026945708307482014-09-03T11:36:58.504-04:002014-09-03T11:36:58.504-04:00I hope so too, Jannine! I will try to remember to ...I hope so too, Jannine! I will try to remember to share on AHA Chat. If you think about it after the 9th and I haven't posted, holler at me. :)Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-35636141185386650882014-09-02T16:37:39.047-04:002014-09-02T16:37:39.047-04:00Glad I could jog you, Diane!
Thanks,Judy. I hope ...Glad I could jog you, Diane!<br /><br />Thanks,Judy. I hope the site helps with sales.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-75056160863409041852014-09-02T16:12:13.944-04:002014-09-02T16:12:13.944-04:00eBookSoda sounds as if it has possibilities! Thank...eBookSoda sounds as if it has possibilities! Thanks for the suggestion--and good luck on the book sales, too!The Word Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283938312275406325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-63977061787802448042014-09-02T15:08:11.403-04:002014-09-02T15:08:11.403-04:00I've been remiss promoting my older books. Tha...I've been remiss promoting my older books. Thanks for the reminder, Jannine.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-67989813749081884112014-09-02T14:40:13.188-04:002014-09-02T14:40:13.188-04:00Raquel, seeing actual sales does make the promo ea...Raquel, seeing actual sales does make the promo easier. Thanks for stopping by!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50221190152300885832014-09-02T14:31:57.061-04:002014-09-02T14:31:57.061-04:00Its been a bit of a learning curve for me. I think...Its been a bit of a learning curve for me. I think sales and stuff make it a little easier though. :)<br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> Edge of Your Seat Stories </b></a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-34286927665616328542014-09-02T13:45:15.982-04:002014-09-02T13:45:15.982-04:00Thanks, Chrys. Check back in comments in a couple ...Thanks, Chrys. Check back in comments in a couple of days. I'll let you know if eBookSoda helps with sales.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-20335030090959197192014-09-02T12:10:40.994-04:002014-09-02T12:10:40.994-04:00I think it's always good to promote an older b...I think it's always good to promote an older book to upstart sales for it, and you could get new readers with it that'll be interested in your new book(s). <br /><br />I've never heard of eBookSoda. So thank you for letting us know about that!<br /><br />Good luck with your promo!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-58414662047867224312014-09-02T11:53:42.928-04:002014-09-02T11:53:42.928-04:00I always wonder that, too, Alison. But the 99 cent...I always wonder that, too, Alison. But the 99 cent sales I've done have netted me a handful of sales only instead of thousands. The thing is, out of those thousands, I bet we're lucky if a few hundred actually read the book!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88244044249515113432014-09-02T11:10:50.415-04:002014-09-02T11:10:50.415-04:00I'm so glad other readers are enjoying An Unce...I'm so glad other readers are enjoying An Uncertain Destiny - I certainly did! As to promo, endurance race sums it up for me. I try to do a little bit every now and then, I really do, but I doubt it's very effective. I did a major campaign, including a couple of paid spots, when I released my last book. They probably had an effect on the massive number of downloads. Only problem was those were all FREE downloads. I wonder what would have happened if I'd initially charged $.99. Maybe I'd be rolling in dough. LOLAlison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50292326874955808762014-09-02T09:32:32.683-04:002014-09-02T09:32:32.683-04:00Thanks, Margo!Thanks, Margo!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-79172737247523518962014-09-02T09:12:30.270-04:002014-09-02T09:12:30.270-04:00Me too, hate every 'foot' of the promo rac...Me too, hate every 'foot' of the promo race. Now for the book. I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is one fabulous book. It deserves major, major sales!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-22303922649471020482014-09-02T08:22:35.619-04:002014-09-02T08:22:35.619-04:00Liz, I'd have to agree with you. Promo makes m...Liz, I'd have to agree with you. Promo makes me crazy--except this blog! LOL Love this group!<br /><br />Ally, I'll be VERY curious to hear how you do with Book Bub. I've heard awesome success stories and people not so thrilled with their results. Hope you'll be in the first category! :)Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85611659097641768232014-09-02T08:13:08.283-04:002014-09-02T08:13:08.283-04:00I agree about promo, it's a never ending proce...I agree about promo, it's a never ending process, but I've decided to accept that and have fun with it. :)<br /><br />I tried ebook soda and didn't notice a bump in sales, but for the price, definitely worth a try. For the money, the best promo site I've found is ENT. I have always seen results with that one and made more than my money back. For the first time, I'm going to have a book with Book Bub. The publisher I signed with got a spot for Death Notice on Sept 9th. It's pricey, but they'll take it out of my royalties and pay it up front. They've assured me I'll make more than my money back, so we'll see. <br /><br />Fabulous reviews, Jannine. I'm SO happy for you. Sometimes, the greatest success is just touching someone with your words. I have An Uncertain Destiny, and I definitely hope to read it soon. Good luck with your promo!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90058322214836750142014-09-02T08:09:50.911-04:002014-09-02T08:09:50.911-04:00I'm glad to hear about that, and I'm so th...I'm glad to hear about that, and I'm so there with you on promo. Not only is it a long race, I hate every foot of it!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com