Re: An e-reader/tablet buying question

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

You have only received feedback from a few people. Ask Jason to consider a general survey on his facebook or other social media sites. He needs to know the level of interest. He can then approach QVC.

He could make his question very general,because of branding laws.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

Self-published and Indie authors have a rough way to go with early adopters of e-readers. There has been a veritable tsunami of free and almost-free e-books from unknown authors for years now and discerning readers have been burned and ended up permanently down on such authors as a group, frankly; you probably know this, or if you didn't you should become aware. For many readers (who probably would not buy old technology or no-name readers in the first place), such a bundle included would turn them off. Other, less discerning customers would probably think it was as cool as the less desirable tech they just bought for $50.

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nomless · ‎03-10-2010

@Moonchilde wrote:
Self-published and Indie authors have a rough way to go with early adopters of e-readers. There has been a veritable tsunami of free and almost-free e-books from unknown authors for years now and discerning readers have been burned and ended up permanently down on such authors as a group, frankly; you probably know this, or if you didn't you should become aware. For many readers (who probably would not buy old technology or no-name readers in the first place), such a bundle included would turn them off. Other, less discerning customers would probably think it was as cool as the less desirable tech they just bought for $50.

You got that right. I no longer read self-pubbed books, and I am not happy that it's become exceedingly difficult, in some instances, to determine what is self-pubbed. The quality of most self-pubbed books is so bad it's not worth my time to keep reading them to find a few that might be good. I stick to traditionally published books and usually to authors I know I can depend on to deliver a well-written story.

nomless · ‎03-10-2010

@gardenman wrote:
If you were going to buy an e-reader/tablet and found out that those offered on QVC included a redemption code for ten novels from StoryBundle.com, would it increase the likelihood that you'd buy the e-reader/tablet from QVC, or play no role?

No, the offer would not influence my decision to buy a device. It is unlikely I would take advantage of the offer.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@nomless wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
Self-published and Indie authors have a rough way to go with early adopters of e-readers. There has been a veritable tsunami of free and almost-free e-books from unknown authors for years now and discerning readers have been burned and ended up permanently down on such authors as a group, frankly; you probably know this, or if you didn't you should become aware. For many readers (who probably would not buy old technology or no-name readers in the first place), such a bundle included would turn them off. Other, less discerning customers would probably think it was as cool as the less desirable tech they just bought for $50.

You got that right. I no longer read self-pubbed books, and I am not happy that it's become exceedingly difficult, in some instances, to determine what is self-pubbed. The quality of most self-pubbed books is so bad it's not worth my time to keep reading them to find a few that might be good. I stick to traditionally published books and usually to authors I know I can depend on to deliver a well-written story.

I will add - passing no judgment on the OP's book and writing talent, as I know nothing of them; not meaning to disparage the OP as an author.

My suggestion to any new self-pubbed or Indie author would be to go with Amazon's program(s) for new authors and let your book be distributed free/cheap *honestly* through their marketing. IMO that way you have the best chance of catching the notice of the type of discerning readers you want, who will become loyal to you with future books that may cost more.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

I have and will buy e-readers from Amazon.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@gardenman wrote:
If you were going to buy an e-reader/tablet and found out that those offered on QVC included a redemption code for ten novels from StoryBundle.com, would it increase the likelihood that you'd buy the e-reader/tablet from QVC, or play no role?

Thanks for any feedback. I've got a novel in the political thriller story bundle that's up now at Story Bundle and I'm encouraging Jason Chen, the founder of Story Bundle, to consider contacting QVC about offering bundles with sales here, much like QVC typically bundles covers/chargers, etc. Why not include a bundle of books with every e-reader/tablet? Story Bundle typically has bundles available for differing tastes, and could even create unique bundles for just the QVC customer. I think it could be a win for all involved.

Although it sounds like a great idea, its hard to target the Q audience with a good selection of books, I actually dislike the bundling they do here anyway.

It's a way to sell something you can buyelsewhere (ipads) anyway at an inflated price to allow for ezpay.

A certificate for the book of your choice or selection of genres may be better