[stylist] Introduction

[Applebutter Hill]

Ann,
Yes, Amazon buys up everything. They also own the Goodreads site and I think
Shelfari, both of which connect readers and books. And, they own ACX which
connects indie authors with people who want to use their speaking/reading
voices to make a living. That's the next thing for me to look into when I
have a mo *grin*

It sounds like you have several options in terms of niche markets to pursue
with your book. Do you offer presentations on motivation and healing?
Donna
Donna

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 4:50 PM
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    Thanks for the info.  I didn't know Create Space was owned by Amazon
although I should have figured it out!
     My book is about my personal journey from blindness to vision with
sections on healing ourselves and drug-free solutions using essential oils.
Ann


-----Original Message-----
From: Applebutter Hill
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 12:23 PM
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Ann,
Create Space is an Amazon company, so the payments are made by Amazon in
accordance with how you've set it up. I selected electronic transfer, so the
money goes right into our bank account. If you want checks, I believe
there's an extra fee. I'm doing all my own promotions, but Create Space does
offer some promotional services like press release and video promo. I
figured I'd do what I can do first. I get more sales from Amazon directly
than from Create Space. Being an Amazon company though, you are charged less
for having it on Amazon than if you used other POD services.

What kind of book is it?
Donna


-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 7:17 PM
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    Thanks. Do you get many orders from Create Space? Do your payment checks
for the sales come from Create Space or from Amazon? Did  you pay anyone to
help with your promotion?
Thanks.
Ann


-----Original Message-----
From: Applebutter Hill
Sent: Sunday, March 2, 2014 6:19 PM
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Ann,
It's a flat percentage. BTW, if people spend more than $35 on Amazon, they
can get shipping free.

The author price has to be calculated based on your page count, dimensions
of book and so on. The cost of shipping to you goes down as the quantity
goes up, but the book price remains the same. I think you have to buy $5,000
to get a lower book price. For instance, my book is 344 pages, 6" x 9" and
black & white interior with the cream paper. My price per one hundred is
$5.70. This includes the shipping, and of course you aren't getting any
author royalties when you are the purchaser.

On Amazon, The Heart of Applebutter Hill  sells for $12.59 & customers who
buy it in print can get the Kindle version for 99 cents. On Create Space
itself, it is priced at the list price, which is $13.95.
HTH,
Donna

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:01 PM
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    Hi Donna,
     I understand that they take 40 percent plus the manufacturing cost of
the book for being on Amazon.  So when Amazon sells a book, are there any
additional charges from Amazon or for shipping or does that all come out of
the 40 percent?  Also, when purchasing author copies, is that the
manufacturing price or do they add to it?  Thanks.
Ann


-----Original Message-----
From: Applebutter Hill
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 6:37 PM
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Ann,
I published my first novel The Heart of Applebutter Hill last spring/summer
and I used Create Space. What are you wondering about?
Donna

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 3:56 PM
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Subject: [stylist] Introduction

Hello Everyone,
     I am in the process of finishing my first book and am considering self
publishing.
     Wondering if anyone has experience with Create Space or knows of
soemthing better?  I do have some Create Space questions which could
certainly be asked off list if necessary.
     Also, I am doing references in the back of my book.  When I look on
Amazon, it seems as if the whole publisher's name is not there, nor is the
state.  Is there  any easy way to look those up?
     More later.
Ann
Ann Bliss
Intuitive Healer
Emotional Release
Pain Management
Stress Reduction
www.youreternalessence.com
www.basicenergyhealing.com
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