Self publishing
The hardest part is selling online
In my self publishing journey
I’ve tackled many obstacles, most of them technical ones, and the one that
still remains the hardest is selling online. Most of my books have been sold
direct to customers at book signings and fairs.
Book signings at many
different venues, from book shops and libraries, to swimming pools and at the
dentist… so you’d think that sitting at a computer would be an easier option,
and yet online sales remain my nemesis.
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I’ve tried ebay,
where I came up against repeat listing charges.
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I’ve tried Etsy, where I sold a few, as well
as a few sheep…
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I’ve had my own
website, both with a shop and with links to mainstream book sellers, but again
only sold a few.
So what next?
Let’s have a bash at linking
to a well known book seller from my blog! So here goes, because if one thing
doesn’t go quite to plan it’s just a sign to do a U-turn and try something
else.
Here are a couple of linked book covers to get the ball
rolling:
