Most Valuable Writing Business Posts of 2012
My blogging vacation is wrapping up. I’ll be back next week with fresh content. As we head into 2013, though, I wanted to provide you with some of what I think are the most valuable posts dealing with the business side of writing that I’ve read this year.
Also, don’t miss the special discount I’m offering on the January session of my Twitter course. It starts in two days!
Click here to register for the Silver Level.
Click here to register for the Bronze Level.
What Do We Need to Know About Publishing Contracts?
For those of you who plan to traditionally publish, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t read Kristine Rusch’s series on deal breakers. Before you sign with a publisher (of any size), know what you’re willing to compromise on and what will make you walk away from a contract.
A Tale of Two Royalty Statements
How Should We Price Our Ebooks?
For those of you going indie, this is one of the single biggest ongoing arguments.
Pricing in 2013 by Dean Wesley Smith
How Much Should I Charge for My Ebook? by Catherine Ryan Howard
$0.99? $2.99? $9.99? My Answers to EBook Pricing Questions by Lindsay Buroker
EBook Pricing for Short Stories and Novellas by Lindsay Buroker
EBook Pricing Strategy for a Stand-Alone Novel by Lindsay Buroker
How Many Books A Year Should We Be Writing?
No matter what route you’re going, you’ll feel the pressure of this one.
Here’s my opinion on this. (Not everyone will agree with me.)
There’s a saying in business that you can have it fast, good, or cheap—pick two. Books are now being priced “cheap” compared to ten years ago, so we’re all hitting that point on the triangle. Which means we have to choose between fast and good. Sure, maybe you can write four, five, or more books a year. But will they be as good as if you’d only written one or two?
I’m not going to tell you which choice is right for you, but make sure you actually make the choice rather than giving in to peer pressure.
It’s Not Just About the Numbers by Janice Hardy (She includes links to many other posts on the topic, so I won’t repeat any of them.)
What Happens After Writing 3 or 4 Books a Year by Elizabeth Spann Craig
What Do Readers Want More? Quality or Quantity by Jody Hedlund
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Jan 03, 2013 @ 09:11:27
Hey girlfriend…do I still get to go to this Twitter course?? I’m about 75% past shingles, which is pretty good. 🙂
Also, I’m doing a Pimp & Promote tomorrow at More Cowbell when I announce the Twitter party. Come promote your class!
Jan 03, 2013 @ 13:47:40
Definitely, Jenny! I’d be thrilled to have you. Chad is auditing this round as well.
Thanks for the heads up about tomorrow’s pimp and promote. I’ll swing by!
Jan 03, 2013 @ 12:38:09
This is a great list! I love how you are bundling resources together. It will take me awhile to get through this one, though. There is a lot to read. 🙂
Jan 03, 2013 @ 13:50:54
Thanks 🙂 I’ve been reading like a crazy woman on certain topics the last six months, and I really wanted to pass along posts that highlighted what I’d found. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer on any of these questions, but I do think we really need to be informed.
Jan 03, 2013 @ 17:06:33
Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing, Marcy.
Jan 03, 2013 @ 17:40:08
Hi Marcy,
I hope you’re enjoying your “holiday”. 🙂
The information and links you’ve shared will be ones I’ll definitely read.
I’ve already copied your post into a file.
After I read the resource links, I’ll add them to my blog sidebar, and then I can refer to them again and again.
Thanks, Marcy!
Tracy
P.S. Happy New Year!
Jan 09, 2013 @ 16:27:48
I wanted to take your Twitter class, but I just couldn’t squeeze it in this time. Maybe next time.
Thanks for all the links. I’m going to peruse for awhile.
Jan 09, 2013 @ 16:57:28
If you want to take it in the future, let me know and I’ll see if I can set up another discount code 🙂