Comments on: Giveaways: Amazon & Goodreads

By: Genene

Genene — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:06:34 +0000

Hope I didn’t confuse things! Please note my above comment is for giveaways I do myself–NOT for those sponsored by RPP.

By: Genene

Genene — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:01:47 +0000

I’ve used giveaways as part of my long-term strategy to let potential readers know about the books I write. One thing to be aware of when giving away print books: the cost of the printed book PLUS postage. I live in the U.S. and so limit giveaways of print books to the U.S. because postage out of the country is expensive–$40 or more per book. Even postage in the U.S. can run $4.00 or more per book, depending on weight and where the book is going. I still like these giveaways, but also pay attention to the total cost and figure that into my marketing/promotion budget.

By: Chris Young

Chris Young — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:55:51 +0000

Giveaways are a great way to promote your books. This works best if the author has multiple releases. A giveaway can drive interest in your books.