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How much to you sell your first book?

Posted: 31 Jul 2011, 05:35
by Inspiro Assistant
I am intrigued, how much you are going to sell your very first book.

Posted: 01 Aug 2011, 14:21
by StephenKingman
Can you make the question in the title a bit clearer please?

Posted: 02 Aug 2011, 03:19
by Inspiro Assistant
If I write a book and I'm going to sell it on the market, how much would I sell it?
StephenKingman wrote:Can you make the question in the title a bit clearer please?

Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 15:42
by Tip the Bottle
first book, anything they offer. Maybe get something added to the contract that if the book becomes a best seller you get more money or part of the profits.

Posted: 08 Aug 2011, 23:06
by BWilanumoslo
it can depend on individual interests

but for a descent book i would love to pay 5$ to 10$

Posted: 09 Aug 2011, 03:35
by Inspiro Assistant
Which company is the best to sell your books? I can be on ebay?
Tip the Bottle wrote:first book, anything they offer. Maybe get something added to the contract that if the book becomes a best seller you get more money or part of the profits.

Posted: 09 Aug 2011, 07:50
by Tip the Bottle
Inspiro Assistant wrote:Which company is the best to sell your books? I can be on ebay?
Tip the Bottle wrote:first book, anything they offer. Maybe get something added to the contract that if the book becomes a best seller you get more money or part of the profits.
I'm no where near an expert on this but it's my understanding that inspiring writers often submit a manuscript to many publisher is hope that one will pick it up. You also want to submit your manuscript to appropriate publishers, meaning you're not going to submit that horror story to company that publishes love stories.

There are publishing houses out there that you can pay to publish and sell your book but seeing as anyone can do this and thee is no editor, make of it what you will.

Try googling "How do I get a book published" you'll likely get a more accurate answer than mine.

Posted: 10 Aug 2011, 03:23
by Inspiro Assistant
Thank you. Do you also write like most of the members here?
Tip the Bottle wrote:
Inspiro Assistant wrote:Which company is the best to sell your books? I can be on ebay?
Tip the Bottle wrote:first book, anything they offer. Maybe get something added to the contract that if the book becomes a best seller you get more money or part of the profits.
I'm no where near an expert on this but it's my understanding that inspiring writers often submit a manuscript to many publisher is hope that one will pick it up. You also want to submit your manuscript to appropriate publishers, meaning you're not going to submit that horror story to company that publishes love stories.

There are publishing houses out there that you can pay to publish and sell your book but seeing as anyone can do this and thee is no editor, make of it what you will.

Try googling "How do I get a book published" you'll likely get a more accurate answer than mine.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011, 10:04
by Maud Fitch
Usually a publisher sets the price of your book, based on page count, popularity and type of book. The cost is directly related to the cost of production. However, with self-publishing you can order any quantity and set the retail price, e.g. 400-plus pages approx AU$23.95 per paperback as well as corresponding royalties. Check out the website of Xlibris Book Publishing for some more answers to your question.

Posted: 13 Aug 2011, 03:26
by Inspiro Assistant
Thanks for the tip Maud! Are you Australian?

Posted: 13 Aug 2011, 09:04
by Maud Fitch
Inspiro Assistant wrote:Thanks for the tip Maud! Are you Australian?
Yes, I am. And what part of this wonderful world do you live in?

Posted: 14 Aug 2011, 00:22
by Inspiro Assistant
I am from Philippines! I find Australian as sweet people.
Maud Fitch wrote:
Inspiro Assistant wrote:Thanks for the tip Maud! Are you Australian?
Yes, I am. And what part of this wonderful world do you live in?

Posted: 16 Aug 2011, 18:41
by Gfilm
Someone asked this and I answered in details ad gave a link for info on the writing thread.

It depends alot with your material.

Stephanie Meyer was able to sell her first book for 800k.

But unless your is somewhat original and has some new angle, not as much.

Good luck.