Selling your own book requires some strategies and techniques. You can refer to the following suggestions:
1. Decide on the target audience: Decide which groups your book is targeted at, such as young people, middle-aged people, housewives, etc. Then design the content, style, and pricing according to the characteristics of these groups.
2. Create promotional materials: promotional materials, including posters, pamphlets, website links, etc., can be posted on major social platforms, social media, Douban, Zhihu and other websites to attract more readers.
3. Cooperate with a publishing house: You can cooperate with a publishing house to promote your book to the market through the publishing house's channels.
4. Open a physical bookstore: If you have enough funds and venues, you can consider opening a physical bookstore to attract more readers through the display and publicity of the physical store.
5. Participating in e-book competitions and publishing activities: You can participate in e-book competitions and publishing activities to gain more exposure and opportunities to promote your book to a wider readership.
6. Make use of online sales channels: You can sell your books through online sales channels such as Amazon, Jingdong, Dangdang, and other platforms to obtain more revenue.
Sorry, as a novel reader, I didn't visit Amazon directly or get information about 2014 book sales. However, according to some news reports and public data, Amazon's total sales in 2014 were about 80 billion US dollars, of which book sales accounted for a small portion, estimated to be about 15-20%.
To sell your story for a book, you need a compelling pitch. Outline the unique aspects of your story and explain why it would appeal to readers. Also, build an online presence to showcase your writing and attract attention.
First, make sure your novel is well-written and edited. Then, create an account on Book Walker and follow their submission guidelines. Promote your novel through social media and author platforms to increase visibility.
Selling your fiction book to a publisher requires a polished manuscript. Identify publishers that have published similar works and tailor your pitch to their preferences. Attend writing conferences and pitch sessions for better chances.
The amount you can sell your fiction book depends on many things. The publishing history, market demand, and marketing efforts also matter. In some cases, you might be lucky to get a decent offer, but in others, it could be a struggle to find a buyer at a good price.
To upload an e-book to sell on Amazon, you need to complete the following steps:
1 Create a seller account on Amazon. If you already have an Amazon account, you can log in directly with your existing account.
2 Create a new publication and choose the type of e-book to upload. There were many types of e-books to choose from, including novels, essays, poems, and so on.
3. Choose the e-book file format to upload. Amazon accepts a variety of e-book format, including browser, browser, and Word documents.
4. Set the title, description, price, and other information of the publication. This information will be used to display the publication on Amazon.
5 Check if the publication meets Amazon's requirements and confirm if it meets the requirements of the publication.
6. upload the e-book file. After uploading, the publication will appear on Amazon, where you can buy and sell e-books.
Please note that uploading an e-book requires a certain amount of time and effort and must comply with Amazon's rules and requirements. It is recommended to read Amazon's seller guide carefully before uploading and make sure that the uploaded e-book meets Amazon's requirements.
One reason could be that readers on kdp.amazon.com prefer longer, more immersive reads. Short stories might not offer the same level of engagement and entertainment as longer works. Also, marketing and discoverability could be issues - they might not get as much promotion or be as easy to find among the vast selection of books.