May 16, 2019
Valerie Ihsan explains what Pre-orders are, how they work, and whether you should do them, or not.
Show Notes:
Hello Indie Authors!
This is Episode 11, and it's 5/15/2019 as I record this.
Today I'm talking about Pre-Orders.
But first a personal update:
• I've written another three sections to The Nitty Gritty of Self
Publishing.
• I'm doing a time audit to find all the places my time hides, or
places where I waste it.
• Been doing quite a bit of WW work this week to get reintroduced
to the organization and help the current co-chair take a little off
her plate.
• Did a lot of yard work over the weekend. Weeding and reclaiming
spaces that had been covered over by ivy vines and shiny geranium.
Hoping to create a pretty seating area.
• Doing some backlog work and ordered print copies of my books for
events this summer.
No NEW PATRONS this week:
Thank you to all my patrons! Remind folks that all of my patrons,
at any level, get a Connection Video the first Monday of every
month, so if you want to connect with me in this way, join me on
Patreon.
The support of my patrons on Patreon helps make this show and other
projects possible. Plus, being a patron of the arts is a totally
cool thing to do. Joining my Patreon community also gets you
sneak peeks into my creative world, allows you to interact with me
directly, and rewards you with exclusive bonus content
you can't get anywhere else. For less than the cost of a tasty
hot beverage or a pack of gum, as low as a $1/month, you too can
become a patron of the arts, and me! Find me at
Patreon.com/valerieihsan.
Resources/reviews:
Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing 101 course
For education on business, I'm loving the Uncomplicate Your
Business podcast with Racheal Cook, MBA. If you do any author
related services like coaching, or your day job centers on
heart-centered services that you provide, this might be a great
resource for you.
I'm (still) reading:
I'm finishing up Become a Successful Indie Author: Work Toward Your
Writing Dream by Craig Martelle. Almost done with Newsletter Ninja
and will be starting up Wired for Joy next. Recommended by Becca
Syme to me in our 1 on 1 coaching session.
I'm listening to a new podcast called The Dream recommended by
Rachael Herron of The Writers Well podcast and How Do You Write?
Podcast.
Main topic: Preorders