Now that Wingless is out I can finally sigh with relief. That was a crazy day! And I get to do it all over again in the fall 🙂
Taking a bit of a breather today I’m going to ask what your thoughts are on ebook sizes and prices? Back in the day a novella or shorts would have rarely gotten the time of day. But I love “test-driving” a new author on a short or novella. They tend to be .99-$3.99, which won’t break the bank. And if I don’t like the writing then I haven’t thrown away a ton of money.
Also, I’m over at author Tenaya Jayne’s today doing an interview. Stop by if you have time! http://tenayajayne.com/?p=343
Shelley Martin Fiction 
I love how low the price is for your ebook!!! I am going to buy it when I go home tonight and have a moment to breathe. 🙂
Miss you, love you, and I am so proud of you!!! 🙂
I miss you too, Monica! Thanks for the support!
Hey- great interview! I tried to leave a comment on the interview page, but wordpress was being difficult. 🙂
I had the same problem!
I have some kind of radical ideas about ebook pricing. But instead of writing a dissertation, I’ll give you three primary sources.
The Long Tail
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.10/tail.html
This is a critical concept to understand if you’re in the business of selling electronic goods. It’s not a short read, but vital vital vital. It’s important to understand, because it will come up, and you’ll the full context under your belt.
The Domino Project
This is a fascinating project run by Seth Godin, one of the best marketing minds of our day. And what’s more, the man is a prolific, successful author, so he knows that of which he speaks.
I love the ideas in this one, especially for new authors:
http://www.thedominoproject.com/2011/12/how-much-should-an-ebook-cost.html
And this one has some great thoughts on pricing, as well.
http://www.thedominoproject.com/2012/06/more-on-the-economics-of-the-self-published-book.html
I would definitely subscribe to Seth’s blog and the Domino Project if I were you. (I’m not you, and I still do. lol) It’s vital info for the industry you’ve chosen, and his ideas work. That’s why he’s so darn successful. 😉
Have a great weekend!
I actually have one of Seth’s books! Permission marketing 🙂 Very informative!
AWESOME!!!!
Hey Shelley, check with Rebecca Z about what price points for e-books sells best. She went to a talk about it at RWA12 where they had tracked sales for different books and showed which sold most copies and which made most money.