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Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

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Almost every traditionally published book goes up for preorder before it comes out. However, the advice surrounding preorders can be confusing for indie authors. Some indies say preorders are critical. Others say having a preorder for your book can hurt sales.
Who is right?
Should you set up a preorder for your book? Are preorders a good idea or a bad idea?
Preorders can help or hurt, depending on what kind of author you are.
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What kind of author is helped by a preorder
  • Why preorders are so important for some authors
  • How to make the most of your preorder window

Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn the benefits and drawbacks of making your book available for preorder before its launch date.

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Chapters

1. Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders (00:00:00)

2. Pros of Setting Up a Preorder (00:00:53)

3. Cons of Setting Up a Preorder (00:07:49)

4. Preorder Recommendations (00:10:30)

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Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

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Almost every traditionally published book goes up for preorder before it comes out. However, the advice surrounding preorders can be confusing for indie authors. Some indies say preorders are critical. Others say having a preorder for your book can hurt sales.
Who is right?
Should you set up a preorder for your book? Are preorders a good idea or a bad idea?
Preorders can help or hurt, depending on what kind of author you are.
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What kind of author is helped by a preorder
  • Why preorders are so important for some authors
  • How to make the most of your preorder window

Listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn the benefits and drawbacks of making your book available for preorder before its launch date.

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders (00:00:00)

2. Pros of Setting Up a Preorder (00:00:53)

3. Cons of Setting Up a Preorder (00:07:49)

4. Preorder Recommendations (00:10:30)

448 episodes

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