OK.. so here’s the deal. I am dipping my toe in the world of professional writing. I have reduced my hours at the library, and have one whole day a week to write. This means I have to make up the money I am not making in the corporate world in the free lance work. I am hoping this will be by selling a novel, but I am not going to count on that. So I have to explore other income streams.
My novels will still be free podiobooks, I am committed to that, but I was considering offering my novellette Magic and Gaslight as an audio download for the princely sum of $5. I’d love to hear what you think. It would probably operate on the honour system. You donate by PayPal and I send you to a link. I’d love to hear what you guys think- is that too pricey? Not pricey enough? I’m just starting out and would love some input.
Someone also suggested I could write a column. Though for who I again have no idea. If you have a suggestion or a need for a kiwi perspective on social media, podcasting or life then email me pip@pjballantine.net. Heck any suggestions about ways to make money writing would be great. Regardless I will be doing my 8 hours behind the computer, writing.
And that I find very, very exciting….
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Actualy I think its a good idea, Greg Crites the author of the “duncan the vampire slayer series”(http://www.veinarmor.com/joomla/) does the same thing with a lot of his books. has it worked? no idea but you should contact him and ask, he seems like a nice guy..
any how throw in a few good pictures of yourself and the fanboys will be beating down your door;)
but id find out how he sells em…the honour system only really works in a world with honor some knucklehead would likely publish the damn link….
Hello there,
I don’t think $5 dollars is that bad at all. I am terrible at making donations and such to people and things. But for you I will endevour to make a solid effort.
How about a small description of Magic And Gaslight though.
Well, you will be traveling and have traveled quite a bit. A column about your travels and various adventures in NZ and around the world could make an interesting column for along time to come. Especially if you write from a writer/NZ perspective.
Pip,
I have fallen in love with you and your writing. Your work is fabulous and if you continue to do what you love, the money will come. please remember the artform you have chosen is very NEW.
Try it and see. Most authors get paid little for a book, so this would be a plus. How has it worked out?