Further thoughts on the challenges and solutions around free book promotions

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RCC on challenges and solutions to free book promotions

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1. Problem: Annoyance when free stops

The beta version of my next book, The Haunting Lessons is on Wattpad for free. However, Christmas is here and I’ve got bills to pay and children who expect presents on Christmas morning. Odd, huh? Greedy little creatures.

I can’t leave it on Wattpad for free while I’m selling it elsewhere. Naturally, my first worry is that I’ll annoy Wattpad readers when I pull it on December 15th. I once saw a Wattpad reader characterize a writer’s move from free to paid as “a cash grab.” Ye gods! Alfred! My cape! My cowl! Polish my batarangs! Tonight I hunt Entitlement to its lair!

So, yeah. That’s a problem, but let’s not overstate it. It’s probably a minor quibble. Most people are reasonable. They’ll take an inch, but that doesn’t really mean they’ll take your shirt and your shoes, too.

Solution: Make concessions

I have warned readers…

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2 thoughts on “Further thoughts on the challenges and solutions around free book promotions”

  1. I think real fans want their favorite writers to make money. They want them to enjoy success and to “make it bit.” This is the internet, though. With every contrary, unpopular opinion, there’s a line around the corner waiting for a chance to have it.

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