tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post4247058136550729661..comments2023-12-21T04:19:28.747-06:00Comments on Romantic Suspense Author, Sandra K. Marshall: What Do You Consider Too High to Pay for E-books?Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-47749810416478520262012-09-08T22:39:44.225-05:002012-09-08T22:39:44.225-05:00Hi Erotica, She Wrote,
Thank you for coming by an...Hi Erotica, She Wrote,<br /><br />Thank you for coming by and leaving a comment. Good luck with your career.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-32823469522452785052012-09-07T14:28:15.974-05:002012-09-07T14:28:15.974-05:00Hi Sandra,
A much debated subject these days and ...Hi Sandra,<br /><br />A much debated subject these days and like some folks have voiced already I think the price of the eBook depends on the book's length. <br /><br />Just recently I saw a full length novel (140K) priced at $11.99 and I'm thinking, "wow, that's a little pricy", but if the author feels it warrants that then more power to him/her. <br /><br />All my eBook are novellas and tend to be under 20K so I always price them low so they sell, besides, I'm a new author and for now I'm more interested in getting people exposed to my writing, making money is secondary.<br /><br />:D<br /><br />Thanks for posting.Romance, She Wrotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381914507188434880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-52451585466814518522012-09-03T09:27:54.237-05:002012-09-03T09:27:54.237-05:00Wow, Dale. Now, that's an interesting thought...Wow, Dale. Now, that's an interesting thought. Thanks for coming by. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-13892263662154096072012-09-03T09:03:27.524-05:002012-09-03T09:03:27.524-05:00Hi, Sandy. Interesting topic, and I agree with wha...Hi, Sandy. Interesting topic, and I agree with what you said about the complexity of prepping eBooks. The convenience of having them at your beck and call in one handy reading device offsets the cost of print publishing in my mind.<br />So, I'd pay roughly the same price for an eBook as for a print book.<br />It's a wild new world in book publishing and will take a few more years to sort out, so let's all strap in and hang on.<br />Cheers,<br />Dale ThompsonPat Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190006506963492515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-68093082395545144412012-09-02T23:47:53.790-05:002012-09-02T23:47:53.790-05:00Thanks, Laura. I agree. If the book is 400 pages...Thanks, Laura. I agree. If the book is 400 pages I wouldn't mind paying $9.99 for it if it's well written. It would cost that much for a print. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-3222112071058596462012-09-02T23:00:32.703-05:002012-09-02T23:00:32.703-05:00I think that in part it depends on the length of t...I think that in part it depends on the length of the book. -lauraHistorical Writer/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723590041615635358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-64218610121668815882012-09-02T18:35:14.344-05:002012-09-02T18:35:14.344-05:00I agree, Linda. Thanks for coming by. I agree, Linda. Thanks for coming by. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-28126753683783597312012-09-02T18:28:21.307-05:002012-09-02T18:28:21.307-05:00I won't pay more than $9.99 for an ebook and f...I won't pay more than $9.99 for an ebook and for me to pay that it has to be a well-known author. I prefer to pay $6.00 for full reads and $2.99 for novellas.<br />Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-58289457369699145352012-09-02T18:10:58.447-05:002012-09-02T18:10:58.447-05:00Thank you, Casey. I didn't know about the rec...Thank you, Casey. I didn't know about the recovery. <br /><br />Good prices, K. T. Thanks for coming by. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-45127608966957095012012-09-02T17:10:40.668-05:002012-09-02T17:10:40.668-05:00My books are between 99 cents and 4.99My books are between 99 cents and 4.99Kt bishophttp://www.kenibird.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-87445568612865402112012-09-02T16:51:03.859-05:002012-09-02T16:51:03.859-05:00I don't mind paying a fair price for an e-book...I don't mind paying a fair price for an e-book, but for some publishers the author gets pennies for each book sold.While many costs got into determining the up-front costs of a book, for e-books those costs are recovered more quickly than for print books.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-50684887347128086802012-09-02T15:54:42.634-05:002012-09-02T15:54:42.634-05:00I have paid more for POD, Stacey.
Molly, what a...I have paid more for POD, Stacey. <br /><br />Molly, what about the quality of book? Grin! I'm afraid I wouldn't pay the price unless I was sure the authors would provide a good read. <br /><br />Thanks, Cathryn. BTW, I visited your website and blog. Very nice.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-48506951616902555572012-09-02T15:17:01.733-05:002012-09-02T15:17:01.733-05:00Sandy,
I won't pay more than 5.99 for an ebo...Sandy, <br /><br />I won't pay more than 5.99 for an ebook, except perhaps for 3 of my go-to authors(and then I gnash my teeth as I hit the buy button). <br /><br />For a new-to-me author, I'm reluctant to go higher than 3.99. I am a busy author, with lots of reading to keep up on, for pleasure and market study.<br /><br />I truly think publishers shoot themselves in the foot when they price ebooks higher than that. <br /><br />I'm glad my publisher doesn't.<br /><br />best,<br />Cathryn<br />http://www.cathryncade.comCathryn Cadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714037225684245673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-23761843483636702112012-09-02T13:36:59.556-05:002012-09-02T13:36:59.556-05:00For anthologies, I don't mind paying $10, depe...For anthologies, I don't mind paying $10, depending on the length (300 + pages). I prefer single titles (100-200 pages) to be in the $5-6 range, and shorter books (under 100 pages) to be $.99-3 range.<br /><br />So it all depends on the length.Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-28235269042025597212012-09-02T13:08:21.285-05:002012-09-02T13:08:21.285-05:00I should clarify that I have and would pay more fo...I should clarify that I have and would pay more for a Trade Size paperback because unfortunately, that's the nature of that size and Print on Demand (POD). Stacey Joy Netzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908548379784017162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-44378092080577240632012-09-02T13:03:30.923-05:002012-09-02T13:03:30.923-05:00Thank you, Jill. I paid full price for a hardback...Thank you, Jill. I paid full price for a hardback by Julie Garwood once, but it was signed. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-30193487201900664772012-09-02T13:01:45.575-05:002012-09-02T13:01:45.575-05:00Thanks, Joan. I wouldn't over $6.00 for any b...Thanks, Joan. I wouldn't over $6.00 for any book. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-44814077488123075332012-09-02T11:51:12.800-05:002012-09-02T11:51:12.800-05:00I hate to pay more for an eBook than a paperback. ...I hate to pay more for an eBook than a paperback. In my mind, eBooks will some day replace the mass market paperback. Hardcovers will remain for rabid fans and collectors.<br /><br />I paid 9.99 for one ebook but I really, really wanted it. If an ebook is 7.99 I'll usually just go to the bookstore and get the paperback, if I can. Obviously I can't do that with Indies.<br /><br />At this point with paperbacks and bookstores still available I usually buy in the .99 to 5.99.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-62827400716287919372012-09-02T11:18:04.288-05:002012-09-02T11:18:04.288-05:00I usually buy mass market format, usually paying a...I usually buy mass market format, usually paying around $10, which is fine with me. The price I REFUSE to pay for ebooks, is one that exceeds the print price. GRRR! Joan Leacotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931469692532851398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-78803734453497329812012-09-02T10:27:04.539-05:002012-09-02T10:27:04.539-05:00LOL Thanks, but no thanks, Louise.
Thank you for ...LOL Thanks, but no thanks, Louise.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, Tim. I agree with you. <br /><br />K.T., I haven't paid that much.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by Stacey. I only buy hardbacks if they are on sale, usually around $5 or $6.00. My highest ebook is $5.99, too.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-52948677799150740142012-09-02T09:54:21.300-05:002012-09-02T09:54:21.300-05:00Sandy, yes, there is just as much work that goes i...Sandy, yes, there is just as much work that goes into getting the ebook published as there is a print book. The difference is the production cost in actual printing, but authors should still get paid for their hours of hard work.<br /><br />As an author and reader, I would never pay more than 9.99 for an ebook and even that's iffy. Typically, I won't even pay that for a paperback and I don't buy hardback unless it's a craft book. I still have a budget to consider.<br /><br />As an author pricing my books, my highest one is 5.99 and it's 112 thousand words (about 400 pgs). My shorter books I price around 3.99 and novellas are at 2.99. I live on a strict budget like most readers, so I keep that in mind when pricing my books. Stacey Joy Netzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908548379784017162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-78346467549796284532012-09-02T09:40:52.595-05:002012-09-02T09:40:52.595-05:00I won't pay more than nine bucksI won't pay more than nine bucksKt bishophttp://www.kenibird.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-32487547270861886942012-09-02T09:20:15.390-05:002012-09-02T09:20:15.390-05:00As a rule, I prefer to keep my purchases around th...As a rule, I prefer to keep my purchases around the $4.99 to $7.99 range. If it is an Indie author I've never heard of before, that price is drastically reduced. If it is an author I am familiar with, and enjoy, I *might* go as high as $9.99. The Big 5 traditional publishers that are charging more for the ebook than the paperback I am boycotting. I'll wait for it to come out in a used book store. Apologies to the authors, but traditional publishing is gouging the consumer when it comes to ebooks.Tim Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963005474146356857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-13477814561418049612012-09-02T08:50:09.575-05:002012-09-02T08:50:09.575-05:00And although my costs as an indie aren't as hi...And although my costs as an indie aren't as high, my time and energy are expensive. anyone want to format my next book for me?Louise Behielhttp://louisebehiel.comnoreply@blogger.com