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I've seen many "Kindle WSOs" that advise.... Publish a book in 24hrs on Amazon Kindle and make gazillions. Amazon should crack down on garbage articles being passed off as books. It makes their "book selection" look tawdry.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

I've seen many "Kindle WSOs" that advise.... Publish a book in 24hrs on Amazon Kindle and make gazillions. Amazon should crack down on garbage articles being passed off as books. It makes their "book selection" look tawdry.

I agree on almost everything. I hear of a colleague writing a book, and I see on Kindle that it's 40 pages. Forty Kindle pages is about the same as twenty printed pages.

The only time I think this is a good value, is when it's clearly in the description. There are some highly specialized subjects that can be covered in just a few pages. But I can't see selling these for more than 99 cents.

And in the business category, most really short books are full of fluff, and are purely promotional. But a short book, light on real content only promotes one thing...that you rip off your readers.

And if a WSO is telling you to go the "cheap short book route", I promise you...they are making their money on the WSO.....not their books.

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Banned 11 years ago

Are you saying Amazon accepts Kindle books?

Lol, this place is awesome.

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Kay King 11 years ago

Yup - enlightening, isn't it?

The guy that posted that one liner has posted so many similar comments I've wondered what a real life conversation with him might be like....I think it could be viral stuff on YouTube....just sayin'....
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11 years ago

4000 words is probably a decent and substantial size, IF IT IS A KIDS BOOK, like SEE SPOT RUN! Let's see, 4000 words is like 24000 characters or, for an old fashioned 80*60 standard, about 5 pages! But YOU KNOW, see spot run has a lot of pictures! So it is like 40*5 or about 120 pages!

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

What the heck?

I write articles with more than 4000 words.

And the ship sinks down into the water a few more feet.

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Cali16

11 years ago

This is one of the main reasons I don't waste my money on Kindle books. Most legitimate publishing companies have relatively high standards for what they will even consider publishing. But Kindle? Anybody can self-publish. And the books tend to be so short I'd hardly consider them books at all. 4000 words is nothing more than a long article.

Too many Kindle writers took some WF or other online Kindle course, many of which recommend swapping feedback with other Kindle authors. Others get their friends or blog followers to boost their feedback ratings. So I take the feedback on most Kindle-only "books" with a huge grain of salt. I'm sure there are a few gems here and there, but I suspect they're the exception by far.

The only exception I'll make is if the Kindle book is also available in paperback or hardback; to me, that gives it much more credibility. I think the Kindle market overall, however, has led to a ton of very low quality content being passed off as "published" books. It gives people a chance to boast, "Hey, I've written and published a book!".

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Princess Balestra

11 years ago

Trad and indie publishing have been on a collision course for some years now, and the rise of ebooks has kept some of the worst indie in the ring.

Amazon ebooks (and their counterparts) are easy as posting mugshots of your kittens to Facebook, hence the saturation of trash.

But it will all settle down.

Years back, everyone had a blog, but now most of the blogs are more pro, and all the old bloggers hang out on social media.

4000 word ebooks await a similar fate.

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Lance K

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Princess Balestra

Trad and indie publishing have been on a collision course for some years now, and the rise of ebooks has kept some of the worst indie in the ring.

Amazon ebooks (and their counterparts) are easy as posting mugshots of your kittens to Facebook, hence the saturation of trash.

But it will all settle down.

Years back, everyone had a blog, but now most of the blogs are more pro, and all the old bloggers hang out on social media.

4000 word ebooks await a similar fate.

Princess, I think this is the first comment of yours on WF that I've read and not had the thoughts "WTF is she talking about" and "I'll have what she's having" about at least one line. Are you feeling ok?

Not meant as a diss...Having to think your way through someone's reply is some of the best fun left around this joint.

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MissTerraK 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Cali16

The only exception I'll make is if the Kindle book is also available in paperback or hardback; to me, that gives it much more credibility.

That right there, exactly!

And if it is a friend of mine who wrote the book. I'll buy it then as well.

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Claude Whitacre 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Cali16

The only exception I'll make is if the Kindle book is also available in paperback or hardback; to me, that gives it much more credibility.

I thought I was the only one that considered this. Yeah, when I look at books, I'll see if it's available in paperback. I don't mind if it's self publish. There is some good self published material out there. But if it has bad reviews, or isn't available in print, I'll pass.

The only time I buy kindle books (that aren't also available in paperback) is when I review a book, as a favor to the author.
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Barry Unruh

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Cali16

The only exception I'll make is if the Kindle book is also available in paperback or hardback; to me, that gives it much more credibility.

Doesn't that theory fly out the door with Amazon's CreateSpace On Demand Publishing?

It only takes a little more time to format it to offer it as a "real" book.

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Cali16

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Barry Unruh

Doesn't that theory fly out the door with Amazon's CreateSpace On Demand Publishing?

It only takes a little more time to format it to offer it as a "real" book.

Hadn't thought about that (as I'm not familiar with how that works...).

Guess I'll have to be even more discriminating in the future and check to see which company published the book.

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Jeffery

11 years ago

Kay, get your point and agree. Remember the days when Allen would write one short paragraph and it was "The Road To Riches" for many. Miss those days. In many ways, I suppose it is not about the length, but more about the quality... and the "who" of it all.

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Mark Singletary

11 years ago

Understand and agree with the point. But I think we need to be clear about words versus pages (in the other thread you referred to pages). A 60 page 8.5x11 work turns into let's say 110 or so "real" book pages if it goes to a standard 8.5 x 5.5.

Also keep in mind that many famous and credible authors have shorter books.

So what does everyone consider enough words for a "real" book?

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HeySal

11 years ago

I've got "ebooks" that are only around 40 pages. It depends on what the format is on what they'd be called, but it's always been my understanding that most ebooks are shorter than hard books the same way novellas are shorter than novels. You would not buy a novella expecting a full read.

However - 4,000 words is a report, not a book even in "e" speak.

My ebook on Amazon is called a short read, and I think that's appropriate. It's not really a guide or report because of the story - it's not really a story because of the guide in it. Short read seems appropriate.

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Kay King

11 years ago

I read a book about a dog last week - it was 40+ pages and I enjoyed the read. I have other Kindle books (non-fiction) that are 25-50 pages. I have none that are less than 20 pages.

I've purchased "how to" or specialty non-fiction books that were 30 pages or more and been happy (paid no more than $2 for any of them) with those.

BUT - most of the time I want a big story, a complex plot, well drawn characters. Most of the books on my Kindle are 350-850 PAGES (I looked

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4000 words is 13-16 pages according to the Amazon estimate of 250-300 words per page. I think for Kindle that estimate is low as I think pages I read are 350-400 in length but it depends on what size font you use.

There are some stories that FIT into a few pages....but mostly what I see from people writing "shorts" is the wish to toss out something that will "make money". I've never understood why people would buy them...but...

... talking to a neighbor yesterday about this topic he pointed out "some people may want short erotica for 'practical' reasons"...at which point I said "ewww" and realized I know nothing about that genre...and don't want to know more.

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David Beroff

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

... talking to a neighbor yesterday about this topic he pointed out "some people may want short erotica for 'practical' reasons"...at which point I said "ewww" and realized I know nothing about that genre...and don't want to know more.

Then you probably don't want to know that romance and erotica represent a major slice of Amazon sales. Likewise for audiobooks on Amazon's Audible.com. This translates into a lot of opportunities for aspiring voice actors like myself and others who are willing to narrate such material.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by David Beroff

Then you probably don't want to know that romance and erotica represent a major slice of Amazon sales.

In the author's forum, it was mentioned that Sherlock Holmes was now in the public domain. I mentioned that I might give the character a shot as a writer.

We discussed it on the writers forum. And I was told that there is a huge market for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson....porn.

It never occurred to me that this even existed.

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David Beroff

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

It never occurred to me that this even existed.

Claude, let me introduce you to Rule 34.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by David Beroff

Claude, let me introduce you to ]

David; Decades ago, I was at a book store, that had an Adult section. I decided to look at a few of the magazines. What amazed me was the variety of types of magazines. Real? naked pregnant women having sex? Really?

And these were magazines. That means that tens of thousands of people, every month, bought these magazines. We're a funny species.

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David Beroff

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

What amazed me was the variety of types of magazines. Real?... And these were magazines. That means that tens of thousands of people, every month, bought these magazines.

Absolutely! As I continue to record and/or buy rights to these audiobooks, I see how the successful authors find subniches of subniches, and then they Don't. Let. Go. For example, one author in my portfolio churns out heterosexual romances involving larger people on motorcycles. Now personally, I doubt I could write one complete book with this particular combination of niches, much less a whole series, but clearly, the formula works; who am I to judge?

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

...naked pregnant women having sex? Really?

I am trying very hard to keep my response here family-friendly.

Let's just say that, for some people, desire increases during certain portions of pregnancy. Also, as silly as it may sound, there's a lot of merit to the point that one can't get (more) pregnant while one is already pregnant, and that, in turn, removes some barriers, (both emotional and physical).

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Shana Walters 10 years ago

I think the main issue is that most people translate the word book in their heads with the word novel.
And they both definitely don't mean the same thing.
Keep in mind that not all books have words on the pages until you put them there.
But it is still called a book even with no words in it.
We all used them went we went school.
Or at least I did.
I don't know what the kids are using these days in schools.
I am referring of course to exercise books just in case no one gets what the hell I'm talking about.
So a 4, 000 word short story can still be called a book.
But it sure as hell is not a novel.
Oh I forget journal and diaries are also books with no words on the pages until you put them there.

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David Beroff

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

In the author's forum, it was mentioned that Sherlock Holmes was now in the public domain.

And four months after we have this discussion, I find myself getting paid by a client to record A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Originally Posted by David Beroff

Then you probably don't want to know that romance and erotica represent a major slice of Amazon sales. Likewise for audiobooks on Amazon's Audible.com. This translates into a lot of opportunities for aspiring voice actors like myself and others who are willing to narrate such material.

As long as Shana resurrected this thread, I'll put this out here: My producer and I still need female voice talent that's willing to record for this genre. (Sorry, guys, but at this point, we do have enough males.)

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Mark Singletary

11 years ago

Got you. I thought you were lumping nonfiction and fiction together in your earlier comments.

I think there are a lot of nonfiction works that can be done and done well in 100 pages or less.

The crap I see, though, are things like "Everything you ever wanted to know about Celiac Disease" or "Beating Diabetes" in 15 Kindle pages. That just ain't going to happen in 15 pages - it's a scam.

Mark

Originally Posted by Kay King

I read a book about a dog last week - it was 40+ pages and I enjoyed the read. I have other Kindle books (non-fiction) that are 25-50 pages. I have none that are less than 20 pages.

I've purchased "how to" or specialty non-fiction books that were 30 pages or more and been happy (paid no more than $2 for any of them) with those.

BUT - most of the time I want a big story, a complex plot, well drawn characters. Most of the books on my Kindle are 350-850 PAGES (I looked

),

4000 words is 13-16 pages according to the Amazon estimate of 250-300 words per page. I think for Kindle that estimate is low as I think pages I read are 350-400 in length but it depends on what size font you use.

There are some stories that FIT into a few pages....but mostly what I see from people writing "shorts" is the wish to toss out something that will "make money". I've never understood why people would buy them...but...

... talking to a neighbor yesterday about this topic he pointed out "some people may want short erotica for 'practical' reasons"...at which point I said "ewww" and realized I know nothing about that genre...and don't want to know more.

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HeySal

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Mark Singletary

Got you. I thought you were lumping nonfiction and fiction together in your earlier comments.

I think there are a lot of nonfiction works that can be done and done well in 100 pages or less.

The crap I see, though, are things like "Everything you ever wanted to know about Celiac Disease" or "Beating Diabetes" in 15 Kindle pages. That just ain't going to happen in 15 pages - it's a scam.

Mark

Right? I had a guy ask me once to review his "ebook" on "health". It was around 10 pages about blueberries. He seemed to think they were the ultimate miracle cure for everything. It was the worst read I think I ever read other than threads in here where a few of the guys start talking raunch - and that's bad. LOL.

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Rod Cortez

11 years ago

I write about 5,000 words a day, 4-5 days a week, so I guess that means I should be publishing one book a day! lol

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lanfear63

11 years ago

Last night I got a sales email selling a guide to creating Adult Coloring E-Books. Apparently they make up an alarming percentage of the top ten E-Books selling on Amazon. A new trend or fad that will just be popular for a while?

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David Beroff

11 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

Last night I got a sales email selling a guide to creating Adult Coloring E-Books. Apparently they make up an alarming percentage of the top ten E-Books selling on Amazon. A new trend or fad that will just be popular for a while?

My guess is that it's a fad. But in the mean time, boy, are they hard to narrate!

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11 years ago

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10 years ago

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I hardly remember anything from that movie.
Click the link above if any of you are interesting in watching this guy review the movie.
His movies reviews are so funny.

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@tjr

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Shana Walters

His movies reviews are so funny.

In true cinemasins fashion:

Pink text. *Ding*

Resurrecting a dead thread. *Ding*

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Jill Carpenter

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Lance K

Princess, I think this is the first comment of yours on WF that I've read and not had the thoughts "WTF is she talking about" and "I'll have what she's having" about at least one line. Are you feeling ok?

Not meant as a diss...Having to think your way through someone's reply is some of the best fun left around this joint.

I think she's been taking some how to speak American style classes in the land of Dialectica.

The book is about 4,000 words

That's just a long blog post. Or a forum post by a select few here.

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Kay King

10 years ago

Keep in mind that not all books have words on the pages until you put them there.

I'm not even sure how to respond to that comment.

Then again, 2 weeks ago I was given a copy of a "book" - nicely bound with a highly artistic dust jacket on the printed cover. There were 250 pages in that physical book....and all of them were blank. Seriously, they were blank.

The book was "published" by a Jewish university professor (retired) trying to "make a point" about thinking 'differently' about Christianity. His comment to me was "I wanted to present the concept of individual thought".

Problem was, he asked me what my opinion was and I told him "sounds like you have nothing to say on the matter but didn't let that get in your way". He didn't think I was sufficiently impressed. Very nice man - but the academia bug got to him.

Note: Just realized when I packed to come home, I left the book in Atlanta. Oh dear, shucky darn!

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Originally Posted by Kay King

Note: Just realized when I packed to come home, I left the book in Atlanta. Oh dear, shucky darn!

Now you'll never find out how the book ends!!
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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

I'm not even sure how to respond to that comment.

Then again, 2 weeks ago I was given a copy of a "book" - nicely bound with a highly artistic dust jacket on the printed cover. There were 250 pages in that physical book....and all of them were blank. Seriously, they were blank.

The book was "published" by a Jewish university professor (retired) trying to "make a point" about thinking 'differently' about Christianity. His comment to me was "I wanted to present the concept of individual thought".

Problem was, he asked me what my opinion was and I told him "sounds like you have nothing to say on the matter but didn't let that get in your way". He didn't think I was sufficiently impressed. Very nice man - but the academia bug got to him.

Note: Just realized when I packed to come home, I left the book in Atlanta. Oh dear, shucky darn!

Might have made a good scrap book.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

Then again, 2 weeks ago I was given a copy of a "book" - nicely bound with a highly artistic dust jacket on the printed cover. There were 250 pages in that physical book....and all of them were blank. Seriously, they were blank.

The book was "published" by a Jewish university professor (retired) trying to "make a point" about thinking 'differently' about Christianity. His comment to me was "I wanted to present the concept of individual thought".

He's almost 30 years behind using a blank book to teach what can't be taught.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

I'm not even sure how to respond to that comment.

Then again, 2 weeks ago I was given a copy of a "book" - nicely bound with a highly artistic dust jacket on the printed cover. There were 250 pages in that physical book....and all of them were blank. Seriously, they were blank.

The book was "published" by a Jewish university professor (retired) trying to "make a point" about thinking 'differently' about Christianity. His comment to me was "I wanted to present the concept of individual thought".

Problem was, he asked me what my opinion was and I told him "sounds like you have nothing to say on the matter but didn't let that get in your way". He didn't think I was sufficiently impressed. Very nice man - but the academia bug got to him.

Note: Just realized when I packed to come home, I left the book in Atlanta. Oh dear, shucky darn!

Titled "The Entire Wit and Wisdom of Claude".

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Claude Whitacre 10 years ago

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Titled "The Entire Wit and Wisdom of Claude".

That's not true. My book, The Entire Wit and Wisdom of Claude, consists of 520 blank pages.
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  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  That's not true. My book, The Entire Wit and Wisdom of Claude, consists of 520 blank pages.
  
  The reviews are in.......
  
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  He's almost 30 years behind using a blank book to teach what can't be taught.
  
  Exactly right - I've seen it done a few times but seldom successfully. Often by the academic types who get tangled up in their own thoughts and can't get out.
  
  Every one of those 'non-writers' thinks he's done something new and unique...oh well, if it keeps them happy and out of the way....
  
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