I might add one or two titles eventually. But I can't see making every one of your titles exclusive to Amazon.

None of mine are currently tied solely to Amazon. I've always previously considered it a bad move to put all my eggs in one basket.

That being said, my sales on Apple, Nook and Lulu have all but died a death over the past three months. And for no obvious reason.
I've barely ever sold anything on Kobo.

I think I have a lot of reading to do over the next few weeks.

Incidentally, Gregor, what are your preferred reading platforms, on a one, two, three, basis?

David wrote: "None of mine are currently tied solely to Amazon. I've always previously considered it a bad move to put all my eggs in one basket.

That being said, my sales on Apple, Nook and Lulu have all but d..."

Reading platforms? Are you referring to ebook versus print book?

I,m in England so kindle unlimited isn't currently an option. Would i subscribe if it were? I,m honestly not sure. I,m a big fan of graphic novels, so paper rules.
I do like to keep my kindle stocked with good horror though, so maybe?

To answer the other question you asked Greg. 1.paper 2.kindle
and that's me sorted.

Gregor, yes mate! Sorry. Paper, Kindle, Nook etc?

Warren wrote: "I,m in England so kindle unlimited isn't currently an option. Would i subscribe if it were? I,m honestly not sure. I,m a big fan of graphic novels, so paper rules.
I do like to keep my kindle stock..."

Thanks, Warren. Just wanted some idea of popularity. I used to do better than 'ok' with Nook especially, but those days seem to have passed.:(

David wrote: "Gregor, yes mate! Sorry. Paper, Kindle, Nook etc?"

Thanks.

For fiction:

1. Kindle (eInk version)
2. Old-fashioned paper books

For comics:

Only paper will do

For graphically rich fiction and non-fiction:

Only paper will do

As Gregor just said kindle or paper for me too. Prefer paper but kindle more practical during the week.

I guess I'm the same as you guys. In an ideal world it'd be paper books for me, but the Kindle is so damn practical.

And, Gregor, I love old paper books!:)

David wrote: "I guess I'm the same as you guys. In an ideal world it'd be paper books for me, but the Kindle is so damn practical.

And, Gregor, I love old paper books!:)"

Oh, I do, too. I like to touch them, smell them, flip through them, and read them, even. But the Kindle makes storing and, more importantly, acquiring and reading books so much easier for me.

Yep. I get that.

And I won't be signing up as a reader for Kindle Unlimited. I want to read what I want to read when I want to read it. I don't want to feel limited to the books that have been entered into the program.

Fair point. I suppose Amazon will be hoping to pull some of the Big 5 publishers into it. Failing that, then they may use their clout to 'push' some of the Indie titles.

David wrote: "Fair point. I suppose Amazon will be hoping to pull some of the Big 5 publishers into it. Failing that, then they may use their clout to 'push' some of the Indie titles."

I think they'd push their own titles before they pushed any indies.

I'm sure they already do that, but they'll also look to push whatever makes 'em a buck!

David wrote: "I'm sure they already do that, but they'll also look to push whatever makes 'em a buck!"

That's the bottom line with this venture. I still love my paper books, and for the convenience of Kindle, I'll pick and choose my own titles the old fashioned way....I've been going by the reviews and recommendations by my Goodreads/Shelfari friends, whose opinions seem to mirror my own preferences.

Kimberly wrote: "David wrote: "I'm sure they already do that, but they'll also look to push whatever makes 'em a buck!"

That's the bottom line with this venture. I still love my paper books, and for the convenien..."

I'd agree with everything you said there, Kimberly. I'll be choosing my own reads 'as and when'.

Honestly, I actually believe Amazon are running KU because they've now realized they messed up with 'free'.

A little insight: Kindle have launched a new tool aimed at helping indie authors nail down the optimum price for sales. From what I am hearing, in virtually every case it tells you that your prices are too low, and to bump them.

Here's my theory: This is not Amazon (through the goodness in their hearts)attempting to help indies make a buck. A lot of indies are virtually giving there work away - all of it! And this is hitting everyone, especially the Big Five.

But if the majority of us raised our prices (let's say $5.99), then this would do wonders for A:Amazon and B:The big publishing houses.

Who're you going to buy for $5.99, me or Dean Koontz? The losers of a unified price rise would be indie and small press authors. This being said, millions of 'perma free' books are also crippling authors, because many people now see books as worthless. They now believe books should cost only pennies.

Kindle books should never cost anything like as much as a paper copy; I believe Amazon will soon look to remove 'perma free' books from sale. But we indies need to walk a fine line, especially with our pricing. Our work should have value, but we will lose out if placed on the same playing field as the big hitters.

Well stated, David. :)

I do agree about the perceived value of books. So many people i know are shocked i actually buy books, because there are so many available for free.