So, this weekend I compiled all my silly poems. Then I published them on Amazon. Currently, they are only available for Kindle downloads. That’s what that big thing is all about »
I am a bit uncomfortable doing this because there is just one poetry category. There is no pseudo-poetry section in Amazon. This means my silly poems are in between collections of real poems. Yeah, Shakespeare and I are on the same caliber.
It is $2.99. I know, I know. A whole three dollars for something you can get on here for free. I tried making it $1.99 but it wouldn’t let me. This is my first effort so please bear with me as I learn.
If you are thinking of self-publishing, I will let you know what I learn. For example, going with the Kindle downloads is free with no upfront cost. I get 70% of the royalties. However, formatting stinks. It takes a normal 8.5 x 11 Word document and squeezes it into a Kindle dimension. I need to work on the formatting – especially since I have a poetry and not a paragraph book.
I’m not expecting much. My dream is I sell enough to buy myself a Kindle so that I can own a copy of my work. My hope is I make enough to at least buy a milkshake. My dear friend took pity on me and bought a copy. So, I guess my new hope is I sell enough to buy two milkshakes – one for her and one for me.
Yes, I know I stink at self-promoting and marketing. Just keep in mind this is a journey and I’m not at the destination yet. So, please be kind.
And if you don’t want to buy a copy – that’s okay. We’ll still be friends.