Aisuru’s launch date is revealed as well as other launch details in this over caffeinated episode including formats that will be available, platforms, and potential pricing. I also talk about some options that will not be available and why.
News & Notes:
- Met my deadline of having the Aisuru edit processing done by March 7th, yay!
Main Topic:
- Okay, so this is it…Aisuru’s launch is now imminent!! OMG, I am so stoked (and freaked, definitely freaked)
- Release date: March 27th!!!!
- Formats:
- Paperback, 5.5” x 8.5”, approximately 400 pages (ISBN: 978-0-9961612-0-6)
- Kindle/Mobi (ISBN: 978-0-9961612-2-0)
- EPub (ISBN: 978-0-9961612-3-7)
- TBD – Hardback, 6” x 9”, approximately 380 pages (ISBN: 978-0-9961612-1-3) – IngramSpark issues (prices are crazy high); still exploring other potential avenues for just printing and selling direct to start and distro later
- What about pricing?
- Paperback – $12.99-14.99 (US) BP/EUR price still to be determined
- EBook/Kindle – $4.99-6.99
- Hardback – if it happens, probably $19.99-25.99
- Platforms:
- Amazon – Paperback and Kindle (duh)
- Barnes and Noble – ePub on Nook
- Kobo – ePub
- Apple iBooks via Draft2Digital
- Direct from my site – this will be the BEST way to get the print versions, especially for US buyers: lower prices, option to have me stamp them with my artist stamp! My site will also be the only way to get bundles 🙂
- Why not Smashwords? – Requirement to make a special version with “Smashwords Edition” in it as if they were a publisher instead of a distributer (or Walmart)
- Why not Google Play? – Still figuring out best way to get in there – apparently rather complicated and for very few readers using
- SO MUCH TO DO!!!
- Proofread from Lauren (in progress now)
- Set up the files for the different formats
- Order and inspect the print proofs (first one ordered so I can check for any major issues in the cover or formatting)
- Download and test formats for digital versions
- Get eCommerce system set up on site
- Book pages ready to go for release
- Media Kit and stuff ready to go
- Work on reviews
- Interview with Madeline
- Launch Party plans
- Breathe….