tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post2764897461505230637..comments2024-03-28T09:21:52.243-04:00Comments on Pimp My Novel: Y'all Got Serv— Uh, SkippedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-22605200906898710792009-07-20T13:18:40.039-04:002009-07-20T13:18:40.039-04:00I wanted to add that if you hear you've been s...I wanted to add that if you hear you've been skipped, it's not carved in stone. Borders actually skipped me while B&N was stocking it heavily (5-6 copies in every store). <br />Two weeks after release, I received word that Borders changed their mind. Within 2 weeks of that decision, it's been hitting shelves in almost every Borders-- 2-6 copies in each store. <br /><br />I know the sales staff at my pub worked REALLY hard to change their mind, so I'm thrilled that the end result was so great.Mandy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151064231631734405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-46118703974307636052009-07-14T10:16:38.174-04:002009-07-14T10:16:38.174-04:00I'm a debut author who found out one week befo...I'm a debut author who found out one week before my book went on sale that B&N and Borders had both skipped me. Even though I'm with a major publisher (indeed one of the biggest), had fantastic blurbs from several well-known and loved authors in my genre, and my book was already established as a bestseller in the UK.<br /><br />I wish I knew the logic behind this, but apparently the buyers at the chains declined to give a reason, so I'm completely in the dark. However, the largest Canadian chain (Chapters/Indigo/Coles) bought my book with great enthusiasm, so now my Canadian sales account for more than half my total North American sales.<br /><br />I wish I knew what those US buyers were thinking, and if there were anything that could have been done (or could be done in future) to change their minds...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-70013626298342423912009-07-14T06:40:57.760-04:002009-07-14T06:40:57.760-04:00Anon from above again. Does the publisher actuall...Anon from above again. Does the publisher actually do that? It always seems like they just move on to the next list -- which would mean that they'd pitch the movie tie-in edition of my book to Borders when it comes out, but the book that's out in hardcover now will be lost until it's in paperback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-83073623521674506702009-07-14T04:15:43.208-04:002009-07-14T04:15:43.208-04:00tip for bloggers - for google indexes your feed im...tip for bloggers - for google indexes your feed immediately you post - so use a full feed. <br /><br />google robots also crawl - but if you use a short feed, and post frequently so that posts aren't on the front page, google may never see the full postBotogolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024057489361848870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-29802816615057402952009-07-13T21:34:02.019-04:002009-07-13T21:34:02.019-04:00Hi Anon—
I share your frustration with Borders (m...Hi Anon—<br /><br />I share your frustration with Borders (more than you know and more than I'm willing to blog about). It's tough, no doubt.<br /><br />The good news, however, is that sales reps selling to Borders are acutely aware of how Borders' buys, reorders, and sales compare to their major competitors, and high sales on Amazon/BN.com or at brick-and-mortar competitors like Barnes & Noble will inevitably come up during the Borders reps' sales calls. They want to sell your book almost as badly as you do, and they'll absolutely tell Borders about strong sales by other retailers.<br /><br />My guess is sooner or later, Borders will get with the program.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566026538474171812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-27404250261432587442009-07-13T20:48:25.708-04:002009-07-13T20:48:25.708-04:00Interesting post. You say that if sales in online...Interesting post. You say that if sales in online sources do well, the next book won't be skipped. But how do the chains know that? BN has their own website. But no one orders through Borders' website. My book, and the paperback of my last book have been "skipped" by Borders even though the one now in paperback is currently being made into a major motion picture with actors I've actually heard of. So I can only assume that online orders are pretty good and will get better (My BN sales rank for the book that's being made into a movie is around 3,000, the other is around 25,000). Will Borders ever get with the program, or is that a lost cause?<br /><br />I admit that the main reason this bugs me is that the only bookstore within a half-hour drive of me is a Borders. The books are both carried by BN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-7902587251198010842009-07-13T20:10:23.953-04:002009-07-13T20:10:23.953-04:00Great info! I went and read the other post by Whee...Great info! I went and read the other post by Wheeler. I've had some friends who have been able to change minds of booksellers after their books have been skipped. Takes a lot of networking though.Heatherhttp://mywriterslair.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-79363665623705059992009-07-11T10:30:54.181-04:002009-07-11T10:30:54.181-04:00Hi Jordan—
I assumed that since my posts tend to ...Hi Jordan—<br /><br />I assumed that since my posts tend to be on the long side, a full feed would be somewhat annoying. If that's not the case, though, I'd be glad to change the feed's settings.<br /><br /><br />Diana—<br /><br />Sure thing! The changes will be in place by Monday's post.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566026538474171812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-76866664939233643182009-07-10T10:36:53.646-04:002009-07-10T10:36:53.646-04:00Hi Eric,
Enjoyed your post over at Nathan's, ...Hi Eric,<br /><br />Enjoyed your post over at Nathan's, and am glad you decided to start your own blog. Even in its early stages, there's some great info here. Is it possible for you to adjust your settings so that we can email the posts to a third party? Sometimes your info's too good to keep to myself.<br /><br />Thanks, and good luck. DBDiana Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726088473572879436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733835506387656648.post-57085865105753777382009-07-10T10:26:42.229-04:002009-07-10T10:26:42.229-04:00Thanks for the link to my guest post, Eric! It'...Thanks for the link to my guest post, Eric! It's absolutely fascinating to read about the publishing industry from your perspective.<br /><br />Have you considered using a full feed? I'm more likely to read your posts (and comment on them) if I don't have to click through to read them. (I blogged about my full rationale for full feeds before: http://www.mamablogga.com/full-feeds-the-full-story/ ).<br /><br />Thanks!Jordan McCollumhttp://jordanmccollum.comnoreply@blogger.com