Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 14:55:58 GMT -5
Hi all,
I'm dipping my toe in the world of indie publishing, with a view to chucking myself in head-first at the start of July (I'll explain why then in a moment). I had an idea a few years back for a TV horror series, and I've decided to have a go at putting it out as an ebook serial. I'm not sure if anyone actually reads serials in the horror/sci-fi genres, but this is all a bit of an experiment, so if it fails then there's lots I'll be able to learn from that.
My plan at the moment is to release 6 short 'Episodes' which are all around the 12,000 - 15,000 word mark. These will be released two weeks apart, starting on March 24th, and finishing on June 6th. I'll then release a series box set later in June.
Now, I know about writing - I've been lucky enough to be writing full time for traditional publishers since around 2008 - and I'm going to make sure every episode ends on a cliffhanger, and that the plot threads mostly tie up at the end of the series, but with a few potentially leading on to season two.
What I have on real idea about, however, is:
A) Whether anyone reads serials
B) Whether 12,000 - 15,000 words is too short
C) How much to price them at
My instinct on pricing for that length is 99c/99p, with the collected edition priced at $2.99 or $3.99. I think I'm going to go wide with them, in which case I'll set part 1 free elsewhere and get Amazon to match.
I thought if anyone would have good advice to offer on all of the above, it's you guys. Anyone like to chime in, give encouragement, tell me I'm doomed to failure, or anything else? Love to hear your thoughts.
I'm dipping my toe in the world of indie publishing, with a view to chucking myself in head-first at the start of July (I'll explain why then in a moment). I had an idea a few years back for a TV horror series, and I've decided to have a go at putting it out as an ebook serial. I'm not sure if anyone actually reads serials in the horror/sci-fi genres, but this is all a bit of an experiment, so if it fails then there's lots I'll be able to learn from that.
My plan at the moment is to release 6 short 'Episodes' which are all around the 12,000 - 15,000 word mark. These will be released two weeks apart, starting on March 24th, and finishing on June 6th. I'll then release a series box set later in June.
Now, I know about writing - I've been lucky enough to be writing full time for traditional publishers since around 2008 - and I'm going to make sure every episode ends on a cliffhanger, and that the plot threads mostly tie up at the end of the series, but with a few potentially leading on to season two.
What I have on real idea about, however, is:
A) Whether anyone reads serials
B) Whether 12,000 - 15,000 words is too short
C) How much to price them at
My instinct on pricing for that length is 99c/99p, with the collected edition priced at $2.99 or $3.99. I think I'm going to go wide with them, in which case I'll set part 1 free elsewhere and get Amazon to match.
I thought if anyone would have good advice to offer on all of the above, it's you guys. Anyone like to chime in, give encouragement, tell me I'm doomed to failure, or anything else? Love to hear your thoughts.
