KindleFireDept If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @laurapauling LOL! I love the name "Kindle Fire Department" - clever. #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @IndelibleWriter sounds like an interesting chat =^.^= #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @susankayequinn Very clever now that I understand! #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB Yello! #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling So why don't we start with the basics. What exactly is the Kindle Fire Dept.? #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @KindleFireDept Thanks for joining us tonight! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB RT @KindleFireDept: If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 RT @laurapauling: So why dont we start with the basics. What exactly is the Kindle Fire Dept.? #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 26th, 2012
DiamondLB Listening in. Hello! #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling The Kindle Fire Dept. is a bit broader than most Kindle blogs out there because it also focuses on apps. #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn I'm going to jump in until Gadget gets here... Kindle Fire Dept. is an ebook and app site - they run ads & have useful info #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KindleFireDept Do authors pay for ads? #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Karen_Hooper RT @Stacey_WB: RT @KindleFireDept: If any authors or readers want to drop in on a great conversation, #indiechat starts at 9pm! #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012
hmward hey guys! #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 26th, 2012
RaShelleWorkman I'm here, and ready to learn. @KindleFireDept #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling Has anyone here used the Kindle Fire Department? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn One thing I like about @KindleFireDept is the extra care they take in preparing their posts/ads. #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Lisa_Nowak @susankayequinn Do you know how the apps work? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @susankayequinn How so? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn I've used @KindleFireDept twice (Feb/June) and the ad has paid for itself each time. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling There are lots of people into both mobile games and e-books, and it's been fun for us to help them find new content #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KindleFireDept That's terrific. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston Howdy! I made it #indiechat #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
DiamondLB I'm #reading Ethereal by Addison Moore while listening in to #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @susankayequinn really? That sounds promising. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn They don't just take your blurb and quote a review. They look at the whole package&write up well @laurapauling: How so? #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @susankayequinn That's great and can make a difference compared to just slapping a cover and blurb up. #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston I read now more kindle books on my phone than my device, do you see this changing the way we use kindles? @KindleFireDept #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling Yes, we do function as an advertising platform for authors and info on that can be found at: http://t.co/xcTrp9uV #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Karen_Hooper How far in advance to authors have to buy ads? What's the normal wait time for an ad to post? #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB RT @susankayequinn: They dont just take your blurb and quote a review. They look at the whole package&write up well #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 26th, 2012
SheviStories Does #indiechat have a topic tonight? If so, what is it? -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn Here's my @KindleFireDept ad, you can see: http://t.co/I8uQu9kr #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012
RaShelleWorkman @susankayequinn That's gr8 to know. I like that @KindleFireDept takes the time to do that. #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @SheviStories The Kindle Fire Department is here and a rep. #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 26th, 2012
SheviStories RT @laurapauling: @SheviStories The Kindle Fire Department is here and a rep. #indiechat Coooool! -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling At what point should authors consider paying for an ad? #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @LM_Preston Great question. I think books will be more easily transferable between devices, accessible anywhere on anything. #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LynAlmodovar RT @susankayequinn: Here's my @KindleFireDept ad, you can see: http://t.co/I8uQu9kr #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 26th, 2012
chandahahn #indiechat I'm home in time! Yay jumpin in -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling I still read just on my Kindle but I could see when out on the road reading on a phone app. #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell hi everyone! thanks to @kindlefiredept for joining us tonight. sorry I'm late #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @Karen_Hooper We do a few things for authors. Book of the Day sponsorships are scheduling for Sept. But special events sooner. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB @chandahahn Yay! Glad you're here! #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KindleFireDept What can authors do beforehand to get the most from a paid ad with you? Any tips? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell @KindleFireDept I'm curious how you find your reader base. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012
SheviStories @KindleFireDept How many people will see a "book of the day" sponsorship mention and how do they see it (newsletter, etc)? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @KindleFireDept Oh wow Sept. Does that mean we have to send the info in now or do you contact us later? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell @laurapauling I do this. it's great to have the app to transition b/c it keeps your place in the same book #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @KindleFireDepart is also fwd-thinking -They have an ebook on marketing with essays from authors (full disclos:I'm in there) #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling Advertising is a way to reinvest in your writing and help build a readership. We focus on the outreach; you write. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling I read the ebook on marketing and it's a great overview for writers starting out with marketing. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept What about books that are free? How do you handle those ads? #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling With some great articles from some of the Indelibles. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell RT @KindleFireDept: Advertising is a way to reinvest in ur writing & help build a readership. We focus on the outreach; u write. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling what book? #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Let me find the link... #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling Great books get great results: cover, description, title. It all fits together. Have your fans get our fans excited #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MeggJensen RT @Lisa_Nowak: @KindleFireDept What about books that are free? How do you handle those ads? #Indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling Ebook Marketing Today. Only 99 cents for now. http://t.co/E2km63mY #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn Here you go:http://t.co/OB39gtLz @laurapauling: @KatGirl_Studio Let me find the link... #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @KatGirl_Studio Scheduling in advance is definitely a good idea. Feel free to drop us a line to see what we can do for you. :) #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @KindleFireDept What kinds of books do best on KFD? SF? Fantasy? Romance? Thrillers? #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We welcome free book submissions from authors and charge nothing. For big group promos or exclusives, there are fees. #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @susankayequinn thanks, I love how to books =^.^= #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston Good question! RT @susankayequinn: What kinds of books do best on KFD? SF? Fantasy? Romance? Thrillers? #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling So when our ad is up, get our friends to help spread the word on their social media outlets. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @KindleFireDept: @Lisa_Nowak For free books, do you submit under the same form? #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept Do you have any stats to share about how your ads work for different books? Or links to such? #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus Hey Greg! Thanks for hopping over from #kidlitchat! :) #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @susankayequinn We've had successes in every genre; it comes down to an appealing book. But epic fantasy, SF, and MG are harder. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept How do we submit a free book? I didn't see a link or form on the website. Could be I'm just blind. :) #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston @KindleFireDept How do short stories do? #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @LM_Preston: There are some ad sites that take shorts (but fewer than novels). I recently had good success with ENT w/my short #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LynAlmodovar RT @gregpincus: @KindleFireDept Do you have any stats to share about how your ads work for different books? Or links to such? #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak Just send an email on the day it's free. There isn't really a form yet. Maybe I should make one... ;) #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @susankayequinn What's ENT stand for? #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus We keep stats on how all of our ads have done but haven't published them anywhere. You're welcome to inquire. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @patricialynne07 Ereader News Today http://t.co/p1ZHDy0h #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell @KindleFireDept I may have missed this, but how do you reach readers? #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept I just did inquire :-) Seriously, though, your monthly traffic is great but meaningless if they don't click ads. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling So even with ads it still helps to have that great cover, blurb - professional. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept I figured you could shed light on what's successful/not so much (and it's gonna vary, naturally!) #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
JessieHarrell sorry if my last message post 2x. tweet chat is being difficult for me tonight. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept Do you notice that any particular day of the week is better for running an ad than others? #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @susankayequinn Thanks. =) #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus Very true. Just hard to explain over Twitter without knowing more specifically about what you write. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston RT @susankayequinn ENT ? you have a link? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012
SheviStories So how many readers does the #Kindle Fire Department have? #IndieChat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @LM_Preston I submitted my free short story to ENT with fantastic results too. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston @KindleFireDept So do you distribute via newsletter email? FB page updates? or just blog post? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus Difference between a banner ad and the posts we make is that we try to engage with your book. It's content, not an ad #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus: Greg, with my ad, I saw a significant surge in sales (4x normal) - I call KFD a mini-POI, even tho it annoys Gadget #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Karen_Hooper @Lisa_Nowak Great questions for @KindleFireDept ! You keep asking all the stuff I've been wondering but couldn't remember. #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept That's true. I wouldn't expect my children's poetry ebook to get the same results as a thriller #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @LM_Preston: RT @susankayequinn ENT ? you have a link? http://t.co/p1ZHDy0h #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We've had great successes on every day of the week. People will come out any time for a quality book. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks Sorry I'm late, all. I LOVE @kindlefiredept ! Got a great bump w/ The Book of Lost Souls when it was free months ago. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn When checking out an ebook marketing ad site, it's also good to check Kindle Boards and see what people's experience has been. #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling At what point should an author consider paid ads? Right at the start? A couple books in? Whenever they have the money? #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus Yeah, children's poetry might be tough. I want to develop cheaper options to show off niche works like that. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Great question! #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @laurapauling I like that question! =) #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @SheviStories We currently have about 35k on the FB page and monthly traffic of 350-400k per month. Hope it keeps growing! #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling There seems to be more than one philosophy on marketing out in the blogosphere. #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @susankayequinn Yes, talking to other authors and getting a sense of what's working is so important! #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KindleFireDept That's terrific! #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept What genres would you say most of your subscribers read? #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept Yeah. There's all sorts of niches where an ad makes sense within the niche but not outside of it, in particular. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @LM_Preston Most of it is the sharing we do through social networks, but we also have a growing presence on our mobile app. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @gregpincus Just like all marketing ads probably work better for different authors/genres. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston @gregpincus Do you see many childrens books becoming apps? like with MeeGenius and other app developers? #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept A mobile app. That's smart. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept Still, I was reacting to your saying an ad is a great way to reinvest in your writing. It's not always :-) #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling It will be so interesting to see where the children's market goes with ebooks. #indiechat #kidlitchat -9:42 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @LM_Preston I see lots of people talking about it/trying it. I'm not seeing traction in the overlap. Yet! #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MeggJensen Mobile app? I just checked the app store, but couldn't find it. What's the app called? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @MichWritesBooks Romance and Thrillers are the big two then various offshoots/subgenres: PR, Mystery, Horror, YA w/adult appeal #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Lisa_Nowak @KindleFireDept I take it there's not a daily emailing. Is that in the works? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MaganVernon #amwriting but checking in on #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus I'll be the first to say that it depends on your specific situation. Ads can work when they reach your audience. #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @MeggJensen Actually our app is in Google Play and GetJar, finding other new readers: http://t.co/z19re06G #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept Ya. And so much of that is totally out of a site's control. Impossible to be all things to all readers. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 RT @KindleFireDept: Ill be the 1st to say that it depends on your specific situation. Ads can work when they reach your audience. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus I think authors have to experiment - some sites work well for their genre/book, others not. Plus changes w/time #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling That's always the crux - finding our target audience. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @Lisa_Nowak We have a pretty large email list that we use for special announcements, but it's not genre divided. Maybe someday. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MeggJensen @KindleFireDept Gotcha! Thanks. :) #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @laurapauling Especially with a limited to zero budget. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @laurapauling It's hard. WHERE do readers of young adult go to find new books? #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston Amen to that sister! RT @laurapauling: Thats always the crux - finding our target audience. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @susankayequinn And I think there are some niches where there's no community where an ad works. Yet. And that's okay, too. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus Well so much of it depends on the site's branding. We are more general audience, but there are niche sites out there. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @MichWritesBooks I'd say our target for YA ebooks is more adults than teens. #indiechat I could be wrong though. -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @patricialynne07 With zero budget, the best bet is to have a series, let the first go free, then place an "ad" on the free sites. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MeggJensen Pixel of Ink YE RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling Its hard. WHERE do readers of young adult go to find new books? #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @MichWritesBooks twitter, book blogs, that's where I get mine. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston My kid searches on amazon or bookstore RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling WHERE are YA readers go to find new books? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @MeggJensen Yeah but hasn't Pixel been closed to advertising for a while now? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle Dropping in to say hi! #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @susankayequinn I've heard a lot to have a series. Unfortunately, I'm the queen of stand alones. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LynAlmodovar @MichWritesBooks Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, book blogs, word of mouth, and youtube trailers #IndieChat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus Which means that you have to find readers in different ways - social media, reviews, etc. Are you thinking childrens? #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MeggJensen @HeatherMcCorkle True, true. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling @MichWritesBooks Yes, so much of YA's popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. It's why I read it. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @patricialynne07 I think stand alones can still do well, just tougher to gain traction. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston Also FB, and Book club at school RT @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling WHERE are YA readers go to find new books? #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling I think word of mouth with teens is huge - just like with adults. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB RT @KindleFireDept: Yes, so much of YAs popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. Its why I read it. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @patricialynne07 It can still have carry-over as long as your books are of similar interest - i.e. if readers like one... #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @laurapauling Yeah. Personally, I enjoy stand alones. Don't have to wait for the next in the series. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling yeah I'm holding off on my stand-alones until i have more series books out. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston Where on FB do they find them though, I wonder? #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @susankayequinn In specific, children's poetry. But I think there are other areas, too, where a broad audience isn't the key. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Good idea. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MaganVernon @MichWritesBooks @laurapauling I find most of my books through recommendations from friends, recs from Amazon, and Pixel of Ink #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn RT @Stacey_WB: @KindleFireDept: Yes, so much of YAs popularity is adults who want fresh, youthful excitement. Its why I read it. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston My daughter clicks the ads sometimes & buys it RT @HeatherMcCorkle: Where on FB do they find them though, I wonder? #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MaganVernon @laurapauling @MichWritesBooks I'll quote @GPChing and say most YA books are targeted toward the "Twi-mom's" #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 @susankayequinn That's my hope. The readers will enjoy one story and check out the next. *fingers crossed* #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept If you're writing a middle grade or children's book, the best opps are still offline: libraries, schools, parenting groups #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @LynAlmodovar Agreed. Though my teen daughter and I have different tastes so it doesn't always work. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus I think children's books have the hardest time in ebook - reaching the readers is difficult. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept There are, indeed. And we're also still so early in this process. Lots of exploration.... #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston Good to know! #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling i have to say, I'd rather have my kids reading a print book than a device all the time. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn RT @KindleFireDept: If youre writing a middle grade/childrens book, the best are still offline:libraries,schools,parenting groups #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling And I think that's pure nostalgia. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston Also, through school visits my books are in libraries since kids requested them RT @HeatherMcCorkle: Good to know! #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @susankayequinn Yes. And often, particularly at the younger ages, the readers aren't the ones who are the buyers! #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @laurapauling Agreed. Studies that say the devices can be bad on the eyes. As addicted as I am to mine, hope it's not true! #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling currently I have enough books in my TBR pile for like the next year. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston I love that! #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @MaganVernon And we just need to find them! And if there are FB book groups where they like to hang. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I do too and I keep adding! The ones that hook me are the ones I read. #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus I think children's review journals are key to reaching teachers/librarians. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @MichWritesBooks Good thinking! #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I don't read quickly so mine never seems to get smaller lol. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Yep. Give me a killer cover, blurb, and great first chapter, and I'm there. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MaganVernon Free ways to market include: Twitter chats, online presense, and querying reviewers. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @gregpincus If no one is seriously building a kids ebook site, then that's an opportunity for somebody to take charge and profit #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Oh nooooo! I read pretty fast. But I have no problem stopping a book halfway. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @susankayequinn There are still barriers there for non-trad pubbed. The "pay for" reviews don't cross that barrier, either. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012
patricialynne07 Truth! @MichWritesBooks: @laurapauling Yep. Give me a killer cover, blurb, and great first chapter, and Im there. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I'm dyslexic #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @laurapauling That's a common response. Most of it is parents wanting their kids exposed to print. Not a bad idea to me. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
gregpincus @KindleFireDept I agree, someone's gonna find that sweet spot. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @laurapauling Me either. Life's too short and there are FAR too many great books out there. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
LM_Preston @KindleFireDept What is KindleFireDept have planned for Holiday promo opportunities this year? #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept RT @MaganVernon: Free ways to market include: Twitter chats, online presense, and querying reviewers. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I track all my books on Goodreads and update my status everyday #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KindleFireDept I limit screen time for my kids and at times a device feels like more screen even if it's not with e-ink. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @gregpincus Agreed. Although I think some journals will consider for review, even if their policy says "no" - haven't tried, tho #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I love keeping track on Goodreads. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon Book bloggers are a serious way to promote books! :D I love spreading the word! #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio And slow or fast reader doesn't matter. My daughter reads twice as fast as I do. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @KindleFireDept Best to my knowledge, it doesn't exist... #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling you should add me as a friend =^.^= #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @Froze8 I love my book bloggers. They have been such huge supporters! #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MaganVernon @Froze8 I get giddy everytime a book blogger says 'yes' to reviewing my book. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Will do. #indiechat :) -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KindleFireDept @LM_Preston For the holidays, I'm thinking some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn @laurapauling: @KatGirl_Studio What is this tracking on Goodreads that you speak of? :) #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Froze8 @MichWritesBooks I use twitter to find new books, if I see it often online and hear good things I'll want to check it out #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I read slow but commit everything to memory. I can track the plots of all books I've read and shows and WIPs #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @susankayequinn Just updating status on books we're reading. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling at the same time. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 26th, 2012
susankayequinn Nice! @KindleFireDept: @LM_Preston For the holidays, some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012
MichWritesBooks @MaganVernon You and me both! I LOVE book bloggers. #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012
Stacey_WB Yay!RT @KindleFireDept: For the holidays, Im thinking some Big Giveaways, some charitable stuff. Take the stress out of shopping! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012
laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio That's great! #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 26th, 2012
