Self published novels

amother

OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 11:24 am

I'm looking to self publish my first novel in the near future and I want to be very strategic in how I launch it. Since it is a romance story (shomer negia) the frum publishers don't want it but I'm wondering if the fact that it'd be self published would deter you from buying it. Do you only buy books from jewish book stores? I'm trying to figure out the best ways to market and sell it.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 11:30 am

Ruchel wrote:

Check who published Ayuni

Hi, she self published. We're actually friendly on Facebook

amother

Yarrow

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 1:51 pm

I don't think the knowledge that it's self published would be the issue, it's more how would anyone be aware your book exists.

amother

Electricblue ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 2:12 pm

amother Yarrow wrote:

I don't think the knowledge that it's self published would be the issue, it's more how would anyone be aware your book exists.

I disagree, I trust a few Publishers to have certain standards which I appreciate for my home.

I’m not letting anything from unknown sources into my house without checking it out first, but I just don’t have the time for that.

In other words, if it comes from a self-published source, it's not coming home with me or my kids.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 6:14 pm

amother Electricblue wrote:

What if it had a letter of approval from an author you liked? I don't know if I can find a rav to read it and write an approval because it's geared to women. I also think of having trigger warnings in the beginning. There's attraction but their first kiss is only after the wedding

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 6:16 pm

What'd the most popular social media site for orthodox jews, other than this one here?

synthy

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 6:16 pm

amother Electricblue wrote:

What do you disagree about? If she self publishes, how would anyone know the book even exists?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 6:17 pm

synthy wrote:

What do you disagree about? If she self publishes, how would anyone know the book even exists?

Well, the plan is to advertise it so people will know about it Wink

UROOT ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 8:19 pm

amother OP wrote:

What'd the most popular social media site for orthodox jews, other than this one here?

A social site or news site?

People also advertise on popular whatsapp statuses

amother

Jade

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 8:27 pm

Maybe give it to frum influencers for free, particularly those who post about books sometimes. They might mention that they read it on shabbos or are excited to read it and that goes even further than a paid ad

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 8:49 pm

UROOT wrote:

A social site or news site?

People also advertise on popular whatsapp statuses

Oh that's a good idea too! Thank you. Please tell me any place you think is worthwhile

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 8:50 pm

amother Jade wrote:

Will do. That's another good idea

↑ UROOT ↓

Thu, Dec 12 2024, 8:54 pm

amother OP wrote:

Oh that's a good idea too! Thank you. Please tell me any place you think is worthwhile

I'm so sorry I don't have Whatsapp so I don't know which exact ones! You can look into contacting Jewish Content Network. They arrange for advertising on a lot of jewish platforms.
https://jewishcontentnetwork.com/

amother

↑ Electricblue

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 9:19 am

synthy wrote:

What do you disagree about? If she self publishes, how would anyone know the book even exists?

I respectfully disagree with the notion that knowing it is self-published is not a concern. It is an issue.

Self-published books hardly end up in my home.

amother

Snow

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 9:23 am

amother OP wrote:

I, personally, and not speaking for anyone else here, would not consider a book with a kiss in it to be 'Jewish'/frum and would not buy it. I would read it maybe maybe from the library but I try hard not to read not frum books.

amother

Holly

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 9:44 am

Do self published books make any money? How many copies can one hope to sell without a publisher to push sales and promote?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 9:57 am

amother Holly wrote:

Do self published books make any money? How many copies can one hope to sell without a publisher to push sales and promote?

It really depends on the genre and how well it's marketed. Unfortunately nowadays many publishers expect you to market it yourself anyway. That being said, some people make no money and others can quit their day jobs.

↑ UROOT

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 10:10 am

amother Snow wrote:

That's a good point, I missed that post before. I wouldn't either purchase a book that has kissing, even between a married couple.