tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post3568480186650345641..comments2023-07-14T10:22:45.840-05:00Comments on Victorine Writes: The Secret to My SuccessVictorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06052077366367623323noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-57744259217904860332012-09-06T21:26:13.892-05:002012-09-06T21:26:13.892-05:00Yes, I feel like I am jumping in the deep end! My ...Yes, I feel like I am jumping in the deep end! My first indie novel comes out in September and I am overwhelmed by all that needs to be done and worrying I may be missing a beat, especially since I am totally new to the social networking scene and have like two followers on Twitter lol. Thanks for the advice. I am so excited to see your success!Tiffany Carmouchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362032264238551896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-33087015123700836612011-08-19T06:49:29.602-05:002011-08-19T06:49:29.602-05:00Hi. I'm a fellow artist turned indie author wi...Hi. I'm a fellow artist turned indie author with my cross genre book. So far my best was in the 10k range as far as sales rank goes. The up and down of those little numbers will drive you crazy if you let them.<br /><br />I'm always baffled by how many people have a "write it and they will come" mindset.<br /><br />Three tips I've always lived by are:<br /><br />1. Read a lot, write a lot.<br />2. Write what you like, not necessarily what you know.<br />3. Have a basic understanding of marketing.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />AugustAugust V. Fahrenhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EH5W7Unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-11994671266625334492011-08-16T18:38:23.292-05:002011-08-16T18:38:23.292-05:00Great post! I love it because it doesn't say &...Great post! I love it because it doesn't say "I don't know what I did, it just happened".<br />I know that question ("What's your SECRET?!") must wear thin after a while, but you answered it perfectly; telling people to be smart about it. <br />That's the secret. <br /><br />Congratulations and here's to many more bestsellers!<br /><br />StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-25279223358747572572011-08-15T14:06:56.007-05:002011-08-15T14:06:56.007-05:00Great post Victorine and great advice!
SaffiGreat post Victorine and great advice!<br /><br />SaffiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-6281580484054550642011-08-15T12:43:37.204-05:002011-08-15T12:43:37.204-05:00I've noticed a few experienced authors say som...I've noticed a few experienced authors say something recently to the effect that aspiring authors should get critiques from experienced authors. I wish it were as easy as people make it sound! I've joined a professional writer's org (RWA) and done critique trading and beta reading and in my experience, the more experienced/successful the author, then the less likely they are to participate in that type of thing. Which is totally understandable, they're busy and usually already have an established critique circle in place (oftentimes of other successful authors). But that means critiques received are usually from someone just as inexperienced as I am.<br /><br />I honestly don't know if that's a good thing or not.Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-44662994627785480802011-08-14T15:30:51.532-05:002011-08-14T15:30:51.532-05:00It seems there is an element of luck involved as w...It seems there is an element of luck involved as well. Did you notice at anytime that you suddenly found that there were reviews, or someone else was plugging your book because they enjoyed it.<br /><br />From what you have posted, it sounds like Amazon's marketing algorithms were the luck part of having a best seller.SBJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457239074744509487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-54384550951588511492011-08-13T21:28:47.685-05:002011-08-13T21:28:47.685-05:00Perfect advice. Yes, yes, yes.Perfect advice. Yes, yes, yes.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-27654408158854925532011-08-13T19:57:05.497-05:002011-08-13T19:57:05.497-05:00All very true and valid. My novel is at $2.99 and...All very true and valid. My novel is at $2.99 and hasn't been out long, but I do think in the future I may lower it to $.99 and see what happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-55415950855472228092011-08-13T15:50:48.385-05:002011-08-13T15:50:48.385-05:00Huge congrats on your success, Victorine! :-) You ...Huge congrats on your success, Victorine! :-) You deserve it. I love, love, love "Not What She Seems." It's a great page-turner for sure. I didn't know you created your own book cover. It's awesome! Very eye-catching. I also did my own cover for my new romance. Wishing you continued success. <br />All the best,<br />ShadonnaShadonna Richards (USA Today Bestselling Author)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296022415063438280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-36556432575094377662011-08-13T15:39:14.711-05:002011-08-13T15:39:14.711-05:00Oh no! I guess it is time to shelve my treatise o...Oh no! I guess it is time to shelve my treatise on naked mole rats. Shoot! LOL You are so funny. I always love your blog!<br /><br />Your success is well deserved and thank you for the wonderful insights. I'm going back to the drawing board as we speak. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308004004485880798.post-33535425852075433882011-08-13T12:48:58.603-05:002011-08-13T12:48:58.603-05:00Plus you need to write well. Which you do. Congrat...Plus you need to write well. Which you do. Congrats on your continued success, Vicki! <br /><br />jenjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379986868264461919noreply@blogger.com