tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post153512100447315820..comments2023-07-26T03:02:44.055-07:00Comments on ANWA Founder & Friends: 1,000 True FansMarsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-83993562537392129292013-05-20T22:09:07.927-07:002013-05-20T22:09:07.927-07:00Interesting . . . now to create writings true fans...Interesting . . . now to create writings true fans will truly be fans of--or something like that.Cindy R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514658355740025380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-88886810130235043742013-05-19T14:21:12.479-07:002013-05-19T14:21:12.479-07:00I think an author needs more than 1,000 true fans ...I think an author needs more than 1,000 true fans to make a living--but every fan helps.Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-14654895388509233162013-05-19T07:52:23.015-07:002013-05-19T07:52:23.015-07:00Thanks for this post, Marsha. It's certainly f...Thanks for this post, Marsha. It's certainly food for thought. Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-26882264537516740932013-05-18T09:32:31.498-07:002013-05-18T09:32:31.498-07:00Of course a quantity of work is necessary for the ...Of course a quantity of work is necessary for the whole concept to work. I don't expect many authors can do four books a year--and no traditional publisher will put out that many books by one author per year--although I know some super-producers who can produce that many books annually.<br /><br />Don't stress about the maths. Just keep writing, and networking as much as you can.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-75730858020211621892013-05-18T09:28:15.025-07:002013-05-18T09:28:15.025-07:00Thanks for your comment, Carol. It's so import...Thanks for your comment, Carol. It's so important to have products to sell, so get busy!Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-51318908511492504512013-05-18T09:26:09.079-07:002013-05-18T09:26:09.079-07:00Yes, Renae, it really helps to get a head start wi...Yes, Renae, it really helps to get a head start with potential readers. Thanks for stopping by!Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-30244500432108788372013-05-18T08:02:13.218-07:002013-05-18T08:02:13.218-07:00Interesting Marsha, but I have to agree with Jenn ...Interesting Marsha, but I have to agree with Jenn Wilks in the comment just above this one of mine. I published 2 books in 2012 and will have 2 out-of-print books republished in 2013. No way can I manage four books in a year. Eunice Boevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187108399081673740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-1473279060068523102013-05-17T23:34:15.681-07:002013-05-17T23:34:15.681-07:00It's an interesting thought, although I don...It's an interesting thought, although I don't know that I agree with it for authors. Other artists can charge more for their work as they get better, but books cost pretty much the same whether you're producing amazing works of art or drivel. The difference is in how many you can sell, not how much you can charge for them. And very few, if any, authors, are coming out with $100 worth of new books every year. Even those who put out four books a year would only have the opportunity for a True Fan to spend about $60 a year, before subtracting the majority, which goes to the publishing house, etc.Jenn Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443688970619269216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-81810365976732579942013-05-17T19:33:54.167-07:002013-05-17T19:33:54.167-07:00Oh that last post was me, Carol Rainbolt.Oh that last post was me, Carol Rainbolt.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293982916232952704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-76406039890499979962013-05-17T19:30:27.340-07:002013-05-17T19:30:27.340-07:00I realy appreciate this blog, Marsha. Now I need t...I realy appreciate this blog, Marsha. Now I need to finish my books, get about 500 children fans to ask their parents to spend at least $20.00 on my books, and I'd have about $10,000 a year to suplement my hubbys income. But another 500 would let me get my teeth fixed. Oh and if they each spent $40 I could go see my grandkids in Utah more often......No, I like your idea of 1000 fans spending $100 each a lot better!! I need to get busy writing!! Thank you sincerely for all you do, Marsha. You are such an inspiration to so many.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293982916232952704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-49849473112932490112013-05-17T18:15:38.101-07:002013-05-17T18:15:38.101-07:00Now we see why it is important to start your fan b...Now we see why it is important to start your fan base before you get published, though many don't start that way. It just helps get the numbers quicker.<br />And aint WD40 great! Thanks. <br />Renae Weight Mackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118785786700033749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-1057155982164578532013-05-17T17:45:27.281-07:002013-05-17T17:45:27.281-07:00Thanks, Lisa.Thanks, Lisa.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-83838632346727682102013-05-17T17:05:58.719-07:002013-05-17T17:05:58.719-07:00good thoughts!good thoughts!Lisa Swintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379546805837841144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-10993685376743450132013-05-17T16:04:24.698-07:002013-05-17T16:04:24.698-07:00Thanks for commenting, Kari. There is a lot to thi...Thanks for commenting, Kari. There is a lot to think about in this arena.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-20749165608156621592013-05-17T16:02:54.223-07:002013-05-17T16:02:54.223-07:00Those 1,000 fans need to be nurtured. I have to do...Those 1,000 fans need to be nurtured. I have to do more, but it's very hard to do everything, and choices must be made. Do I network, or do I write?Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-26677461787589865672013-05-17T15:57:30.528-07:002013-05-17T15:57:30.528-07:00Interesting, Marsha!!Interesting, Marsha!!kbrebeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146709601038107862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-82373861269692794372013-05-17T10:25:52.753-07:002013-05-17T10:25:52.753-07:00Ooh! I love this post, Marsha! You've given me...Ooh! I love this post, Marsha! You've given me a great deal to think about, not only for myself, but for a couple of my clients. I will have to go read that piece! hugs~Kari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.com