Published on May 24, 2006
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Published on May 17, 2006
We escaped the northeast flooding and it was sunny and warm here all weekend long. My computer was in the shop so we spent the entire weekend outside.
Published on May 17, 2006
If you’re going to get into bed with a cheat and a liar, don’t come crawling to me for help…
Published on May 17, 2006
I have also sold some books on eBay, but not as many as you did. I have an ebook on the topic of homeschooling. I listed it first under two categories – non-fiction and education / homeschooling, which is, unfortunately, in the “everything else” category on eBay where no one goes.
I sold more copies under the non-fiction category than in the homeschooling category, so when the auction ended I listed it again only in non-fiction. I sold maybe 10 or 15 copies as ebooks before sales slowed. I didn’t use the featured item, only a gallery photo. You’ve inspired me, though. It’s almost summer, and that means more people are looking at homeschooling as an option for the next school year. I need to get the book ready to sell again for those who may be interested.
Christina Routon
https://home.alltel.net/clr1971/book.htm
Published on May 17, 2006
Last week, we covered search engine and directory registration. This week we’re going to talk about a broader, but related, topic – how to get links to your site from other sites…
Published on May 17, 2006
A publisher seems to be resisting writing an agreement/contract for my article, which he has already accepted. It was written on spec, and accepted for publication, probably in June. I have requested an agreement/contract more than once. All he does is quote the guidelines, which I know are notoriously unreliable and that writers cannot claim compensation based on them.
What should I do?
Published on May 17, 2006
This Week:
Published on May 10, 2006
Here’s something you may or may not know about us. While Richard can fix just about any computer or electronic gadget, we usually hire someone to fix things around the house (plumbing, electrical, roof, etc.). We’ve always wanted to be a bit more handy, but just haven’t gotten around to learning about those types of things.
Published on May 10, 2006
As for the eBay thing… Being a doll collector, I buy most of my stuff on eBay, and I’ve sold some there, too. And I also collect books (mainly older books, first editions, or special editions), so I know what you mean about it being better to list a book in the subject category! The books category is HUGE and most people don’t take the time to wade through it. Although I haven’t published any books yet, I do know enough about the eBay market to know that you’re giving darn good advice.
Anyway, great issue this week – thanks!
Sincerely,
Katharine S. Leppert
https://www.katharineswan.com
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Hi Angela,
Just wanted to let you know I read your eBay article in this week’s WritersWeekly.com newsletter. You inspired me to get out an old e-book I published a few years ago, “dust it off,” revise it and get it up on eBay. I listed it yesterday, and sold my first one today! I expect there will be many more orders to come.
Thanks for the great article, and for everything else you and Richard do. You sure make life so much easier for us small writers and publishers!
Hugs,
John
Published on May 10, 2006
Last week, we talked about the importance of good content on a web site. Good content not only attracts the attention of readers, but it also attracts the attention of search engines and directories.
