It might seem an odd time to drop the price on something when it is selling at records rates. The e-reader market is in a great state of flux at the moment and authors everywhere are debating what should be the “right price” for an electronic edition of a book. I’ve been following a few hot debates on the topic lately, especially one between authors Joe Konrath and Barry Eisler.
The answer to “What is the correct price for an ebook?” is not really settled at this point. However, I’m seeing a trend that says the most mainstream ebooks are now settling around the $4.99 price point, with introductory prices of either $0.99 or $9.99.
So, tonight, I dropped the price on the electronic version of THREE HUNDRED ZEROES on Kindle, Nook and Smashwords to $4.99. My hope in doing this is that I will find more readers. Books without readers are of little value and I’m loving the fact that my reader following is growing by leaps and bounds. This month, March, has been, by far, the best month ever and it is thanks to my readers.
I cannot do much about the print version pricing of the book. Print books are much more expensive to deliver to readers. Even though I still love the feel of an actual book in my hands, I have to admit really enjoying reading on our Kindle. Ultimately, as an author, what is most important to me is that you are reading. Hopefully, this price change will make that possible for many more readers…
This is no April Fool, enjoy!
Dennis “K1” Blanchard
I’m in a league with you, Dennis. I would rather have the print copy in my hands (which I do, TNX!). Kindle doesn’t do much for me poolside. Cheers!
Howard Kraus, K2UD
(Trailname, K2? Whaddayouthink?)
“K2” I love it. Of course everyone is going to assume you’re named after the mountain, but then you get to explain what ham radio is all about. Go for it!