What I thought was interesting was how the sales spread over the three main formats:
Mass market paperbacks - 66,403,000 units
Hardcover - 157,228,000
Trade paperback - 325,789,000
That averages out to approximate three out of every five books sold was a 6x9 trade paperback. For authors and publishers still producing print books, that seems like the smart size to pick right now.
Several people asked how they can help with my upcoming book release. My tour dates are set, but I could certainly use help with announcements. So I’ve decided to make a contest out of it!
Sign up below to announce my book’s release any time between February 5th and 8th and three people will win an e-book copy. I will send out the information, links, and image the week prior.
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Those are really interesting numbers! I rarely buy hardcovers - in fact I mostly buy ebooks these days.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your tour!
Huh, those are interesting numbers. Not what I would have expected from print.
ReplyDeleteI'll be happy to help promote your book. I'm good for Thursday Feb. 7.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm not contributing to those print numbers.
ReplyDeleteAnd all set to host you on your tour.
Hi Diane .. sounds like a great idea - and I'm sure you'll have lots of takers. I definitely look forward to reading and using your book ...
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
Interesting stats. I'll post about your book on Feb. 7 if that's okay with you.
ReplyDeleteI just signed up!
ReplyDeleteOnce I release my third book the trilogy will be complete and I will begin selling 6 X 9 trade paperbacks again. They do surprisingly well at the beach and at boardwalks.
I'm happy to announce your book and help however, Diane. I'll do so on the 6th.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I saw your post. I've been trying to decide between the 51/2 and the 6X9 Trade Paperback size. I guess I have my answer. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to those who are hosting and helping with the announcement.
ReplyDeleteCiara, go with the 6x9.
Your book sounds like it has a lot of great information. Happy for the chance to help promote it. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'll need this book in my life. Happy to help promote it!
ReplyDeleteInteresting numbers. I think that readers are choosing between books that they are sure that they want to keep (trade paperback or hardback) and books that they know they want to read at least once (mass market or ebook) and ebooks are changing the mass market sales. I could be wrong, but that's just one thought.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to help out!
Tamara and Nick, thank you.
ReplyDeleteTyrean, that is exactly what is happening. People are buying the ebook instead of the mass market size, which is often the same price if not more.
All signed up. Good luck with your book!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good deal. I'm going to announce your book on Feb. 8th.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I've always chosen to print on 6x9 because it's cheaper for me - less pages. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your forthcoming book. I need to read it. I signed up to annnounce your tour. Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone who has volunteered to help. It's been 3 years since my last launch - I need the help!
ReplyDeletetrade paperback?! hunh!
ReplyDeletethis book is valuable!! cant wait to read it!
I'd love to help, Diane. Just review the submission guidelines on my review blog at http://TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. They are in the left column. Be sure to tell me the date you'd like me to reserve when you send the review and/or synopsis.
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i am totally signed up and can't wait!!! exciting times, girl!
ReplyDeleteInteresting stats. Thanks for sharing. :-)
ReplyDeleteMost useful information here, L. Something to consider if self pub becomes a reality for me this year. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the stats. And I've signed up.
ReplyDeleteNice to know those stats. As for me, I'm all kindle now. Totally hooked.
ReplyDeleteAnd nice to meet you! Since it's not been officially announced what team...I'll just shut up now.
Tina @ Life is Good
http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/
I still have the book cover and link to your blog in my blog sidebar. I also just signed up to help announce it one of the dates listed in February.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, I will.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina!
Thanks everyone.
Indeed, very enlightening stats. Although, I'm not into such things and my writing is just therapy.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to announce your book release via my little known and not really worth reading blog. Every little bit helps :)
Interesting numbers. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your release!
All signed up! Congrats on the new release, it is a very timely and important subject.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release! I'm signed up and looking forward to participating. And the book will definitely be on my TBR list. :)
ReplyDeleteAll signed up!
ReplyDeleteI still prefer the hardbacks though these days I can't afford the new ones at list prices, but I've been finding some pretty good ones a Dollar Tree.
ReplyDeleteI've added my blog to your list. I'm always up for lending my blog to support others.
Lee
Tossing It Out
How exciting, I'll announce your book release, Diane! Wishing you all the best of luck with it but you don't need luck, you're an old hand at this. I love to learn from you!
ReplyDeleteJai
Thank you everyone who has signed up to help me!
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