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Your Feedback on the Summer of Podcast to Print
This summer, we saw four podcast novels become in-print sensations in a period notable for having the most podcast - to - print events in such a short time. Four books were not just released, they had successful rushes up the Amazon.com charts… four books in forty four days!
In order, they were:
“Brave Men Run”
“Digital Magic”
“The Case of the Pitcher's Pendant”
“Playing for Keeps”
I'd like to get the community's opinion:
To get an idea, did you buy all four books on the day of their respective Amazon rush? No shame if you didn't, I just want to understand your perspective. If you didn't, why not?
Were the releases too close together? Was three events and four books in less than a month and a half too much hype, and too much of a drain on you bank account to fully participate in all three?
Was the fact that the summer was so packed actually beneficial? Did it contribute to each author's success?
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, did you tire of hearing Tee, Pip, Mur and myself interviewed on so many shows in such a short time, or did you enjoy it? Did you buy any of the books because you heard the author on so many podcasts, or one podcast in particular? Did you discover a new podcast you subsequently subscribed to because you heard one of the authors on it?
Which event (Sovereign Summer Sunday, Double Trouble, Heroes of the 25th) had the best author / audience connection, and why? Which one had the worst, and why?
As authors, what can we do better to connect with and mobilize the audience the next time we need the audience's support and help with something? Did any of the four authors do anything this summer that had a negative effect on you as a fan?
Is there anything else you can add to the discussion, whether positive or negative, regarding this summer's podcast-to-print efforts by each of the four authors?
Please note: I'm not trying to create a pissing contest or drag the pond for compliments for myself or for Tee, Mur, or Pip. You can help us by being absolutely honest. It's constructive criticism and legitimate praise that does the most good.
If you like, in addition to the discussion here, consider recording you feedback and either sending it as an mp3 file to mwselznick at gmail dot com or leaving a voicemail at 1-505-349-0386. I'll play the responses on a future episode of Sonitotum.
Thanks for taking part!
Sonitotum Episode Twelve - Big Big Big
Hey, another Sonitotum! I really am back to this podcasting thing, see? I told ya!
In this episode: an eclectic range of music, promos from fellow podcasters, and all the latest news from my little corner of the aethernets, including a call to action for all of you as we come closer to Sovereign Summer!
Music
- The Livingstons - “Holy Metal Box” from “Holy Metal Box”
- Emma Wallace - “Pet” from “A Reason To Stay Up All Night”
- Aaron Zimmer - “Rerun On the TV” from “Buy 1 / Get 1″
Promos
Links
- Swarm Press, publishers of “Brave Men Run - A Novel of the Sovereign Era,” Summer 2008!
- Masters of Podcast Novel Promotion and Fansourcing:
- Michael Jackson’s
song “Rock With You” — better than hearing me sing it, I promise!
- Follow me on Twitter!
- Twittermonster Jason Calacanis
- Mahalo.com
- My Wikipedia page — do you have anything to add?
- Drew Beatty, author of “White Trash Land,” who rose to the challenge.
- Participate in the Forums, and help build the community.
Feed Back!
In addition to leaving a comment right here in the show notes and participating in the Forums…
- Voice Mail: 1-206-600-6364
- Musicians send CDs: MWS Media, PO BOX 402081 Hesperia, CA 92340-2081
- Send an E-Mail
Outro theme: “Bound To Be Free” from the album “Culture of Self” by Dan Wallace.
Show Your Support
Please consider donating whatever you think this episode was worth, with my heartfelt thanks.
Recommended worth: $5.00
Words
Thanks to an inspiring, firm, graciously delivered and entirely solicited ass-kicking from a very dear friend, I got my butt in the chair tonight and wrote 1,441 words of “Pilgrimage.”
Now, I gotta get up in five hours so I can hit it again. And again. But before I try to sleep, I wanted to share.
You were right, Mur. It felt awesome.
