tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post6815002456816857976..comments2023-10-20T08:56:14.314+01:00Comments on Stroppy Author: A life in publishing: World Book Night - good or bad?Stroppy Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-33563759013202012002011-02-28T18:49:29.314+00:002011-02-28T18:49:29.314+00:00Excellent post/blog that could be useful for any a...Excellent post/blog that could be useful for any author! Thanks for sharing! I didn't think about all those difficulties or profits of free giving of books. I'm a new author, I've published only one book so far, but I think authors shouldn't be so frustrated by free books... The benefits of free books are more than the bad influence on authors and publishers' benefits?... Furthermore, there are a lot of other way to promote one's works, for example sites like zazzle.com, cafepress. com, fiverr? They could be a good way to promote one's works and to help "remove" stupidity in the streets like headlines on t-shirts, fridge-magnets, cups, etc: My Boyfriend kisses Better Than Yours, FBI - female body inspector, etc. Not everything we see and think of should be about sex, right? It would be much better if there were more nice pictures of mythical creatures, good thoughts, poems from fantasy genre, etc? I'm allanbard there, I use some of my illustrations, thoughts, poems from my books (like: One can fight money only with money, Even in the hotest fire there's a bit of water, etc). Best wishes to all writers! Let the wonderful noise of the sea always sounds in your ears! (a greeting of the water dragons'hunters - my Tale Of The Rock Pieces).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129753022664172166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-42390052980229298412011-02-28T11:42:32.222+00:002011-02-28T11:42:32.222+00:00Thanks for this post, nice to read well-thought-ou...Thanks for this post, nice to read well-thought-out arguments instead of some of the bias one way or the other I've seen. <br /><br />I hope it'll give authors publicity and encourage people to buy more books, but at worst, I think it's a little spark of optimism and giving that's encouraging to see.Tatum Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074228011847976820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-40277395447608846682011-02-27T17:17:32.252+00:002011-02-27T17:17:32.252+00:00Thanks for this nice clear run-down of the various...Thanks for this nice clear run-down of the various arguments. It's not a simple issue, and it's nice to see posts dealing with that (I read Nicola Morgan's today as well), rather than simply assuming it must be good or taking issue with it without exploring all angles. <br /><br />I think it is a good thing, on balance, but could have been an even more effective way of promoting books/reading.Beth Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182084510733977382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-61173219660985169722011-02-27T16:35:11.566+00:002011-02-27T16:35:11.566+00:00Kittie, you're right - thinking about books is...Kittie, you're right - thinking about books is always worthwhile, and this project does need a bit of consideration. On balance I support it, but it's not one of those things where I was certain immediately.Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-60364743589547760962011-02-27T16:31:37.226+00:002011-02-27T16:31:37.226+00:00Thank you, Mary, I'll correct the numbers - so...Thank you, Mary, I'll correct the numbers - so used to books coming in boxes of 24!<br /><br />I saw your post after I wrote this, Nicola, so thank you for putting your link in. Good idea for those not already committed to the official programme and lovely to get some other books involved.Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-25199503211149704842011-02-27T16:08:41.970+00:002011-02-27T16:08:41.970+00:00Sorry, not my bad maths but a slipped finger - mea...Sorry, not my bad maths but a slipped finger - meant 99.9%!Mary Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241989732624913706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-86850471293862144972011-02-27T16:07:48.426+00:002011-02-27T16:07:48.426+00:00I am giving away 48 copies of Sarah Waters' Fi...I am giving away 48 copies of Sarah Waters' Fingersmith on WBN and it honestly didn't occur to me I was giving her free publicity. I am doing it to continue to highlight the plight of Bampton Library in Oxfordshire, which is still under threat of closure.<br /><br />And I've said before that I think 999.9% of the people who receive a book will not know who Jamie Byng is or care.<br /><br />But, btw Anne, if it helps with the maths, it's 25 titles not 24.<br /><br />I'll let you know how it goes.<br /><br />MaryMary Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241989732624913706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-22948097736655042692011-02-27T15:40:53.079+00:002011-02-27T15:40:53.079+00:00Paid close attention to your pro and con arguments...Paid close attention to your pro and con arguments. I honestly can't say right now and have to give the matter some thought. Thinking about books is always a good think, I'm happy to say.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-62604117108195667262011-02-27T15:25:33.769+00:002011-02-27T15:25:33.769+00:00Stroppy - did you see my blog post earlier today? ...Stroppy - did you see my blog post earlier today? In it, I say some of what you say and add my own idea: http://helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-world-book-night.html<br /><br />Good to see the arguments set out above.Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.com