So, I have been looking into removing Scattered from KDP's select program. As apart of the publishing program, I have to keep that specific work exclusive to Amazon. There is nothing wrong with exclusivity if you have a killer marketing team or great promotional skills. However, I feel that exclusivity has its drawbacks.
For one, your work only appeals to those with Kindles or Kindle apps. Now, I happen to know that the Kindle app is very popular among android users. That is a plus, but I have found that I receive the most sales from Barnes and Noble, not Amazon. While being enrolled in KDP Select is supposed to change that, giving you work more exposure, it hasn't for me. I made it onto a list of highest downloaded shorts with a mere 24 downloads. That is nothing compared to the readership on Barnes and Noble.
Another drawback is that on Amazon your work has to be sold at a price. I prefer my short stories to be free, but in order to do that, I have to space promotions that last only 5 days over a few months. My short stories allow readers to get to know my writing style and so they become promotional tools within themselves. If people like my shorter works, they are more likely to buy my novels; however, if I can't give them away for free, it defeats the purpose. I do like that if I post this particular short to other outlets, Amazon should have a price match, making it fee on their site permanently.
Looking into my arrangement with KDP Select, I can place Scattered on Smashwords and other outlets in August where it will be FREE!!! Right now, I decided to use my five days of free promotion. So, from 5/22/15 to 5/26/15 Scattered will be available to download for FREE on Amazon.com. Please take advantage if you are interested in reading it. Otherwise, the next time you will see it free is in August. Click the link below tomorrow for a free download.
Link: SCATTERED on Amazon
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