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Dean M. Cole · 04-10-2011, 11:15 PM

Since the end of February I've sold 41 books through Amazon and 9 directly through Smashwords (pre-Premium Distribution). Also, I've been on Smashwords Premium Distribution for a few weeks now and I know some have sold through B&N and Apple. As someone else mentioned, it takes a long time to get those sales figures through Smashwords.

I've considered getting my own ISBN numbers and self publishing direct to B&N, Apple, Kobo, Diesel & Sony. However, until those sales values are known I'm not sure it would be worth the investment.

Any thoughts or experiences in this area would be greatly appreciated.

04-10-2011, 11:15 PM	#28
Dean M. Cole SECTOR 64: Coup de Main Posts: 19 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Device: iPhone	Since the end of February I've sold 41 books through Amazon and 9 directly through Smashwords (pre-Premium Distribution). Also, I've been on Smashwords Premium Distribution for a few weeks now and I know some have sold through B&N and Apple. As someone else mentioned, it takes a long time to get those sales figures through Smashwords. I've considered getting my own ISBN numbers and self publishing direct to B&N, Apple, Kobo, Diesel & Sony. However, until those sales values are known I'm not sure it would be worth the investment. Any thoughts or experiences in this area would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Dean M. Cole; 04-10-2011 at 11:34 PM. Reason: Added Smashwords Total.