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Originally Posted by fjtorres
The reports I have seen from Indie Authors--Konrath, Howey, and others--is that they see it as both a promo tool and a revenue source, a distinct and separate market, much like magazines. It pays less that discrete sales, like magazines, but it raises visibility. Other promo tools ike Bookbub cost money.
Other authors see it as an alternative to permafree.
One author reported he had a short story he had planned to permafree to promote his series but decided to put it into KU. He got decent payout and a boost on the sales side.
Just anecdotal reports but they dovetail with the consumer side stories.
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Hmmmm. Great examples, just one little detail. Amazon courted them.
Now if Glen is asking about newer authors I know many that use it and make money.
I think in one month alone at least 5 authors I know all made superstar bonuses.
That is authors I know and talk too, not authors I just read about.
If the OP is thinking about it, I would highly recommend he try it for 90 days, provided he actually has a book and not a 10 page pamphlet.