Amazon or Smashwords??

crich70 · 01-09-2018, 02:37 PM

I'm working on a small non-fiction book about getting the pre-writing work for NaNoWriMo done quickly. I was wondering which market others who have put books out found easier to use or gave the greater exposure between Amazon and Smashwords. Thanks.

Cinisajoy · 01-09-2018, 02:39 PM

BOTH!!!!!

Cinisajoy · 01-09-2018, 02:43 PM

For maximum eyes, put it at both. It needs to be on as many sites as possible.
As long as you don't choose select at Amazon, you can publish everywhere.

Oh and in answer to what you asked me, I don't think it needs a foreword by someone else. That would distract more than attract for that type of book.

Gregg Bell · 01-09-2018, 03:28 PM

I found Smashwords to be such a hassle, it's not even worth using, Crich.

Theoretically, you'd put your book on B&N, Kobo, iBookstore and Google Bookstore (another one not a lot of fun to navigate), but realistically, for maximum exposure in the short run, from my experience, Amazon Select is the way to go.

crich70 · 01-09-2018, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

For maximum eyes, put it at both. It needs to be on as many sites as possible.
As long as you don't choose select at Amazon, you can publish everywhere.

Oh and in answer to what you asked me, I don't think it needs a foreword by someone else. That would distract more than attract for that type of book.

Thanks Cinisajoy. Just sent you a PM about one of the edits you suggested.

crich70 · 01-09-2018, 05:17 PM

Thanks Cinisajoy,Gregg Bell for the information.

cromag · 01-09-2018, 09:10 PM

I'd say both as well. I can't think of any downside. You can always put it on Amazon first and then follow up at Smashwords.

Dr. Drib · 01-10-2018, 05:41 AM

Yes to your question, but replace the 'or' with an 'and'.

ZGottlieb · 08-15-2018, 09:05 PM

Draft2Digital is another site to consider. D2D distributes to a number of different sites also.

I use all three platforms. It has been difficult getting traction on Smashwords and D2D in comparison to the Gorilla (Amazon).

01-09-2018, 02:37 PM	#1
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Amazon or Smashwords?? I'm working on a small non-fiction book about getting the pre-writing work for NaNoWriMo done quickly. I was wondering which market others who have put books out found easier to use or gave the greater exposure between Amazon and Smashwords. Thanks.

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01-09-2018, 02:39 PM	#2
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	BOTH!!!!!

01-09-2018, 02:43 PM	#3
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	For maximum eyes, put it at both. It needs to be on as many sites as possible. As long as you don't choose select at Amazon, you can publish everywhere. Oh and in answer to what you asked me, I don't think it needs a foreword by someone else. That would distract more than attract for that type of book.

01-09-2018, 03:28 PM	#4
Gregg Bell Gregg Bell Posts: 2,266 Karma: 3917598 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Itasca, Illinois Device: Kindle Touch 7, Sony PRS300, Fire HD8 Tablet	I found Smashwords to be such a hassle, it's not even worth using, Crich. Theoretically, you'd put your book on B&N, Kobo, iBookstore and Google Bookstore (another one not a lot of fun to navigate), but realistically, for maximum exposure in the short run, from my experience, Amazon Select is the way to go.

01-09-2018, 05:17 PM	#6
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Thanks Cinisajoy,Gregg Bell for the information.

01-09-2018, 09:10 PM	#7
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,050 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I'd say both as well. I can't think of any downside. You can always put it on Amazon first and then follow up at Smashwords.

01-10-2018, 05:41 AM	#8
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,344 Karma: 59447733 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Yes to your question, but replace the 'or' with an 'and'.

08-15-2018, 09:05 PM	#9
ZGottlieb Author: 99c scifi ebook Posts: 56 Karma: 153488 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Planet Earth Device: IPOD	Draft2Digital is another site to consider. D2D distributes to a number of different sites also. I use all three platforms. It has been difficult getting traction on Smashwords and D2D in comparison to the Gorilla (Amazon).