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February 27, 2008 - Annie Williams, creator of Frugal Fiction says, “Not if you think outside the cover. Traditional publishing is, by necessity, a mass-production industry. The cost of releasing a new book is huge, which relates to the current prices we see in bookstores. It’s time to band together, embrace the Internet and technology, and build a brand, not for a single voice, but for the collective voice of Independent Authors.”
Frugal Fiction, a recently launched e-book site is doing just that. This free service transforms an author’s work into a 3D fun-to-read, page-turning e-book, sells it through DRM technology to protect the author, and provides a personal web page. The caveat? Authors agree to sell their book for just $3.99, of which they receive a dollar.
Explains Williams, “It’s often said writing the book is the easy part; the hard part is selling it. In order to generate enthusiasm for Independent Authors we must provide a significant reader benefit; a reason for them to try your work; a reason for those who have forsaken books due to cost to rediscover the written word. If you sell at the same price as a name brand, a challenge many self-published authors face, the reader has no incentive.
“E-books, if you will, are the trial size or coupon that every major consumer manufacturer offers when they launch a new product. They are the tease that brings a reader to your website, the enticement to buy your tangible book, the means to build your brand until traditional publishing calls.”
Frugal Fiction, http://www.frugalfiction.com, provides the opportunity to read voraciously, try new genres, and experience up-and-coming authors. Enjoy free previews of all selections in a fun-to-read, page-turning 3D e-book format; then download in minutes for only $3.99 to finish the story.
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