tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post2889928181755865847..comments2023-10-16T04:45:51.436-05:00Comments on This writer's life: Money for nothing and your chicks for free...Nancy J. Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-20402615261444504382010-12-02T11:44:05.586-06:002010-12-02T11:44:05.586-06:00You're a sweetheart Nancy. Yes, I do work for ...You're a sweetheart Nancy. Yes, I do work for those books. Some of those books require a lot of discipline to get through, lol!<br /><br />I've also been gifted books by various authors--back lists and current just because. Those are special to me. <br /><br />Speaking as a reviewer, there are rules we should follow too in this BUSINESS. Books supplied are not free books. They are provided by publishers and author for a reason--a review. Never take advantage of authors by putting them on the spot so they feel in any way obligated to give free books. I've known some who do that regularly.<br /><br />It's all about being a professional--whether we write the books or review them.~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-1950377824070485702010-12-02T10:04:40.531-06:002010-12-02T10:04:40.531-06:00One more comment-for Sia-
Sia, you work for your s...One more comment-for Sia-<br />Sia, you work for your supposed free books. You give authors value in your review and blog site exposure.<br />It is a fair and even trade.<br />You deserve the books you get. Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-64757685842204288992010-12-02T09:56:16.376-06:002010-12-02T09:56:16.376-06:00Hi Sia,
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. You a...Hi Sia,<br />Thanks for your thoughtful comments. You are so right-it is pennies per hour on books. But there is also the hope of making more. Free books takes away that hope.<br />I think that free books to reviewers like yourself to get the word out is great. I'm talking about free reads put up on websites. There are many readers out there who gobble these up without the intent of passing on good reviews or buying other books. They expect books to be free and refuse to buy. (This is not you.)<br />It's a crazy business. Thanks~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-32918207186656278452010-12-01T15:35:13.857-06:002010-12-01T15:35:13.857-06:00I don't think there will be a time, at least n...I don't think there will be a time, at least not that I can foresee, of writers writing for free. Will there be promotions of a free book? Sure and like you said, it has a purpose behind it--getting new business.<br /><br />I get a lot of free to me books and yes I do take advantage of free ebooks if it's by an author I'm curious about or want to see the quality of their writing. I've also purchased back list of those authors I do like.<br /><br />Another thought: You are correct when you say this is a business. Except for a few authors, not one that pays a great deal. If you factor in money you get paid for the book by the amount of time put into to write it, edited, do rewrites and galley proofs. So love of what you do also comes into play.~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-48373488133762682912010-11-30T16:48:42.110-06:002010-11-30T16:48:42.110-06:00Hi Marilyn, did I put an ear worm in your head? LO...Hi Marilyn, did I put an ear worm in your head? LOL Thanks for stopping by. I hope your week is wonderful as well.<br /><br />Hi Jessica, I agree. I think most writers, while we may dream of becoming millionaires, simply want others to value our work as much as they do. I think that's fair to say about any career. :D<br />Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-65407594549726580332010-11-30T14:12:23.860-06:002010-11-30T14:12:23.860-06:00Good post! I always wonder what's up with a wh...Good post! I always wonder what's up with a whole novel for free? It does devalue the work, imo.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-47953166763121881202010-11-30T12:37:25.061-06:002010-11-30T12:37:25.061-06:00Your Dire Straits title totally reeled me in, Nanc...Your Dire Straits title totally reeled me in, Nancy ;). Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful post and for saying so clearly what business owners and savvy writers know so well. Wishing you a wonderful week! xoMarilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.com