Over the weekend, I made the unconventional choice to offer my eBook, You Are a Writer, for free on Amazon. Here’s the slightly crazy reasoning behind that decision:
- Because Julien told me to: Sometimes, it pays to listen to the advice of trusted friends.
- Because your best work deserves to be shared freely: Sharing your best work with the world fosters a sense of generosity and goodwill.
- Because anonymity is the enemy: In a crowded marketplace, standing out and overcoming anonymity is key to success.
- Because books are about ideas, not products: Prioritizing the spread of ideas over profit margins leads to a more fulfilling creative journey.
- Because artists should operate from abundance, not scarcity: Embracing a mindset of abundance opens up new opportunities and possibilities.
- Because “free” holds more value than “cheap”: Offering something for free can often have a greater impact than discounting its price.
- Because generosity is the best marketing strategy: Acts of generosity can lead to increased trust, loyalty, and support from your audience.
- Because Amazon provides a powerful platform for reaching a wide audience: Leveraging Amazon’s reach can amplify the impact of your message.
- Because it sounded like fun: Sometimes, you have to shake things up and try something new, just for the thrill of it.
- Because publishers prioritize book movement over revenue: Building a loyal readership is often more valuable to publishers than immediate revenue.
- Because it’s about building trust and expanding my audience: Giving away my book can help establish trust and introduce my work to new readers.
- Because it lays the groundwork for future success: Offering something for free now can pave the way for future sales and opportunities.
- Because it was a temporary promotion: The free offer was only available for a limited time, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.
- Because past success doesn’t guarantee future results: Embracing the possibility of failure allows for growth and resilience.
- Because there’s always room for more: Striving for continuous improvement and growth means never settling for “enough.”
- Because I had the ability to do so: Embracing my autonomy as an author allowed me to make this decision.
- Because generosity begets generosity: By giving freely, I hope to inspire others to do the same and foster a culture of generosity within my community.
- Because sharing is caring: By offering my book for free, I hope to enrich the lives of my readers and contribute to a culture of sharing and collaboration.
So, for a limited time, You Are a Writer is available for FREE on Amazon. Spread the word and share the love (if you want to earn some extra karma points).