tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post6381052179483435245..comments2024-02-16T02:33:26.141-08:00Comments on Rebecca Knight: Writer In Progress: July's Numbers, AKA, Why I Was Crapping My Pants in JulyRebecca Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-47301373967601101162011-09-29T19:09:31.604-07:002011-09-29T19:09:31.604-07:00So how long are your short stories? I have one, th...So how long are your short stories? I have one, that I never I could do anything with. Hmmm......Kristal Shaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525399770612173357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-71123038512471421092011-08-11T16:23:11.472-07:002011-08-11T16:23:11.472-07:00@Michael: Thank you! :D Also, best of luck on you...@Michael: Thank you! :D Also, best of luck on your upcoming stuff!<br /><br />@Steena: The two stories going free (one for each pen name) really boosted things. The numbers are settling back down right now, so I have no clue what August will bring, but I'm still way better off than I was :).<br /><br />Also, my twitter name is @twoheadknight. Sorry you couldn't find me! <br /><br />@Laura: Thanks! :)<br /><br />@Katrina: I'm so glad it's encouraging! It was other people posting their journies that inspired me in the first place :).Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-70646676220889191292011-08-08T21:32:27.260-07:002011-08-08T21:32:27.260-07:00Wow! This is very encouraging for those ready to e...Wow! This is very encouraging for those ready to e-pub, and a very good sign of your talent! Congratulations!Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-52384460791051412902011-08-08T20:08:04.780-07:002011-08-08T20:08:04.780-07:00AWesome stats! Congrats. :)AWesome stats! Congrats. :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-119941593747106252011-08-08T19:31:12.770-07:002011-08-08T19:31:12.770-07:00PS I tweeted this - but I can't find you on t...PS I tweeted this - but I can't find you on twitter and your handle isn't on your blog! Where can I find you!Steena Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585255306121495098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-87026714953162506902011-08-08T19:11:05.266-07:002011-08-08T19:11:05.266-07:00WOW - can we say fabulous! What did you do differe...WOW - can we say fabulous! What did you do differently for those sales? Anything on purpose? Just word of mouth? I've ventured into the epub and self pub world but haven't seen close to these numbers! Way to go!Steena Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585255306121495098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-86749684395317309072011-08-08T18:53:20.604-07:002011-08-08T18:53:20.604-07:00I'm trying to get a couple of different pieces...I'm trying to get a couple of different pieces out the door before I really start pushing, so I'm not expecting big numbers right now.<br /><br />But wowza, good for you! I'm proud to say I contributed to some of those numbers. (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036226710356559632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-1065825804088504012011-08-08T17:07:32.039-07:002011-08-08T17:07:32.039-07:00@Samantha: Thanks for the love, but no jealousy a...@Samantha: Thanks for the love, but no jealousy allowed! :) LOL.<br /><br />@Jim: Thanks so much!<br /><br />@Michael: Yay! I was hoping making my journey more transparent would be helpful. Thanks for your comment!<br /><br />@Amanda: They definitely do sell, which is hugely exciting for writers as a whole. No more submitting to literary magazines hoping for .05/word after a 6 month wait. Now, our shorts can make money forever! <br /><br />Best of luck on your new releases!<br /><br />@Sandra: Oh, excellente :). Sorry to hear your chocolate melted, though! I worried about that with the heat wave everyone's been having.<br /><br />At least your book didn't have a chocolate shell when you got it!Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-736305446915582752011-08-08T15:19:12.707-07:002011-08-08T15:19:12.707-07:00Congrats!
I keep forgetting to tell you that the...Congrats! <br /><br />I keep forgetting to tell you that the package arrived last week. The chocolate bar melted, but I was able to save it by putting it in the refrigerator. Luckily, the book was OK. Thanks again!Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-55997144852872204702011-08-08T14:58:47.415-07:002011-08-08T14:58:47.415-07:00Wow, those are impressive numbers, Rebecca! I'...Wow, those are impressive numbers, Rebecca! I'm glad to hear shorts are selling well. I'm working on a novella right now that's a prequel to my Shaede Assassin Series and it will be released next June before book 2 comes out. Your numbers are so encouraging! I hope August proves just as great for you :)Amanda Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983960181205765184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-34120712957025999562011-08-08T13:58:21.293-07:002011-08-08T13:58:21.293-07:00This is very inspiring to someone like me who is j...This is very inspiring to someone like me who is just starting out. These are heady times for writers!Michael E. Walstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191163988056684060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-15135730026992508242011-08-08T13:49:42.412-07:002011-08-08T13:49:42.412-07:00What incredible numbers, Rebecca! Congratulations...What incredible numbers, Rebecca! Congratulations!Jim Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021815185885038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-91663385785010282862011-08-08T12:46:37.102-07:002011-08-08T12:46:37.102-07:00I am totally jealous. Way to go!I am totally jealous. Way to go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599291253361405556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-1089021474853408612011-08-08T12:46:12.509-07:002011-08-08T12:46:12.509-07:00Thanks, Tere! :D
I hope this helps folks who are ...Thanks, Tere! :D<br /><br />I hope this helps folks who are on the fence about e-pubbing. Numbers are what convinced me to finally go for it.Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-36330508058603685752011-08-08T12:45:16.332-07:002011-08-08T12:45:16.332-07:00HOLY CRAP, those are killer numbers for July! (And...HOLY CRAP, those are killer numbers for July! (And August already, damn!)<br /><br />Congratulations, Becca!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.com