OK, Tidefans readers. I'm 2/3 through the first draft of a new sci-fi novel I'm writing. I should have it ready for publication (as an ebook) in September. I'm considering publishing it as a serial novel in 3 parts. Then, at a later date, publish the novel in it's entirety. Publish Part 1 in August, Part 2 in September, Part 3 in October, then the complete novel in December. There would be a cliffhanger at the end of Parts 1 and 2. And there would be characters and plots that would carry through the entire novel.
In serial format, each part would be approximately 130 pages and would sale for $1.99. The complete novel would be priced at $3.98. This would allow readers to sample the book for only $1.99. If they like what they read they can continue to buy each installment when it's published, or buy the complete book when it's done. OTOH, if they don't care for it, they've only invested $1.99.
The other option is to simply publish the entire novel (no serialization) for $4.99 in October.
I know a lot of people don't like serial novels. They would prefer to just wait and get the whole novel at once so they can read it straight through. But serial novels are starting to gain popularity.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this.
Many thanks,
Merrill Heath
In serial format, each part would be approximately 130 pages and would sale for $1.99. The complete novel would be priced at $3.98. This would allow readers to sample the book for only $1.99. If they like what they read they can continue to buy each installment when it's published, or buy the complete book when it's done. OTOH, if they don't care for it, they've only invested $1.99.
The other option is to simply publish the entire novel (no serialization) for $4.99 in October.
I know a lot of people don't like serial novels. They would prefer to just wait and get the whole novel at once so they can read it straight through. But serial novels are starting to gain popularity.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this.
Many thanks,
Merrill Heath