| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) 09:56 - Aug 17 with 3321 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
I don't expect it to sell massively or make any money, it was more for the pleasure of doing it (and then having a physical record for years to come).
Would be amazing if any of you bought a copy though!
Could be a nice, different, memento of last season's promotion.
Thanks to Phil for help/advice, and even a quote for the cover;
"Normally, I really hate poetry, especially when it's about football.
But I've thoroughly enjoyed Martin's coverage of Town's season in verse."
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betwe [Post edited 17 Aug 13:05]
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 11:55 - Aug 17 with 2774 views | VanSaParody |
I frequently read them throughout the season & agree with your sentiment (normally dislike poetry, especially football related, but at least it's about Ipswich, so happy to read them)!
Just out of interest, did it cost you anything to have it published?
Or did you approach a publisher & they published it at no cost to you? |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:07 - Aug 17 with 2742 views | _CliveBaker_ |
Well done Dollers. I always admire people who follow a passion like that, and pretty cool to turn it into something tangible. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:44 - Aug 17 with 2660 views | Keno |
Ordered!
Nice one Dolly |  |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:48 - Aug 17 with 2650 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 11:55 - Aug 17 by VanSaParody |
I frequently read them throughout the season & agree with your sentiment (normally dislike poetry, especially football related, but at least it's about Ipswich, so happy to read them)!
Just out of interest, did it cost you anything to have it published?
Or did you approach a publisher & they published it at no cost to you? |
I self published through Amazon (and used a free manuscript editor called Reedsy).
The only cost has been a couple of quid to receive a proof copy (which is optional). And I've bought one copy for myself (again, optional, and I'll get a few quid back in royalties).
Oh and I used Canva Pro for designing the cover, which costs £15 a month but I had that anyway.
So all in all you could do it for free if you wanted. | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:49 - Aug 17 with 2640 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:44 - Aug 17 by Keno |
Ordered!
Nice one Dolly |
Cheers Keno, you're my first (real) sale! | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:56 - Aug 17 with 2591 views | DJR |
You should move this to the football section. It might help to garner more views as I believe not all look at the general section. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 13:05 - Aug 17 with 2555 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:56 - Aug 17 by DJR |
You should move this to the football section. It might help to garner more views as I believe not all look at the general section. |
Ha, funnily enough I originally put it in Football and moved it to General. You're right though, it's better the other way round! | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 13:35 - Aug 17 with 2458 views | VanSaParody |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:48 - Aug 17 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I self published through Amazon (and used a free manuscript editor called Reedsy).
The only cost has been a couple of quid to receive a proof copy (which is optional). And I've bought one copy for myself (again, optional, and I'll get a few quid back in royalties).
Oh and I used Canva Pro for designing the cover, which costs £15 a month but I had that anyway.
So all in all you could do it for free if you wanted. |
Thanks for responding & good luck with sales! | | | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 13:36 - Aug 17 with 2456 views | Meadowlark |
Ordered. Can't wait! |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 15:16 - Aug 17 with 2275 views | SaleAway |
Out of interest, how does Kindle unlimited work for authors? Its something I currently have, so I picked up your book under that license. Do you still get royalties? How do they compare to those from a real life printed book? |  |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 15:51 - Aug 17 with 2216 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 15:16 - Aug 17 by SaleAway |
Out of interest, how does Kindle unlimited work for authors? Its something I currently have, so I picked up your book under that license. Do you still get royalties? How do they compare to those from a real life printed book? |
It depends how many pages you read!
They have a central fund that's shared between all authors on Kindle Unlimited, based on number of pages read.
So I've no idea really. | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 15:59 - Aug 17 with 2187 views | fabian_illness |
Thats a really cool achievement.
Well done to you. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 17:11 - Aug 17 with 2064 views | BeachBlue |
Congratulations on getting a book finished and published!
I know first hand how tough it is.
High five from a fellow self-published author! |  |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 17:47 - Aug 17 with 2027 views | FrimleyBlue |
Ordered :) well done flash |  |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 18:08 - Aug 17 with 1996 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 17:47 - Aug 17 by FrimleyBlue |
Ordered :) well done flash |
Ah cheer Frimmers, you're a star! | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 22:05 - Aug 17 with 1813 views | Wheres_Burns |
Wow. I'm a long time voyeur on here but have never posted. Just want to say well done, this is a great achievement. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 09:51 - Aug 18 with 1549 views | TVRBlue |
Just bought it off Amazon.
All the best of luck with your publication.  |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 10:31 - Aug 18 with 1514 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 09:51 - Aug 18 by TVRBlue |
Just bought it off Amazon.
All the best of luck with your publication. |
Many thanks, hope you enjoy it! | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 11:44 - Aug 18 with 1451 views | Bluebell |
Ordered and no charge for postage!
I love your poems and look forward to receiving it Dolly (Flashing Smile or any of the numerous names you have had  ).
You will probably be surprised how many people read them and enjoy them. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:04 - Aug 18 with 1427 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 11:44 - Aug 18 by Bluebell |
Ordered and no charge for postage!
I love your poems and look forward to receiving it Dolly (Flashing Smile or any of the numerous names you have had ).
You will probably be surprised how many people read them and enjoy them. |
Ah cheers, that's lovely Bluebell.
Yeah Gav has occassionally told me the figures of how many read the blogs and there's quite a few thousand... but also the figures get skewed by bots apparently. | |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 23:37 - Aug 18 with 1001 views | MattinLondon |
Congratulations |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 00:06 - Aug 19 with 984 views | Whos_blue |
Nice one Flash and well done making the front page here!
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| "Look, I don't wanna be the same as everybody else. That's why I'm a Mod, see?" |
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| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 00:48 - Aug 19 with 962 views | WicklowBlue |
I had a sneek peek of your book on Amazon....
Then had to deal with arachinds running around the gaff and behind tasked with dispatching same!
Long short story short....(didn't kill the bastard!!!)
On the plus side you have another Amazon order... 😁 |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 09:00 - Aug 19 with 827 views | muccletonjoe |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 12:48 - Aug 17 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I self published through Amazon (and used a free manuscript editor called Reedsy).
The only cost has been a couple of quid to receive a proof copy (which is optional). And I've bought one copy for myself (again, optional, and I'll get a few quid back in royalties).
Oh and I used Canva Pro for designing the cover, which costs £15 a month but I had that anyway.
So all in all you could do it for free if you wanted. |
Been writing poems all my life , now writing them all in one book after years of never having the time , i would very much like to read these football poems. |  | | |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 11:25 - Aug 19 with 760 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| I've published a book of my ITFC poems (one for every league game last season) on 09:00 - Aug 19 by muccletonjoe |
Been writing poems all my life , now writing them all in one book after years of never having the time , i would very much like to read these football poems. |
Fill your boots:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betwe
You can read the first few in the "Sample" section to see if it's something you'd like.
Also, feel free to DM me if you want any tips for self-publishing. It's actually fairly easy through Amazon (I had a YouTube tutorial to guide me). | |
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