Smashwords self-publishing stats 2015

[Brian G Turner]

Did we have a thread on this already? My apologies if so, as I couldn't find it.

In the meantime, here's a link to the Smashword stats for 2015:
Smashwords: 2015 Smashwords Survey Reveals Insights to Help Authors Reach More Readers

 

[ralphkern]

I posted the 2014 one... Somewhere, can't remember where.

These annual reports are probably the single best resource for getting guidance on everything from pricing to title length.

Anyone with an interest in self publishing should have a read through.

 

[ratsy]

Really good post. Thanks for sharing that info Brian.

 

[Brian G Turner]

The irony is that all the Smashwords research says "Don't price at £1.99" - yet traditional publishers are appear to be commonly running their promotions at this price, instead of 99p. May be worth taking into account.