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Pre-ordering isn't really gaming the system, it's been understood that having a following pretty much ensures you're going to hit onto a list. The real question
by electromagnetic 17y ago
Pre-ordering isn't really gaming the system, it's been understood that having a following pretty much ensures you're going to hit onto a list. The real question here is whether or not these two can turn their online-audience into an offline-audience.
With authors I've frequently decided to become an online fan after being an offline fan for up to years. However I've rarely done it the other way, and never for a book.
- BrandonWatson 17y agoKeith does a once a year comedy show on his birthday (Apr 15) in NYC and they get fans coming in from all over the world to see it. He's not headlining Madison Square Garden yet, but it's impressive regardless.
- electromagnetic 17y agoIt's the loyal fans that will pay your bills, but the loyal fans aren't likely to get you on the NYT best sellers list (unless you're Stephen King). I would be interested on what percentage of his online readership purchases his book on pre-order/first week vs how many of his readers are buying it in 6 months to a year.
- MichaelApproved 17y agoSo far they're #1 in a couple of categories and #119 overall.