tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post2500043028097270084..comments2024-03-25T21:30:28.970-07:00Comments on <b>Smashwords</b>: Inc. Magazine Names Smashwords to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing CompaniesDovetail Public Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-12803576589684951782018-07-24T01:58:06.442-07:002018-07-24T01:58:06.442-07:00Indeed if there huge decreases digital book deals....Indeed if there huge decreases digital book deals. I imagine that e distributer like blaster books. That lone pay money has no obligation.<a href="http://ecommerceinabox.co" rel="nofollow">Best E-commerce Solution</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758809504944614978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-47276504598400430012014-09-01T16:07:58.025-07:002014-09-01T16:07:58.025-07:00When I started to upload to Smashwords (after havi...When I started to upload to Smashwords (after having studied your great guide), I used to be somewhere around #9 in the conversion line--last time, it was #117! And still, everything went smoothly, despite the enormous growth of SW.<br /><br />Congratulations, Mark. And thank you for the great platform you provide for us Indies to "strut our stuff" before the world (without agents and the hallowed halls of big publishers). You deserve every bit of the small cut that goes to you.Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-87162324745279065742014-08-29T09:42:14.994-07:002014-08-29T09:42:14.994-07:00Well deserved award, Mark. You've been an ins...Well deserved award, Mark. You've been an inspiration for all of us and continue to push us to higher levels of professionalism and production. <br /><br />I praise Smashwords with every writer and reader I meet. I'll be doing my first pre-sell in a few weeks and explain this to writers and readers as well.http://ericksongypsycaravan.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/friedrichshafen/https://www.blogger.com/profile/12688738833816823139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-27361169979080624152014-08-26T13:54:24.869-07:002014-08-26T13:54:24.869-07:00As always, Mark and Team, Thank you for ALL you do...As always, Mark and Team, Thank you for ALL you do!<br /><br />Congrats on you hard earned and greatly deserved success.<br /><br />Doug Moore<br />Author of "Leave of Absence" and <br />soon to be uploaded "Feast of Jackals"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508746811219625751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-60720882726603799622014-08-25T15:04:12.872-07:002014-08-25T15:04:12.872-07:00Congratulations, Mark! I have the magazine and se...Congratulations, Mark! I have the magazine and see where Smashwords is listed. How exciting!<br /><br />Ruth Ann Nordinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277679843442868070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-85505085665385190502014-08-24T01:18:36.594-07:002014-08-24T01:18:36.594-07:00Congratulations, Mark! This is an amazing achievem...Congratulations, Mark! This is an amazing achievement. May this company continue to grow from strength to strength!<br /><br />Graham Downs<br />http://www.grahamdowns.co.za/Graham Downshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058937158808902451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-60472338256501307642014-08-23T15:47:01.955-07:002014-08-23T15:47:01.955-07:00Congratulations!! :-)Congratulations!! :-)Jan Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679611675597604647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-14166609879483963012014-08-23T15:09:16.063-07:002014-08-23T15:09:16.063-07:00Thanks for the kind comments, everyone!
DA, amen ...Thanks for the kind comments, everyone!<br /><br />DA, amen to that! Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-5535665816142606032014-08-23T09:32:43.108-07:002014-08-23T09:32:43.108-07:00Yes if there big big declines e book sales. I thin...Yes if there big big declines e book sales. I think that e publisher like blaster books. That only pay cash have no debt debtkevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864590670219287160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-19094021710567808832014-08-22T23:09:00.459-07:002014-08-22T23:09:00.459-07:00After joining you in 2010 I have to say the improv...After joining you in 2010 I have to say the improvements you have made over the years make it a breeze to utilize your service. Great job on streamlining the process and creating new markets to distribute our books. Authors greatly benefit from participating in all arenas and Smashwords makes it possible and painless.Ken Rossignolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157752567627149491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-31908957408137162392014-08-22T18:07:08.560-07:002014-08-22T18:07:08.560-07:00Mark,
As authors, we love praises. It's akin...Mark,<br /><br />As authors, we love praises. It's akin to how a flower loves sunlight. Ever so gently, we'll lean towards such stuff. <br /><br />As Smashwords continues to growm, don't forget that many of us authors have grown with you. Not just in popularity or revenues, but in knowledge as well. Those really cool metrics wouldn't look so good without the large base of writers to fuel the grand experiment for redefining the publishing world. <br /><br />This shared learning experience will carry with us for life. Before, I didn't know how to use 3D art or photoshop, I didn't know how to market, or even how to make a nice book trailer. <br /><br />That education was possible because I'm involved with Smashwords. So thank you for that. One day, the Trad Publishers will realize their secrets have become common knowledge. <br /><br />I've heard some call Indie Publishing the 'New Slushpile' of undiscovered novels. I disagree. That terminology probably came from a jealous editor somewhere. <br /><br />With millions of new ebooks flooding all digital shelves, getting discovered may be harder, but the rewards are much deeper when it does happen. <br /><br />I may never, ever hit a best seller list anywhere. That's fine. My novels are out there forever now. Besides, while we all dream of being on such a list, I do know a best seller isn't always about the contents. Best selling doesn't always equate to best written novels. <br /><br />Before I die of old age, I intend to produce some of the best written novels to Earth's population. If I'm in the grave when it's discovered and starts to entertain billions of people all over the world, that is the mark I intend to make. That is the moment that can make our memories nearly immortal. <br /><br />What a fun challenge!D.A.Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055192257228634500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-69969234776524003252014-08-22T11:09:38.836-07:002014-08-22T11:09:38.836-07:00Congrats Mark. When would I get a chance to see my...Congrats Mark. When would I get a chance to see myself too in such top lists? Seriously..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430024498283564900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-13710213714312127002014-08-22T01:11:43.208-07:002014-08-22T01:11:43.208-07:00Thanks Mark and team for making it possible for me...Thanks Mark and team for making it possible for me to publish my books. I always knew I was a writer, but it was Smashwords that ultimately made it possible for me to share my writing with the world. May Smashwords continue to flourish.Barnaby Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974606448163841642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-35204450689371353452014-08-21T21:05:46.409-07:002014-08-21T21:05:46.409-07:00Smashwords made it possible for me to transition f...Smashwords made it possible for me to transition from unpublished writer to indie author. Many thanks to you and your team, Mark, and congratulations on your success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-90077799032094688312014-08-21T19:47:50.009-07:002014-08-21T19:47:50.009-07:00Congratulations, Mark and everyone at Smashwords!
...Congratulations, Mark and everyone at Smashwords!<br /><br />My books have been on Smashwords since 2009, and it's been wonderful to see how things have bloomed since then.Shayne Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071406385872399178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-88561977117938685582014-08-21T19:18:16.243-07:002014-08-21T19:18:16.243-07:00Congrats Mark, and well deserved! I've been pu...Congrats Mark, and well deserved! I've been pubbing at Smashwords since 2009 and have always been not only delighted with it, but also with the vision. Your business principles say it all. I have always felt that smashwords was a friendlier, more involved retailer than some of the others who, frankly, don't care that their authors are having log in issues, or reporting issues, etc etc. I too remember the days when you handled the help emails yourself, and it was that kind of personal touch that has helped smashwords get where it is today :)Joleene Naylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11591967764003541551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-37601839449825744482014-08-21T15:31:46.771-07:002014-08-21T15:31:46.771-07:00I'm a huge fan of Smashwords, Mark, and your s...I'm a huge fan of Smashwords, Mark, and your success is because you recognized a need and are filling it well. There's demand for what you do. Keep on your toes by recognizing shifts in the market and adjust accordingly. I had a computer hardware wholesale business that went to 3 million a year after a few then leveled then went down to nada because I never changed the biz model. No problem, I became an Indie!<br /><br />Good on you, as they say in the South.MikeAngelGumshoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233829743004737268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-76835297332513615592014-08-21T15:23:03.852-07:002014-08-21T15:23:03.852-07:00Well done! I put my first stuff on Smashwords in 2...Well done! I put my first stuff on Smashwords in 2009 when you, Mr Coker, were replying to support e-mailsA personally... probably from your kitchen table. So I'm delighted it's working out. I hope Smashwords goes from strength to strength.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />MTMM T McGuirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499047294491144759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-91666569526922253032014-08-21T12:51:55.797-07:002014-08-21T12:51:55.797-07:00181Awesome, Mark!
Smashwords needs writers; write...181Awesome, Mark!<br /><br />Smashwords needs writers; writers need readers; readers need writers; writers need Smashwords.<br /><br />Win-Win-Win.Rich Lederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184009020217801935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-72919262904795798002014-08-21T11:14:26.137-07:002014-08-21T11:14:26.137-07:00I think the best decision I ever made was to publi...I think the best decision I ever made was to publish with Smashwords. keep up the good work, Mark. we're counting on you.ChulaSlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123311074710030050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-51386049886237271272014-08-21T11:07:38.731-07:002014-08-21T11:07:38.731-07:00Congratulations Mark, this is wonderful and well d...Congratulations Mark, this is wonderful and well deserved!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-17554682551298256492014-08-21T06:57:50.379-07:002014-08-21T06:57:50.379-07:00Love the news and congrats to Mark and team SW! Al...Love the news and congrats to Mark and team SW! Also feeling better about my $1 sales days.Jason Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789780815865767782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-51238971632094102172014-08-21T06:46:22.396-07:002014-08-21T06:46:22.396-07:00Congratulations, Mark! That's amazing!
My fir...Congratulations, Mark! That's amazing!<br /><br />My first mystery novel was book 411 for Smashwords. I wondered how you could possibly be making any money back then. Turns out you weren't! But you were in it for the long haul and it's paid off for you AND for us.<br /><br />Thanks for the great work you and your team are doing, and best wishes for Smashwords and all of its authors!Robert Burton Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821314494504718440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-79360258887058871322014-08-21T06:38:20.801-07:002014-08-21T06:38:20.801-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Robert Burton Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821314494504718440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-44287239246923947232014-08-21T06:14:34.187-07:002014-08-21T06:14:34.187-07:00Mark
Congratulations to you and your team - well ...Mark<br /><br />Congratulations to you and your team - well deserved and I know that you will be moving from strength to strength !<br /><br />Ruth Coetzee<br />South Africa<br />Everything EBookAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867670496502490010noreply@blogger.com