No Kind of Life Movie Trailer

I spent some time this weekend working on the movie trailer for No Kind of Life, and I got it done. I posted it on YouTube, and though I tried to upload an AVI for better quality, YouTube wouldn't have it.

Visit the Project Links for sites to order from.

Distribution of Fempiror through Ingram Distribution

I found out what the "thousands" means in this Expanded Distribution Channels. It appears that books that elect to be distributed through this additional channel are added to the database for the Ingram Content Group depending on your election (http://www.ingramcontent.com/default.aspx).

This is a huge distribution company that does supply physical book retailers, libraries, educaitonal institutions, etc. Not sure how they'll catalog all of Createspace's content, but they have physical and online catalogs available as well as a host of other services for their buyers.

Hence, yes, we will definitely be electing these additional services despite the fact that it will increase the price of the book. However, we will have a code available to reduce the price if you elect to purchase the first Fempiror book or any future ones through Createspace. Can't do anything about the increase on Amazon or across the world.

Oh yes, Ingram does have international distribution as well.

Now, this does NOT mean that it will be instantly shipped to outlets across the world. What it does mean is that roughly six weeks after I make the change, you can walk into Barnes & Noble and ask if they'd be willing to order my book. They'll look into their database of available books, and see it as an option to order, since (according to Ingram) Barnes & Noble uses them as a distributer.

A Necessary Price Increase for Fempiror

So CreateSpace has a new program to expand the distribution of The Fempiror Chronicles: The Initiation of David. Here are the details as given by CreateSpace:

What is the Expanded Distribution Channel?

The Expanded Distribution Channel (EDC) offers you the potential to distribute your book to a larger audience through more outlets including: retailers, bookstores, libraries, academic institutions, wholesalers, and distributors. Through the EDC you have the potential to distribute your work to thousands of retail and wholesale outlets throughout the U.S. Regardless of whether or not you include your title in the EDC, all CreateSpace titles can be distributed through both the Amazon.com and eStore Channels.

How does it work?

Most online retailers, bookstores, and libraries find books through purchasing relationships with large wholesalers. If your book is not listed with these wholesalers, some retailers may not be able to buy your book, even if a customer specifically requests your title. Through the EDC you can make your title available to these wholesalers who in turn make your title available to thousands of online retailers, bookstores, and libraries.

There are three distribution outlets available through the Expanded Distribution Channel:

• CreateSpace Direct - make your book available directly to certified resellers through our wholesale website.
• Bookstores and Online Retailers - make your book available to major online and offline retailers.
• Libraries and Academic Institutions - make your book available to libraries and academic institutions throughout the U.S.

--End quote of other site.

This is a very exciting development, and there is no up front cost to do it, but there is a catch: there is a higher backend cost associated. At the current book price, we would actually lose over $2 per copy to do it. Hence to go this route, the book price would need to go up from it's current list price of $9.68 to $12.99. The Kindle version can remain priced at $7.99, and we'll probably add an additional discount to Willson Projects to allow a lower purchase price, if you go through CreateSpace, since the actual manufacture cost of the book isn't increasing. It's the new channels that are expensive.

This change will be implemented at the end of the year, so going into next year, this book might be a bit more widespread. The current discount code for 15% is still good, so feel free to use it on any of our projects when you get them through CreateSpace. You can also combine CD and Video orders to help with shipping. Strangely, you can't couple these with a book order. Don't know why...

No Better Loved Than Lost Short

I forgot about this one. This is the first film I ever shot. It's a short I did with a friend of mine that I hope to work with again at some point. It's been out on YouTube since 2007, and it definitely belongs here. This short is also on the DVD for No Kind of Life.

The plot synopsis goes like this: A woman tries to come to terms with her man jilting her...or is that what really happened?

It's sort of my nod to David Lynch, though it's too normal for Lynch. I mean, it has a decipherable plot.