Preorders are an *enormous* help to authors.
Why?
Because they’re lumped together with first week sales. And that total is a publisher’s first and primary indication of whether a book is a commercial success. Success affects things like whether a series is continued, and whether the publisher thinks the author is a good bet for future books. (Sales aren’t the only thing that go into those evaluations, but publishing is a business, and sales definitely matter.) The first week sales figure also drives NYT and USA Today bestseller status.
When I ask you to preorder, I wanted you to understand why. 🙂
Chloe
Note: Revised for sense and clarity. Words are failing me tonight. 🙂
Is preordering even just a week before release day more helpful than buying on the release day?
Preorders and release day sales count the same. But sometimes folks forget to order on release day, or the book isn’t in stock at the store, etc. 🙂
I honestly never knew why. Thank you for clarifying. *buys pre-order copy”
You’re welcome! Thanks for preordering! 😀
Is preorder matter from bookdepository website too?
I haven’t known this info and I understand your reason.
In my country (Hungary) were published only the first two CV books. My English isn’t very good, but I have continued the series with e-books. I want to buy all of CV books, because this is my favorite series. Thank you for creating us such a wonderful heroine as Merit! 🙂