Then tell them they can put in a resource box, this is expected across industry, and they will want to put their resource box into their contribution too. So tell them....

"Finally, your 'resource box' can be as detailed as you like and include a Bio if you wish. No limitation on size of this."

Also tell them that promotion of final item will (or could, depending on whether you are able to do all of this) include a high quality eBook Cover, Full Website with Header Graphics, and Detailed Sales Letter and so on.

Now tell them what basis of 'interview' is......

"I have prepared 12 topics / questions which I have presented to each of people I have invited to participate. The twelve may contain more than one question, but this is aimed at building more 'atmosphere' to topic and it is not necessarily required to answer each sub question. Likewise, there are sections where I have asked for your Top 3 (or so) Tips. There is nothing to suggest that you must give exactly 3 (or so) replies! More would be better, less if you prefer. It's up to you!"

Next follow on something like this....

"I would heartily welcome your expert views and input on this project, and I would very much appreciate you kind cooperation."

"I am seeking to finalise and publish this book by then end of MONTH this year, and would like to have your much valued responses by DATE if at all possible." (HINT - reason for this is to ensure that everyone who is contributing to your ebook / report, has same deadline to work to)

"Looking forward to hearing from you...............here are twelve questions / topics I have prepared (please note - all contributors will have exact same questions and unlimited copy space to respond)"

Kindest regards

YOUR NAME YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.

That’s it for PART 1 of Interview with Experts.

In PART 2, I give a list of detailed questions which you could use when you contact experts.

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The Golden Rule of craft pricing is: Charge most market will bear and you will still make less than you anticipated. Set your expectations – and prices – accordingly.

Ask yourself, “What is market willing to pay for my unique crafts?”

Show your craft to friends and retailers and ask them how much they would expect to pay for it. Then you want to expand on that basic data. Go window shopping wherever you think your type of product could possibly be sold: local retail shops, catalogues and/or Internet.

Be sure to consider relative raw materials employed. If you see a beaded bracelet similar to one of yours, but using semi-precious stones, where yours is made with glass beads, adjust your craft's price down. Or vice versa.

If Wal-Mart sells a mass produced version of your craft, made in China, don’t be discouraged. Know you have a competitor. Make your product obviously better, but keep competition in mind when you set your price.

One more thought on pricing: if your initial price turns out to be too high (i.e., more than market will bear), you can easily lower it. However, reverse is much harder to do.

This is a complex subject. You want to maximize your profits, but you don’t want to drive your customers away.

Fortunately, there are resources that can help you determine proper price. Please visit http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/ craft-pricing.html for information about a great program you can use. There is also a wealth of information on my website that any crafter and, for that matter, any small business owner can use to get their enterprise up and running whether it be online or off.