To Pre-order or not to Pre-order #amwriting

One of the big debates that always crops up in indie publishing and small press circles is whether or not to do pre-orders. There are a lot of pros to pre-ordering, and maybe a few cons IMO.

Pros:

• Readers know what’s coming and when it’s coming. (Builds a more loyal following.)
• Ensures new readers can find upcoming books in a series.
• Automates the release process.
• Creates a definitive release schedule and deadlines for the authors .

Cons:

• Authors don’t get the boost in sales rank from a long pre-order.
• Pre-orders can put undo stress on an author who hasn’t “written ahead” meaning the author could be one illness or unexpected situation away from missing a deadline and losing pre-order privileges

. So now I’m curious what READERS think.

What do readers think about pre-orders? Let me know via this anonymous poll!