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Originally Posted by rhadin
Yes, it is hard to compete with free. But it is also hard for a serious author to make a living if the only thing ebookers read are free ebooks  .
I recently considered the problem of value in ebooks; that is, why we ebookers are reluctant to pay more than a dollar or two for an ebook yet we will buy more transient entertainments for a higher price and not blink an eye... |
Richard, a couple of thoughts...
As you would expect, all nineteen authors of my read books are long dead. I imagine that all artists not involved with the trendy have a hard time competing with past masters. Ten years ago, I know that many jazz artists complained that nobody wanted to buy their CDs for $18.99 when they could get a Coltrane CD for $9.99.
Also, I've long wondered at why people will spend without blinking fairly large sums for a dinner at a chain restaurant or a night at the movies, yet wouldn't consider spending less money for what I consider better values like CDs and books. I have come to the conclusion that they are different markets. The people who spend the money for the meals aren't the same folks as the ones who buy what I consider to be the better values.