[from Smashwords]
ebookpirate,
I've added the single HTML page to our roadmap.
Thanx. I saw it. I also didn't realize you put the ebooks in rtf format which I really like also, so yes, those are a big help!!
You mentioned samples. Take a look at how we do sampling. Many of our authors provide up to 50% or more of their book available as a free sample, either for online reading or to download in any of a number of the ebook formats we support. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Yes, I also saw that there were reviews by others. That helps also since I want to know what others think about the book so that there's an over all rating for the book.
I definitely agree with you on the risks that ebook authors take. I think a lot of it has to do with the indie spirit, especially among self-published authors, who for whatever reason can't get invited to the mainstream publisher club. Mainstream publishers are more formulaic, so they're less likely to take such risks. It's quite likely that in 50 years, many of the books we come to view as masterpieces from our present era may have seen their first light of day as ebooks. ebooks are certainly a democratizing force for authorship.
I certainly agree!! It's like the music industry. Once people realize that the best music isn't always with the top half dozen big music publishers, then a whole new world has opened up to all music lovers, or in our case, readers.
Just wanted to let you know I joined smashwords and already was able to purchase a good romance ebook from a good author.
Keep up the great work!!
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