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Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-16-2006, 04:33 PM

Okay, as there are no more comments here, I have made a decision on future formats that I think will be a good one:

Beginning <whenever I get round to it>, I will be releasing my e-books in formats for eReader/unformatted PDB, iSilo, Mobipocket, and MS Reader. I will drop the Adobe Reader PDF format, and replace it with Rich Text Format.

Making RTF available will mean anyone interested can use that to create any preferred format (including PDF) that I have not provided, with their own software. Although I have made a few PDF sales, I am also aware that most people, including computer novices, have the software and know-how to convert a document into PDF, and can use the RTF file with minimum instructions.

I am also aware that, although many e-readers read PDF files, every one seems to have a slightly different optimum sizing for its screen. Therefore, allowing the consumer to convert from RTF to PDF allows them to size the PDF to their preference.

I do plan to re-release my existing novels in RTF format as well, and will start with this before I release any new novels.

For the record, I am continuing to evaluate other formats for future use (such as OEBPS), and will make adjustments as the market dictates.

11-16-2006, 04:33 PM	#21
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Decision Made! Okay, as there are no more comments here, I have made a decision on future formats that I think will be a good one: Beginning <whenever I get round to it>, I will be releasing my e-books in formats for eReader/unformatted PDB, iSilo, Mobipocket, and MS Reader. I will drop the Adobe Reader PDF format, and replace it with Rich Text Format. Making RTF available will mean anyone interested can use that to create any preferred format (including PDF) that I have not provided, with their own software. Although I have made a few PDF sales, I am also aware that most people, including computer novices, have the software and know-how to convert a document into PDF, and can use the RTF file with minimum instructions. I am also aware that, although many e-readers read PDF files, every one seems to have a slightly different optimum sizing for its screen. Therefore, allowing the consumer to convert from RTF to PDF allows them to size the PDF to their preference. I do plan to re-release my existing novels in RTF format as well, and will start with this before I release any new novels. For the record, I am continuing to evaluate other formats for future use (such as OEBPS), and will make adjustments as the market dictates.