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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
Conversion costs. Re-scan, re-proof, re-layout, re-cover. It'll come out of the author's pocket. Of course, there are shortcuts. Check the Darknet for your books. If they are well proofed and formatted, steal 'em back!
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If they're not well-formatted, you've at least got a proof-ready copy to work from.
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if they're not out there, do you have any dedicated fans who will do the job for Whiffle credit? Or maybe for a sharecropper fee? (say 10% of your gross)
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There are probably fans who are willing to do scan-ocr-proof-format for
(1) a free copy of the final ebook,
(2) limited right to distribute same ("up to 10 free copies for your friends; please don't torrent"), and
(3) a promise that the book will be sold/distributed DRM-free.
#2 is probably optional. Or at least negotiable.
(I say "probably" 'cos I can't possibly be the only one.)