DearAuthor's write-up about ebook publishing today

FizzyWater · 01-25-2009, 03:31 PM

If you're interested in reading a nicely done editorial about what publishing needs to consider soon about ebooks, head on over to DearAuthor.com.

I think it's important that the publishers understand that it's not just the "geeks" and "gadget-hounds" who are embracing (or want to embrace) ebooks. Jane is more comfortable than some with technology, but she still writes more for and from the point of view of the "simple reader" who just wants to enjoy a good story in a digital format, rather than paper.

Donnageddon · 01-26-2009, 02:45 AM

Good post, Fizzy! And good blog post from De_Jane (DearAuthor.com).

Using the unauthorized (illegal) release of the Harry Potter novel helps drive home the unsanity of ebook nonpublishing (yes, I understand the neogramatical nature of that nonsentence).

It is also interesting to note that romance novels seem to be constantly at the top of sales charts for ebooks. I would normally presume that Science Fiction would be the chart topper.

I personally never read romance novels, except for the J.D. Robb "in death" novels, and that is only because it is Science Fiction to me. I skip all the romance paragraphs.

witchy · 01-27-2009, 05:36 PM

I love her writings/opinons/outlook. She really presents the "simple reader" /which I am one/ opinions very well. (imo)

01-25-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	DearAuthor's write-up about ebook publishing today If you're interested in reading a nicely done editorial about what publishing needs to consider soon about ebooks, head on over to DearAuthor.com. I think it's important that the publishers understand that it's not just the "geeks" and "gadget-hounds" who are embracing (or want to embrace) ebooks. Jane is more comfortable than some with technology, but she still writes more for and from the point of view of the "simple reader" who just wants to enjoy a good story in a digital format, rather than paper.

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01-26-2009, 02:45 AM	#2
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Good post, Fizzy! And good blog post from De_Jane (DearAuthor.com). Using the unauthorized (illegal) release of the Harry Potter novel helps drive home the unsanity of ebook nonpublishing (yes, I understand the neogramatical nature of that nonsentence). It is also interesting to note that romance novels seem to be constantly at the top of sales charts for ebooks. I would normally presume that Science Fiction would be the chart topper. I personally never read romance novels, except for the J.D. Robb "in death" novels, and that is only because it is Science Fiction to me. I skip all the romance paragraphs.

01-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
witchy Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Clie(MobiPocket format), iTouch(hopefully)	I love her writings/opinons/outlook. She really presents the "simple reader" /which I am one/ opinions very well. (imo)

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