tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7631926805805246289..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: What do you know about e-books?Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-24836275092137938262010-12-01T18:10:33.104-07:002010-12-01T18:10:33.104-07:00Thank you for the answer, but I don't think I ...Thank you for the answer, but I don't think I would exagerate if I would say that this is the perception of many europeans about the american writers.Cristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601775745466909922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1798514470647212872010-11-26T09:19:17.019-07:002010-11-26T09:19:17.019-07:00Cristian: Thanks for stopping by. Since you were h...Cristian: Thanks for stopping by. Since you were here doing research, I will assume you want a verifiable answer to your question, which is impossible. "Many" does not suggest a quantity, and I am unaware of any serious research in this area. No one's ever asked me where I write my books, for instance. I will say this: while the writer-in-a-coffee-shop stereotype is widespread, and stereotypes typically have some basis in reality, there are many more coffee shops in the States than Starbucks!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-92013116405126781662010-11-26T09:01:23.673-07:002010-11-26T09:01:23.673-07:00Thank you for the article. I am doing an assignme...Thank you for the article. I am doing an assignment on e-booking research and it is a very usefull portal if not even a source itself. <br />I just have a odd Question: Is it true that many writers are writing their books in Starbucks?Cristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601775745466909922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32509722122970690112010-11-19T10:14:59.152-07:002010-11-19T10:14:59.152-07:00Kindle's application for the i pod is my favor...Kindle's application for the i pod is my favorite. With an i Pod and a smartphone, I don't need another device to carry around, but my i Pod Kindle e-books can be read in the dark with a quick adjustment of the text. I love it. Last count I had 60 books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26246888995754937222010-11-16T10:29:20.024-07:002010-11-16T10:29:20.024-07:00Elle and LJ: Thanks for reading!
Maggie: I'm ...Elle and LJ: Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Maggie: I'm so glad my little quiz gave you a boost. In an industry where our props are often few and far between, there is nothing like getting a gold star!<br /><br />Jean: Your comment reads like a history of e-reading. Thanks! Your perception of the improvement in electronically published writing is heartening.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11868107998219461352010-11-16T10:26:26.014-07:002010-11-16T10:26:26.014-07:00Jodie and Jenny: I so appreciate your concerns abo...Jodie and Jenny: I so appreciate your concerns about the quality of literature in our country as this e-revolution continues. May we raise the bar high, and keep it there.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90249861174512845932010-11-16T10:21:39.581-07:002010-11-16T10:21:39.581-07:00Very good research and article, Kathryn. I bought ...Very good research and article, Kathryn. I bought an early reader in 1999 and an eBook Reader two years ago as well as a Kindle this year. I've abandoned the other two in favor of the latest Kindle, which I enjoy. I've judged a couple of EPIC contests and am pleased at how ebook writing has improved since the 1990s.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34922356692038815122010-11-15T21:36:38.038-07:002010-11-15T21:36:38.038-07:00You've done excellent research here Kathryn. T...You've done excellent research here Kathryn. Thanks for sharing this.<br /><br />Elle<br />HearWriteNow & Blood-Red PencilHearWriteNowhttp://hearwritenow.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70779289763036868702010-11-15T20:25:39.384-07:002010-11-15T20:25:39.384-07:00Yay! I did great on the quiz. I should though as I...Yay! I did great on the quiz. I should though as I've been an ebook author for a number of years and I own a Sony ereader. Plus I'm in the top demographic for owning these things.<br /><br />What fun!<br /><br />Maggie Toussaint<br />www.maggietoussaint.comMaggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68047469694351167962010-11-15T20:00:44.418-07:002010-11-15T20:00:44.418-07:00Thanks, Jodie, for the endorsement. E-books are a ...Thanks, Jodie, for the endorsement. E-books are a great opportunity for emerging and midlist authors because readers will try/buy their work for the lower cost of a digital file.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-87642138030529922152010-11-15T19:45:45.004-07:002010-11-15T19:45:45.004-07:00Just to clarify, I'm thrilled about the qualit...Just to clarify, I'm thrilled about the quality of the books I can get on my Kindle - like LJ Sellers' excellent books, for example. But I'm a little concerned about some of the stuff published online by e-publishing websites. Could use some basic copyediting and proofreading, for one thing!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6077276404406555312010-11-15T19:29:05.694-07:002010-11-15T19:29:05.694-07:00I share some of Jodie's worry--I hope e reader...I share some of Jodie's worry--I hope e readers somehow keep the bar high, while introducing some would-have-been-missed-writers to readers.<br /><br />Very informative piece, Kathryn. Thank you.jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49318701211888328472010-11-15T18:48:54.018-07:002010-11-15T18:48:54.018-07:00Great post, Kathryn! Love the quiz format, and the...Great post, Kathryn! Love the quiz format, and the answers with embedded links, for those who want more info. And most of all, I appreciate all the information you've provided here! <br /><br />I love print books, but I really like my Kindle for traveling - keeps my carry-on lighter. <br /><br />I worry that e-publishers aren't as discriminating in what they choose to publish, and that will lower the standards for publication in general...<br /><br />You say, "E-publishing may be cheaper but major companies will still have reputations to uphold and won't publish any old piece of bunk." I sure hope that's the case!<br /><br />Good stuff, Kathryn!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4877031438956725682010-11-15T18:37:53.961-07:002010-11-15T18:37:53.961-07:00Marva:
Interesting that you would put agents out ...Marva: <br />Interesting that you would put agents out of business. They negotiate e-book terms all the time. For now, these rights add onto print contracts. As the balance shifts and e-publishers become inundated with manuscripts, don't you think they'll need agents to vet the books worthy of investment, as they do now? E-publishing may be cheaper but major companies will still have reputations to uphold and won't publish any old piece of bunk. They'll still want to make money off it.<br /><br />Marva? Anyone else? I welcome additional insight on this topic.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-55957011578252650802010-11-15T17:02:21.127-07:002010-11-15T17:02:21.127-07:00In 2007, I wouldn't have considered ebooks. He...In 2007, I wouldn't have considered ebooks. Here in 2010, I don't see much use for print books.<br /><br />I look to my local library as a test canary. Print books are still king there, but ebooks are offered so I know the foot is in the door.<br /><br />The most interesting thing (to an author) is that ebooks are making agents useless. Too bad in some ways, since I really do like some of the agents who blog and give good advice. However, they need to be looking into extending their reach to new media. Those who don't will soon be out of work.Cellophane Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166797508899835493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67807394212089605422010-11-15T14:46:18.995-07:002010-11-15T14:46:18.995-07:00Helen and M Pax: Thanks for stopping by! Feel free...Helen and M Pax: Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to bookmark and digest over time.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-51070486320268015532010-11-15T14:42:06.386-07:002010-11-15T14:42:06.386-07:00Very in depth. Thanks for putting this all togethe...Very in depth. Thanks for putting this all together.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-78320049970331005592010-11-15T12:48:59.685-07:002010-11-15T12:48:59.685-07:00I understand the Kindle has a lending program, too...I understand the Kindle has a lending program, too, in response to the Nook program. Or maybe they are still talking about competing in that arena.<br /><br />On the topic of CD Baby - doesn't iTunes (much bigger and harder to get into) also have a book feature? Seems like I've heard of chapter reads you can download through iTunes. I always thought that would be a cool way to attract the YA market.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-81014392908867947932010-11-15T11:57:01.690-07:002010-11-15T11:57:01.690-07:00Very informative post, Kathryn. And with great lin...Very informative post, Kathryn. And with great links. Thank you very much.<br /><br />I haven't ventured into ebooks, but my husband loves his iPad.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22706278454614546722010-11-15T11:45:19.735-07:002010-11-15T11:45:19.735-07:00Thanks Pat, and feel free to report in if you foun...Thanks Pat, and feel free to report in if you found contradictory answers in your own research. In such a quickly evolving field there are no absolutes.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89675719643902849372010-11-15T11:43:34.899-07:002010-11-15T11:43:34.899-07:00Thanks, Maryann and Elspeth. This e-book series is...Thanks, Maryann and Elspeth. This e-book series is bound to enlighten all of us!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7423509309705753332010-11-15T11:41:09.522-07:002010-11-15T11:41:09.522-07:00Lots of great information here, Kathryn. Even thou...Lots of great information here, Kathryn. Even though I've been doing some homework, I still didn't get them all right.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11128968277296713072010-11-15T11:37:19.685-07:002010-11-15T11:37:19.685-07:00Great kick-off to this e-book and e-publishing ser...Great kick-off to this e-book and e-publishing series, Kathryn. You did an amazing amount of research and this post is worth saving for future reference.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60606331191359508662010-11-15T11:10:05.113-07:002010-11-15T11:10:05.113-07:00Thanks for all your work on this post, Kathryn! I&...Thanks for all your work on this post, Kathryn! I'm soaking up all the information I can about this new way of reading and publishing as I try to decide how I feel about it.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88638694737012569682010-11-15T09:47:13.858-07:002010-11-15T09:47:13.858-07:00Good luck with your Kindle Single, Morgan, and be ...Good luck with your Kindle Single, Morgan, and be sure to report back to us. How freeing that authors will now be able to write to completion, however long that is (once professionally edited, that is!).Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.com