Ebooks VS Books
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LittleHearseDriver
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I'm in the process of writing a book about my job as a funeral director and embalmer. I'm having a hard time deciding if I should publish my novel as an Kindle eBook or to go through a traditional publisher. I want my book to reach out to as many people as possible.
Ebook Pros
I can self publish at little to no cost and pass on the savings to the readers.
I don't have to worry about publishers rejecting it.
Many people read via electronic devices.
Ebook Cons
Unable to publish in stores.
Excludes those who do not own a Kindle.
What are your thoughts? Please share any other pros and cons that you can think of.
Ebook Pros
I can self publish at little to no cost and pass on the savings to the readers.
I don't have to worry about publishers rejecting it.
Many people read via electronic devices.
Ebook Cons
Unable to publish in stores.
Excludes those who do not own a Kindle.
What are your thoughts? Please share any other pros and cons that you can think of.
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Would you potentially get more circulation if it went through a publisher? Is it worth trying? I have no idea if it is even a possibility but given how much people have loved your Q&A thread, I would think there's a market for it!0
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funeral director and embalmer ?
no brainer...
coloring book!3 -
Real books all the way I don't even look at ebooks I disregard their content straight away!0
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I don't see why you couldn't try a few (in reality a few dozen) traditional publishers and then publish as an ebook if it isn't picked up.
I know some authors have actually been picked up from Amazon if their books did well, but I don't know how likely that is.3 -
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-self-publish-an-ebook/
I buy and read mostly e-books these days. I probably wouldn't buy a paper book from an unknown author.1 -
Motorsheen wrote: »funeral director and embalmer ?
no brainer...
coloring book!
You are brilliant! That's a million dollar idea. You and I could cash in on the adult coloring book craze!0 -
LittleHearseDriver wrote: »Ebook Cons
Unable to publish in stores.
Excludes those who do not own a Kindle.
Isn't there a kindle app for most devices? I've got one on my phone and tablet (both Android).
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I'm an avid reader. I prefer Ebooks. I love having all my books with me at all times.0
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I don't see why you couldn't try a few (in reality a few dozen) traditional publishers and then publish as an ebook if it isn't picked up.
I know some authors have actually been picked up from Amazon if their books did well, but I don't know how likely that is.
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LittleHearseDriver wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »funeral director and embalmer ?
no brainer...
coloring book!
You are brilliant! That's a million dollar idea. You and I could cash in on the adult coloring book craze!
right?
there was a traditional kids' book titled: Pat the Bunny (it was great,kids loved it)
there was a remake:
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I like both digital and hardcovers, but I travel often and always take my Nookie with me0
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Motorsheen wrote: »
Shhh, that one too, don't get me busted0 -
What are the differences from an advertising and marketing perspective? It seems like a traditional publisher would be a great help there. I buy both ebooks and print books on a regular basis, but I tend to ignore self published ebooks as they are often crap.2
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The writer would be soley responsible for advertising and promoting their eBook. I think it would be extremely difficult to promote it well on my own.0
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whirlyruns wrote: »What are the differences from an advertising and marketing perspective? It seems like a traditional publisher would be a great help there. I buy both ebooks and print books on a regular basis, but I tend to ignore self published ebooks as they are often crap.
My thoughts exactly0 -
I read a ton on my phone and tablet. If its not a major author ,I'd say go self publish. I buy ebooks all the time! Let us know what you decide. I'd buy for sure.0
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I definitely enjoy both. If it's a book that's been recommended, I'll buy the eBook and if it's something that I feel like I'll pick up again, I'll consider buying the hardcover. There are some mainstays that I have hardcovers of just because I still love the feeling of sitting down and my fingers going through the pages when I want to read those again.0
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I read a lot of ebooks. I collect paperbacks of books I've read through Kindle. A version of an ebook would be easier as most starting writers start that way to spread their work but I think try for the publisher if that doesn't work try the e-thing.0
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