Comments on: The E-Book Debate

By: Kwana

Kwana — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:23:51 +0000

I hear you about the impulse buy. Good point. I just got a Sony and am loving it but I’m sure all my buys will be from recommendations or from authors I actively look for. I do feel digital is a big part of the future and marketing will be key here.

By: June

June — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:48:21 +0000

I don’t buy ebooks. I like having books in print to keep on my shelf. Also, I think an author writing ebooks can only do well if she has already established a big readership base. Like you said, if Julia Quinn published an ebook, many would buy it, no doubt. But if it’s an author I know nothing of, I think I’d be a bit skeptical as to whether I’d enjoy it or not–I guess it’s due to that whole prejudice against ebook authors, that they weren’t able to publish the traditional way, so turned to ebook publishing.

But this, I’m sure, is a big misonception.

I read an ebook once by an author I never heard of and thought it amazing. That’s when I realized that just like traditionally published books, there will always be good and bad books.

By: Sarah Tormey

Sarah Tormey — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:22:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on e-books Christiana! I agree that e-books are a great step towards publication by the larger houses. And in some cases lax guidelines can lead to some very creative stories!

By: Christiana Cameron

Christiana Cameron — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:52:15 +0000

Under another name I have written e-books. I personally feel that just as much heart and soul go into writing a book that is electronically produced as a more traditionally produced book.

I also feel that e-books are a step toward publication with bigger houses. Let’s face it, the real money is in bigger distribution and as you stated, impulse buys. E-books are just starting out, really but I do think they will be a force to be reckoned with later. Once the masterminds of marketing figure out a way to push (Amazon is already working toward that) bigger and bigger chunks of the market will go toward e-books.

Another wonderful thing about e-books is the writing guidelines ie word length and subject matter, are much more lax. To me that improves creativity and diversity.

But there’s something so wonderful about holding your favorite book in your hands and curling up on the couch with it. They need to make cuddly Kindle covers!

Good blog!