The publishing industry continues to quiver and shake, as ebooks and ereaders and dozens of smart devices change the way people read for pleasure and for information.
JA Konrath talks about ebooks and marketing regularly on his blog: A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing. But what he doesn't mention is that the flood of ebook authors is not all one way. Amanda Hocking and HP Mallory, two indie authors with shining success stories of amazing sales, each signed multi-book deals with mass market publishers.
Great writing is great writing whether in the form of digital ink on a back-lit screen or in laser ink on paper. I’m not worrying about the perennial best sellers holding their own in a changing industry. However, in my humble opinion, mid-list authors are in for a real challenge to hold onto their share of a volatile market. I’ve noticed some of these mid-list authors releasing ebook titles again, or fir the first time.
Do you think the ebook customer intrinsically different from the buyer of mass market titles?
Why do you buy ebooks? Inquiring minds need to know.:)
4 comments:
I buy e-books for the convenience. But at the same time, I have to admit I really enjoy holding a book in my hands.
I'm not going to regularly buy mainstream ebooks until the price is realistic. We have a problem in the UK that tax is charged on ebooks but not on paperbacks so the prices of the two are almost identical. I'd rather hold the book in my hand.
Thanks for stopping David.I'm devoted to holding the Kindle and find a real book awkward and hardbacks too heavy :D
One of things that tipped the decision to buy an ereader was the thought of moving and having to lug the library with me.
Thanks for commenting Barbara. You taught me something. I had no idea ebooks were taxed differently than paperbacks in the UK--now I'm doubly honored I have Brit fans. :D
I buy e-books for a few reasons. I loooove my Kobo e-reader and being able to carry around hundreds and hundreds of books. E-books can also be cheaper than paperbacks. Plus, I have limited bookshelf space.
I still read paper books, but more and more I'm going electronic.
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