tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post8141215180889281740..comments2023-10-10T09:39:33.688-07:00Comments on Writes in the City: The ebook smackdownWendyCinNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-3386803130565978682011-01-06T15:31:35.800-08:002011-01-06T15:31:35.800-08:00not for me-- I love the smell of paper books, and ...not for me-- I love the smell of paper books, and cant imagine curling up in bed with a kindle (Now, maybe if they made them SOFT and cuddly and smelling like lavender...just a thought)--plus I like reading slowly...<br />http://<br />1thousanddresses.blogspot.com/the dressmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443874530443597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-36110770764372550072010-11-26T04:50:16.597-08:002010-11-26T04:50:16.597-08:00I've doubled my reading with ebooks, which mea...I've doubled my reading with ebooks, which means my spending on books has increased. Ereading is great for authors since we're reading more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-19750901717789599402010-11-25T04:39:23.229-08:002010-11-25T04:39:23.229-08:00@Colbymarshall- I'm glad I'm not the only ...@Colbymarshall- I'm glad I'm not the only one to read books in the tub. I do try to be careful and not get water damage, but if I were to drop a book, it will fare much better than an ebook reader. <br /><br />With that said, I am not opposed to buying a reader. Right now I just don't have the extra money. <br /><br />As a writer, I think they can be a useful source of additional revenue. Especially with the economy tight, people might spend money on an ebook, whereas they might not be willing to shell out money for a new hardback (or overpriced self-published book; ebooks are a good way for self-publishing authors to offer a competitive price).Autism Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686881487383574305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-52071175942377795702010-11-24T23:41:21.381-08:002010-11-24T23:41:21.381-08:00I think for me, it boils down to that I do much of...I think for me, it boils down to that I do much of my reading in the bathtub, and for safety reasons, both for me and the kindle, I think I'll stick with paper books ;-)colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-86428583379791867952010-11-23T05:28:48.396-08:002010-11-23T05:28:48.396-08:00My issue with ebooks is that, unless you can hack ...My issue with ebooks is that, unless you can hack them and store the books somewhere else as well, there is no assurance that you actually own the books. B&N can take and has taken books back. That said, though, I think I'd like to get one for all the trashy novels I like to read and am too embarrassed to buy or check out of the library. But I'll keep buying paper copies of books I want to actually own. <br /><br />Also, authors are paid for ebook sales (albeit less than they are paid for hardcover sales; I'm not sure how ebook royalties rack up against paperbacks).west side lurkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-89177451406985542122010-11-22T08:52:18.913-08:002010-11-22T08:52:18.913-08:00You've still paid for those books. I don't...You've still paid for those books. I don't see how that harms authors. More authors got money than they might have. Part of what limits me right now is physical space for books. If I could buy some as ebooks, then I could have a bigger collection, leaving more of my space for the books I love, and not just like.Jaleh Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942272578488986874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-30326613926192513442010-11-22T07:32:18.933-08:002010-11-22T07:32:18.933-08:00I am breaking down & getting a Nook for Christ...I am breaking down & getting a Nook for Christmas. It was mainly to get my friend's books that won't be made into print - now I am looking at cost. A lulu book that is $16.00 +shipping is $1.25 download. There's a no-brainer. I finally saw a Kindle & it wasn't what I expected. I think I'll be OK with the transition.June Kraminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896151680799194326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817248340630521543.post-40259741628362946272010-11-21T10:10:27.360-08:002010-11-21T10:10:27.360-08:00But as a writer, how do you think that translates ...But as a writer, how do you think that translates to market share and target audiences?<br /><br />Are ebooks right for your stories?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com