tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post5131181023124584876..comments2024-03-28T03:02:16.508-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 3 Reminders about eBooks Versus Paper BooksJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-9474487517228125402012-04-06T14:34:00.873-04:002012-04-06T14:34:00.873-04:00Julia, Great outlook! There is never a dull moment...Julia, Great outlook! There is never a dull moment, is there? :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-3688324835647908562012-04-06T08:12:23.690-04:002012-04-06T08:12:23.690-04:00I wrote a post on ebooks vs "hard copy" ...I wrote a post on ebooks vs "hard copy" and many people commented that they still like hard copy. This post is a great reminder about keeping variety in our publishing options, just like we need to keep variety in our social media platforms - we can't reach everybody in just one place. Whew, writing is exciting, isn't it? Certainly not for the inflexible or faint of heart.Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-37687265204608211792012-04-04T18:40:02.972-04:002012-04-04T18:40:02.972-04:00Very, very good post, Jody.
Even by your ridiculo...Very, very good post, Jody.<br /><br />Even by your ridiculously high standards!Peter Phttp://peterpollock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-6263733119663141412012-04-04T15:09:44.348-04:002012-04-04T15:09:44.348-04:00My husband and daughters have kindles... I still n...My husband and daughters have kindles... I still need to take my mac classes before they run out this month!!<br />It's nice to know that there are others out there who are like me. :)Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-34127936465092984602012-04-03T21:33:36.173-04:002012-04-03T21:33:36.173-04:00So funny! I was just talking to a young lady at St...So funny! I was just talking to a young lady at Starbucks who seemed horrified at the though of digital e-readers. She was younger than me and really fun to talk to.<br />You've given me some stuff to think about here. Thanks!!!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83684037990355117492012-04-03T19:54:46.530-04:002012-04-03T19:54:46.530-04:00Number three really connected with me: 'Stay h...Number three really connected with me: 'Stay humble and don't burn bridges'. In this rapidly changing industry this is probably the best advice I've heard this year! thanks for always adding something valuable to the conversation.Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27768434298789927042012-04-03T17:26:04.223-04:002012-04-03T17:26:04.223-04:00Very interesting post.
It would have been interes...Very interesting post.<br /><br />It would have been interesting if you had also asked your library group how many books they buy each month. The people I know who have e-readers are people who buy books. They (like me) often bought them because it was buy an e-reader or buy a bigger house to store the books, and the e-reader is a whole lot cheaper.<br /><br />The people I know who don't like the idea of e-readers are either: <br />- bookshop owners<br />- people who don't read<br />- people who borrow from the library (or me!) because they can't afford to buy.<br /><br />The non-buyers also tend to be older people. Younger people are more likely to adopt the new technology (which comes back to your point about knowing your demographics). To develop and maintain a career as an author, you have to appeal to young and old consumers, which means not putting all your eggs in one basket.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-67970451038444166792012-04-03T17:20:35.491-04:002012-04-03T17:20:35.491-04:00Thanks, Jody. This is a reminder to all of us who ...Thanks, Jody. This is a reminder to all of us who write that everyone does not have a computer. <br />I knew that because many people, most actually, who live around me do not own computers and few have ereaders. It seems to be the younger generation who own them.<br />Even though VADA FAITh is on as an ebook I'm getting the paperbacks made and will have them on Amazon as well.<br />Good luck with your writing and thanks for this post.<br />Blessings, BarbB. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-92183018791680296292012-04-03T14:47:49.588-04:002012-04-03T14:47:49.588-04:00Jody, you hit on a very important truth: "We ...Jody, you hit on a very important truth: "We believe as technology advances, everyone keeps as up-to-date as us." Only about 20% of my non-writer friends even own a Kindle or Nook. They rely on word of mouth and browsing through their local bookstore to choose what they read. Keeping all publishing avenues open is essential to remaining relevant in the crowded field. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615035905042738222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71334688230918526132012-04-03T14:46:43.177-04:002012-04-03T14:46:43.177-04:00Great, balanced post, Jody!!
Thanks:-)Great, balanced post, Jody!!<br /><br />Thanks:-)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-66971280897010043262012-04-03T14:14:08.253-04:002012-04-03T14:14:08.253-04:00It's nice to know this.
Thanks!It's nice to know this.<br /><br />Thanks!Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54099595370718128062012-04-03T14:01:56.971-04:002012-04-03T14:01:56.971-04:00Yes to the yes! This is so true. Often we think pe...Yes to the yes! This is so true. Often we think people are exactly like us, but it's not true. Your point here is well-taken.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55331612664659095442012-04-03T13:37:17.745-04:002012-04-03T13:37:17.745-04:00Great advice!! As someone just starting out, I wor...Great advice!! As someone just starting out, I worry about whether to sell my unagented works to e-pubs to see how they do, but then I also fear that traditional doors would be closed to me.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55584164347764662282012-04-03T13:27:28.743-04:002012-04-03T13:27:28.743-04:00Great post Jody! Although my book is not published...Great post Jody! Although my book is not published yet, I do plan to have it available in both e-book and paperback. I am self-publishing when I'm ready. I am one of those people who likes books and I do not own a kindle. I am considering buying one though and for the same reason you did. I don't know if I will ever get used to it though and I am glad to hear that the majority still likes to hold a book in their hands!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481344598298150867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-72684535214776203922012-04-03T13:15:18.684-04:002012-04-03T13:15:18.684-04:00Jody, great post. I do indeed no of many who buy o...Jody, great post. I do indeed no of many who buy only print. However, as a small press author I do not currently have wide distribution in brick and mortar bookstores. I do, however, have paperback available for purchase online.Still, many have let me know they couldnt find my book in the bookstore when they stopped in. I do hope to have some spread eventually, and first is at my local bookstore with a launch there. But, I am primarily focusing on ebook sales. I believe (I hope) my demographic is in this direction as my ebook sales far, far outnumber print. <br /><br />And all that said, if I werent an author I would NOT be on Facebook or Twitter or GoodReads. But its necessary. I too, love a book in my hand far more than my Kindle. The ereader books I have easily "disappear" and are forgotten but they never do on my nightstand.DonnaGalantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936331145444649588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-67725615821302808522012-04-03T12:36:45.998-04:002012-04-03T12:36:45.998-04:00I support authors of both formats, as well as thos...I support authors of both formats, as well as those who go the self-publishing route. The format all depends on the authors' needs, goals, and readership demographics.<br /><br />As a 29 year old writer of historical romance and speculative fiction (I'm in the process of writing a steampunk novella), I see the appeal of ebooks. I want my stories to touch women my age as well as the traditional demographic of Christian fiction readers.Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28694322038011685872012-04-03T12:09:50.276-04:002012-04-03T12:09:50.276-04:00Good suggestions all - especially number 3.Good suggestions all - especially number 3.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45045951622911249152012-04-03T11:13:06.181-04:002012-04-03T11:13:06.181-04:00Terrific! I'm in full support of the publishin...Terrific! I'm in full support of the publishing route that fits the author and the book the best! and like you said, that requires staying on top of the industry and what's happening. And understanding your target reader! Great post.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4209463550355472552012-04-03T11:06:01.884-04:002012-04-03T11:06:01.884-04:00No e-reader here yet, just because I love the feel...No e-reader here yet, just because I love the feel of a book in my hands. Still, I know I'll eventually need to get one, if only for the same reason as you, Jody. <br /><br />Love your wisdom. The humility stuff applies to all of life.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2048771428404837592012-04-03T10:49:18.047-04:002012-04-03T10:49:18.047-04:00Jody, like Jill, I don't have an e-reader...ye...Jody, like Jill, I don't have an e-reader...yet. But my daughter loves her Nook Color and has downloaded several books! <br /><br />While the traditional pub route is my goal, I believe in keeping options open, and certainly, different strokes may work for different folks.Cynthia Herronhttp://www.authorcynthiaherron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1940162363521479312012-04-03T10:27:09.089-04:002012-04-03T10:27:09.089-04:00I was skeptical of my Kindle when it was given to ...I was skeptical of my Kindle when it was given to me as a Christmas gift, but I have grown to love the ease of downloading books from Amazon (and I find it interesting to see which books Amazon suggests for me, generally I've liked most of them). The draw back is not being able to share the books I've purchased with others. I still purchase paperback books that I will want to share, or ones in series that I have from before.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54374408139654357142012-04-03T10:21:05.164-04:002012-04-03T10:21:05.164-04:00I think we forget that there are people out there ...I think we forget that there are people out there who are different because most people we interact with are the same as we are. It is not a bubble but just a different "culture".<br />I am an avid supporter of Indie publishing, but that is because my genre (YA gay stories) barely have any publishers (big or small) out there. Most of them are either focussed on more erotica stories or more adult characters, mine are over 18 but they are all either in education or working their first job and stuff.<br />For my genre I can see quite a big chance in ebooks and POD.<br /><br />But I would never just do ebooks, I think POD is also a growing market for those without ereaders.<br /><br />Anyway, lovely post :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441714312749423587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-42344511869716962452012-04-03T09:50:34.038-04:002012-04-03T09:50:34.038-04:00This is a great post, Jody. It's really easy t...This is a great post, Jody. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking everyone reads electronically today, and that's just not the case. I do think paperback books will always have a niche, no matter the industry changes. The most important thing to me is that we have such a variety of choices before us as authors now.Stacy Greenhttp://stacygreenauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38881167336325538312012-04-03T09:33:24.757-04:002012-04-03T09:33:24.757-04:00This was a reminder I needed, so I very much appre...This was a reminder I needed, so I very much appreciate it. It came home to me more than once this week as I tried to explain to a family member what a blog was and he didn't understand.Marcy Kennedyhttp://www.marcykennedy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28012726368325965312012-04-03T09:11:38.679-04:002012-04-03T09:11:38.679-04:00Wow. Great post. I'm leaning toward self-publi...Wow. Great post. I'm leaning toward self-publishing, but since I write romance, I'd better make sure I offer paperbacks, too. Thanks so much for the insight. = )Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.com