Something has been on my mind lately and I would really like some feedback on the subject. The goal for any writer is to see his or her work in print. In this modern age of computers and the internet we now have more avenues of print that is available to everyone around the world.
Crosses the borders from one country to the next is not always easy in book form but now, with the internet, its almost as if there are no borders to cross, no oceans to sail, no boundaries at all. The important thing is that as an author, my work is read.
Now here is my dilemma, would you buy a printed book if the material was out on the net for free? I mean, I want as many people as possible to be able to read my work, my stories, my poetry, my novels, but at the same time books sales is how I make money.
IF, and that’s a big if, I put my work on the net for free it will be in PDF format where you would have to read it on the computer or print it out on paper. I do this because not everyone can afford to buy books and for that reason the may never take a journey into my world.
I am strongly leaning toward posting PDF formats of my books as I complete them so anyone who wants to read my work can. But do you think people will still buy a printed book? Please be honest.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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In the best of scenarios, humanity is always looking for the "inexpensive, easy way" in which to enjoy anything. While the Internet has its advantages for research, email, putting the pen/paper into the archives with its hi-tech features, I sincerely believe that hard copy and paperback is still the way to go. Internets crash, printer cartridges and the paper to print out are costly. There's nothin' like the real thing baby. Promote the physical purchase of your writings. Nothing lasts forever and one day hi-technology a/k/a Internet just might become a 'thing of the past." I hope my input gives you some delicious food for thought. God Bless. Pixie's Input :))
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