tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post3332121029928659003..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: Paperback WriterAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-23844314655669356712012-02-14T14:36:55.471-05:002012-02-14T14:36:55.471-05:00I never really buy ebooks to be honest. I sometime...I never really buy ebooks to be honest. I sometimes download them if they're free (very old books)so that I can read something on my phone if I have to wait unexpectantly or have to travel and know my bag is already to full with school books. <br /><br />But I like the feel of a "real" book. I like to have more than just another file on my phone. I think I wouldn't pay more than 10 dollars on it though, unless I really really wanted the book :)Lord_Kiwiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435495480304779139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-12726849016285668622012-02-12T11:37:24.476-05:002012-02-12T11:37:24.476-05:00I will never ever ever ever ever stop buying and/o...I will never ever ever ever ever stop buying and/or borrowing from the library print books -ever! Amen!!<br />:-)<br /><br />I think if they are your books - it more special - you can hug them, touch them, look at them...oh print books all the way!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-91046756001789285742012-02-11T21:14:52.296-05:002012-02-11T21:14:52.296-05:00I still buy paper books, and even if I got an e-re...I still buy paper books, and even if I got an e-reader, I would still buy paper copies of books that I greatly enjoy just to have a real copy of it. But I might be the odd kind of reader to do that.Christi Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590491851753709622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-44631791737406335832012-02-09T09:32:05.816-05:002012-02-09T09:32:05.816-05:00When I first held my paperback book in my hands, i...When I first held my paperback book in my hands, it was like holding a new baby. Incredible feeling! Looking at my words on an eReader just isn't the same - but it is selling as an ebook which is what it's all about. Successful sales are what really matters. I went with Lulu when I self-published Discovery at Rosehill. I do feel they ripped me off somewhat, considering they are advertised as FREE publishers. Difficult one.<br /><br />CJ xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-60545720239255985722012-02-08T19:11:22.173-05:002012-02-08T19:11:22.173-05:00For the time being, I'm not buying printed boo...For the time being, I'm not buying printed books but only because I'm homeless at the moment. Once I'm settled in an apartment, I'll once again buy printed. Which ones I buy, however, are completely dependent on two things: price and availability. I buy so many books that I can't afford $10 for one paperback. Also if I'm absolutely dying to read a book, I won't wait if it's not in the local bookstore--via mail is out of the question. I'll download instantly instead. I prefer printed because I have a thing for collecting author-signed books, but if the price is too high or if it's not readily available, I'll opt for digital. When I gift books, though, it's always printed books!Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-69253974811378984212012-02-08T11:12:36.319-05:002012-02-08T11:12:36.319-05:00I haven't gotten into the ebook market yet. I&...I haven't gotten into the ebook market yet. I'm a little hesitant to because I do like the feel of a real book in my hand. And I think we had the same day dreams as a kid. I not sure just seeing my name on an ebook would be enough. I'm pretty sure I'd want something more physical.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-61807702478021703072012-02-07T17:07:03.760-05:002012-02-07T17:07:03.760-05:00I'm late to the discussion again. But I hear ...I'm late to the discussion again. But I hear you! I do think there is still something about seeing a book in paper and ink print. That said, my budget has precluded buying books although I still peruse the book store...then wince when I see the price. Even so, I'd die and go to heaven happy if I ever had a "real" book in the library. My concern with the POD books is that to sell them, there would need to be a strong marketing plan, which would likely cost more money. If it came down to one or the other though, I'd still chose books over the glare of my e-reader. But if books disappeared and I had a reader...I'd survive.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-68805070857863642242012-02-07T14:38:13.085-05:002012-02-07T14:38:13.085-05:00I bought a Kindle in August 2010 but I still read ...I bought a Kindle in August 2010 but I still read just as many, if not more, paper books. I still prefer traditional print books to ebooks, but I appreciate the convenience of my Kindle for traveling, or just to make things easier (for example, the book I'm reading now is a doorstop in hardcover, and of course weighs nothing on my Kindle, so I chose to buy it in ebook form).<br /><br />How much is too much for a paperback? My personal high ceiling for a book is $13, regardless of the format. I just hate to pay more than that (though I will, if I love the author).<br /><br />And I love receiving books as gifts. I don't often give books myself, because most of my friends and family don't read!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-16345791034241651302012-02-07T12:28:30.077-05:002012-02-07T12:28:30.077-05:00I buy both. Which might not help you decide, but ...I buy both. Which might not help you decide, but I wanted to let you know, just in case.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-58609137673578805562012-02-07T02:33:23.654-05:002012-02-07T02:33:23.654-05:00I still love a paper book. Its nice to get a Kind...I still love a paper book. Its nice to get a Kindle copy for a good price in case I don't like it; but really, I'm still hooked on paper books. I'll buy both.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-27370161824345192142012-02-06T20:49:46.224-05:002012-02-06T20:49:46.224-05:00I think that publishing to the Kindle counts as bo...I think that publishing to the Kindle counts as book publishing. I don't think there is a need to bring dead tress into the equation.<br /><br />WeeklyScribbling.Blogspot.comM.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07272007534889127358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-487580926380907972012-02-06T19:30:19.036-05:002012-02-06T19:30:19.036-05:00I think it's about half and half now. My new a...I think it's about half and half now. My new agent will be pushing both. Check out what he says about it here:<br />http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2010/08/08/rubin-pfeffer-urges-scbwi-to-become-e-publisher/Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-28433170805078011442012-02-06T19:05:08.504-05:002012-02-06T19:05:08.504-05:00Johanna -- Thanks for the head's up on the pri...Johanna -- Thanks for the head's up on the price point. It's good to know. And I know there are still people clinging to paperback. I just have to find them.<br /><br />Stacy -- Well, you are definitely in the category of who I'm trying to find. Thanks for weighing in.<br /><br />Rula -- I'm in the same boat. E-reader for Kindle and the chair is not comfortable. I'm thinking that's the way to go, start off with one and see how it goes.<br /><br />Carol -- For a few more years.... I had to laugh. You may be right in that.<br /><br />Bish -- Thanks for the head's up on spacecraft. That's good to know. And books have a lot of uses than just to read...doorstop, make shift table, extra weight for the pressed flowers.<br /><br />Susan -- I think that's the way I'm leaning right now. I mean what's the worst that could happen? I wouldn't sell any? Oh well. If I don't try, I'll never know.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-71960785852320395592012-02-06T16:54:55.506-05:002012-02-06T16:54:55.506-05:00Our house is so full of books, it practically take...Our house is so full of books, it practically takes a shoe horn to squeeze any more in here, so I don't buy nearly as many as I used to before they took the place over. Most of my books come from the library or from the kindle shop. But your largest target audience may be people with neither access, nor interest, in an e-reader. So, it might be worthwhile for you to give POD a shot and see what happens.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-66504710263744375142012-02-06T16:01:26.348-05:002012-02-06T16:01:26.348-05:00(...swat a fly with...HA!) I know I still buy book...(...swat a fly with...HA!) I know I still buy books. I know I will always prefer the feel of a book to that of an e-reader. Books may go out of style at some point, but not yet. Heck, I'm reading A Million Suns by Beth Revis and even on that spaceship of hers, she's got a library with real books! So by that calculation books are going to be around a long time!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-74486086291480130892012-02-06T14:45:17.909-05:002012-02-06T14:45:17.909-05:00Yes, people still buy both paperbacks and hardback...Yes, people still buy both paperbacks and hardbacks. I got my first ereader last fall. Of my extended family, I'm the second person to have one. Everyone else still reads books. A bookclub in my neighborhood - paper books. I think we're so accustomed to being on the computer all day we think everyone else is, too.<br /><br />Now all that said, I think you may sell more ebooks than print, but I think print will still sell. At least for a few more years.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-52266589511888232902012-02-06T13:46:48.350-05:002012-02-06T13:46:48.350-05:00I still read paperback books (and yes, the song is...I still read paperback books (and yes, the song is in my head ;). I don't have an ereader yet, but I do have the kindle app on my pc. I've downloaded and read some ebooks...usually shorter ones bc the chair at my pc isn't so comfy. I can understand wanting a 'tangible' book. Perhaps go with a small count as has been suggested, then you can decide if it was worth it before printing later books.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-66720613822255575252012-02-06T13:42:34.756-05:002012-02-06T13:42:34.756-05:00I don't own a reader and don't plan on own...I don't own a reader and don't plan on owning a reader. If the author only has a book in e-book form, I don't read it. Plain and simple.<br /><br />I guess you just have to determine how many people are out there like me?Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-15814440123389209392012-02-06T12:35:05.899-05:002012-02-06T12:35:05.899-05:00People still want paperback books. In fact, my boo...People still want paperback books. In fact, my book has sold almost as well in print as it has online and it's so nice to be able to tell people that they can buy it at the local bookstore.<br /><br />Price point for paperback starts at 14.99 and, on sale, goes to 9.99Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-26318727171384238482012-02-06T12:07:26.996-05:002012-02-06T12:07:26.996-05:00Alex -- Yeah I read that too, the mass market pape...Alex -- Yeah I read that too, the mass market paperback (5x8) was going away. It's all about 6x9 now. I wonder why?<br /><br />Talli -- Let me know what decision you come up with. With your other books coming from a small pub, it's a different ball game I know. The numbers are slightly skewed.<br /><br />Bridget -- Yeah, it's that whole Aunt Martha category I'm missing. My mother's friends are dying to read my books but none of them own e-readers. And I think that's my target audience right there.<br /><br />Lydia -- Yeah, it's that price point that sticks in my craw. $15- is such a lot of money. That's almost a quarter of a tank of gas.<br /><br />Sarah -- True. I don't think Twin would give the Kindle back.lol I know I wouldn't.<br /><br />Marta -- Yeah, I like their distribution model a whole lot more than CreateSpace. Which I could do both, but then the ISBN numbers are a nightmare.<br /><br />Sarah -- Keepsies. That's the point. My personal library is probably 3000 titles right now. I hate to part with them, amassed over the course of my lifetime. With a Kindle book, I could just delete it.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-91570512925706836542012-02-06T10:51:24.909-05:002012-02-06T10:51:24.909-05:00I'm not buying books in any form at the moment...I'm not buying books in any form at the moment, but if I was, I'd still prefer a paperback. Don't get me wrong, my kindle on pc is great for trying out new authors, but 'real' books are for keepsies, and they will never disappear if something happens to my computer :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-29286656058453260392012-02-06T09:58:07.577-05:002012-02-06T09:58:07.577-05:00I do buy some print, but minimal. Only those I wan...I do buy some print, but minimal. Only those I want on my physical shelves instead of virtual. I just released my paperback through Lightning Source and the main motivation was having it on my shelf and family and friends. <br />I chose LSI because of their distribution.Marta Szemikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100791404636754754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-20224623861905808962012-02-06T09:52:47.619-05:002012-02-06T09:52:47.619-05:00yes i definitely do. Of course, we'll see how ...yes i definitely do. Of course, we'll see how that changes once i get my kindle, but i'm betting i'll still by real books because i like to share them with Twin and you can't really share a kindleSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-59872041569228903542012-02-06T09:41:39.983-05:002012-02-06T09:41:39.983-05:00I do buy print books and I love holding a book in ...I do buy print books and I love holding a book in my hands. But for me, the bottom line is that if I really want a book and it's available as either $2.99 ebook or a $15 paperback, I'd feel pretty guilty buying the paperback.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-16163521798486852182012-02-06T09:39:04.718-05:002012-02-06T09:39:04.718-05:00Just remember Anne, by putting the question out to...Just remember Anne, by putting the question out to your blogging friends, you are taking a poll in a pool of computer/technology savvy individuals who are likely the most inclined to own an e-reader. There are many, MANY readers in your target audience (Aunt Martha) who do not and probably will not own an e-reader. I personally know many of them.<br /><br />I think that for the minimal investment of POD publishing, you should definitely make your books available in hard copy. If you don't, you are cutting out a wide swath of your readership!J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.com