The challenges Publishing eBooks

The internet, and you will definitely see how many sites are exploiting the literary wave of the future: electronic books. Some websites serve as online repository of public domain material, offering books and documents for educational and recreational purposes. Online retailers like Amazon.com and Fictionwise offer downloadable electronic versions of bestsellers, and aspiring writers make use of the means to establish readers.

A publisher specializing in erotic romance eBook titles claim to sell eBooks thirty thousand a month! Other small e-book publishers are proud to remember how the first time published authors who now rank among the hottest sellers today.

To the author struggling to get his foot in the door of the publishing industry, publishing by electronic means may seem appealing. Compared to most traditional print publishers, eBook publishers tend to offer a higher percentage of royalties on net sales for the entry and allow the author more promotion and cover. The turnaround time between submission and release the book may be shorter, the production might not be so involved. However, as with any industry, there are warnings to consider.

For all the benefits of taking the book to an electronic publisher, there are also disadvantages one needs to perform. Each author prepares to take a manuscript to an editor or publisher should be aware of.

Limited distribution

First, let me qualify this section by stating that even if you're lucky to get a book instead of a traditional print publisher, not an automatic guarantee that your book will be on the shelves of every library in the country. True, if the publisher distributes inventory through a third party vendor, such as Ingrams or Baker and Taylor, your book will certainly be available for delivery from customers and booksellers.

But, given the number of books published every year and the amount of shelf space in stores, unfortunately there is not enough room for everyone. When booksellers attend trade fairs and study their sales, they are going to make decisions based on the saleability of a book and behaviors of their customers. A shop that does a huge business in detective novels is probably not saturate shelves with computer manuals.

For the eBook author, the opportunities for distribution are further limited. Although some major chain bookstores are dipping their fingers in the eBook world offering downloadable versions of books through their websites, it will take years before an eBook is a kiosk at the local shop. For now, eBook authors have to rely on online resources available to them. They include direct sales by, third-party publishers of eBook retailers like Fictionwise books and diesel, and direct sales of books on CD-ROM signatures of other books and events.

The last item can be daunting for some authors who have aversion to buying a book on the disc, but whichever you may be surprised to know how well they sell eBooks. The annual book fair connected to the Romantic Times convention, for example, attracts a readership willing to make such purchases.

Uphill battle with stigmas

"I would rather read a 'real book'."

"All the eBooks are little changed."

"Publishers of eBooks will have nothing. Books are not good."

"This is too much to pay for something that you can not touch."

As someone who has written and published electronic books, I have heard these and many other disparaging remarks about the sector. Suffice it to say, it is true that there are a number of dubious companies eBooks in existence that characterize the sentiments above. Unfortunately, the working poor of these companies is likely to identify the industry as a whole, and each author's eBook is a stigma faced when promoting his work.

Consider the above statements one by one.

The purchase of a book "true": the traditionalist can argue all you want, but a good eBook is a real book. It is an object material in disc form, a visual object that can be read. Most eBook publishers assign ISBN numbers to work and record with the U.S. Copyright Office, and books in print, especially if print sizes are imminent. eBook novels have plots, characters, dialogue, a beginning, middle and end.

Despite this, there will always exist people resistant to new technologies and methods to provide information. It can be argued that the curling with a good book can not be achieved with an eBook, but you can if a person has a portable player instead of a desktop computer. Since the quality of e-books increases, so may the number of converts. Until then, the authors of the eBook is facing the challenge of selling it head on.

Editing and eBooks: As mentioned before, there are companies that exist primarily as eBook mills, churning out books without the thought of editing, formatting and promotion. Obviously, these companies should be avoided. However, as larger companies are embracing the technology, so comes the attention to detail prevalent in the publishing industry. The authors approach publishers of eBooks for a possible relationship should research their programs and editing skills. Yes, most homes do not have editors on staff, capable, educated people to work in a book dedicated to perfection. As the industry grows, so does the recognition of this fact.

eBook publishers and acceptance: With some genres, the quantity is as important as quality. For industry romance, it is not uncommon for a publisher for the production of twenty to 50 titles a month, in order to feed the application. As romance and erotica are two popular genres between eBook readers, who can stand to reason that publishers will accept everything under the sun, in order to meet demand. Each author published electronically, therefore, can be concentrated in a caste undesirable.

This is not always the case. As the industry grows and demand for books grows, so do you these little homes are becoming more selective in choosing jobs. Already, there are some publishers that offer eBooks few low acceptance rate. Authors should be aware of this fact, and publishing eBook as a "safety net".

Ebooks and costs: To view the eBook version of best sellers, you may blanch at the prospect of paying the hardcover price for a digital version of the same book. Why fork over twenty-five dollars for what amounts to an electronic document when there is something tangible in the bookstore? It should be noted, however, that not all the book are prohibitive cost. Depending on the length and genre, many eBook publishers to offer books that range from two to seven dollars, which is quite a bargain when you consider the rising cost of paperbacks.

In addition, the eBook industry allows the publication of shorter lengths at special prices, which is good news for readers who favor more epic.

Although there are many arguments for eBooks in this field, it can still be difficult to convince new readers to give them a try. Each eBook author should continue to promote the positive aspects of the presentation of their work.

Contract caveat

As with any publisher, it is important to read carefully before signing any contract. An author desperate to sell can fly on a contract, and therefore missing some very important elements that can influence the future of the employment contract.

An eBook Publisher's reputation will offer a contract that is friendly to the author and work. Authors uncertain contract red flags are invited to visit the site Electronically Published Internet Connection for details. For an author who is able to negotiate the rights of the press to a traditional publisher, should be indispensable for the search for how long the house has eBooks these rights, if support them. Often, these rights are acquired when the house decides to offer eBook print titles, and some might not be so accommodating if you want to get out of his contract.

Read any contract you are offered, or have a lawyer read it for you. Ask questions of the publisher if you are not certain about some things.

Regardless of whether or not you decide to take your traditional streets in search of a publisher, always be aware of the pros and cons of each sector. Armed with this knowledge, it will be able to make a smooth transition to the publication in any format .......