Notes from Around the Web: Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat
Shabbat shalom, everyone, and Chag Purim!
Shabbat shalom, everyone, and Chag Purim!
Next week, if all proceeds according to plan, Quiet Americans will begin its conversion into ebook format. Which is exciting and, I’ll admit, a bit unnerving (it’s not possible for me to approach any sort of change without at least some anxiety–that’s the only explanation I can give you).
We’ve had some discussions among the Last Light Studio (LLS) publisher and authors about ebook pricing, but I think it’s safe to say that we haven’t determined anything conclusive or across-the-board. In fact, part of the beauty of the LLS model is that each author has quite a bit of say in the pricing of her own book.
Which means that I’d love to hear from those of you with more ebook experience, whether you consider yourself primarily a reader, author, or publisher. What are your thoughts about ebook prices? How much is too much? Does any price ever strike you as perhaps “too little”? What differential do you expect to see between a print and ebook version? (Yes, I’ve read through a number of blog posts and articles on these matters, but I’m interested in what you have to say.)
Please don’t limit yourself to pricing matters if you have more to share. Feel free to comment with any tips you may have about ebook promotion or other relevant issues, too. Are there specific venues you trust specifically for their ebook reviews? Please tell me about them!
Quiet Americans and I thank you!
It’s the 15th of the month, and you know what that means!
Another convocation of the Jewish Book Carnival!
This month, the Carnival is hosted over on Linda K. Wertheimer’s wonderful Jewish Muse blog. Go on over and take a look at the links Linda has collected there. Dani Shapiro, Anita Diamant, and many others taking part. I’m looking forward to perusing everything more leisurely when I’m not at work (and not trying to squeeze too much–like drafting this post–into my lunch hour!).
Last week was a bit trying for me (although I’m always aware and grateful that what is “a bit trying” for me would be a blessing for 99.999 percent of the world). Still, I’m human, and sometimes, I can really benefit from a pick-me-up.
It came, in this case, from a reminder (via Quotes4Writers) of Winnie the Pooh’s comrade (Eeyore)’s immortal words:
Eeyore was saying to himself, “This writing business. Pencils and what-not. Over-rated, if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it.”
Thank you, A.A. Milne, for making me smile.