e-Vangelism

Usually I wouldn’t just straight-link someone else’s piece without using it as a springboard for something I want to say, but Jane said pretty much all there needs to be said. Oh, except, use a common format like, oh, say EPUB.

To commenter Steve Davidson #3:

Jane,

very nice – and in most repsects I completely agree with you. But I’d like to hear your take on one specific, seemingly outlandish scenario.

Please accept the scenario as the working environment, rather than worrying about its seeming ridiculousness.

Suppose that in advance of publication, you know two things about the market it is targeted for: 1. a closely related market is not only hostile to the book, but to the author as well. 2. that same community has amply demonstrated in the past that they are both capable of and motivated to use whatever means possible (including pirating) to damage sales, sell pirated versions, etc., etc.

Would you still advocate an e-book version? Staying away from DRM? Simultaneous release (print & e)?

This is a real scenario and if you feel that you haven’t gotten enough info to make a considered judgment, I’ll be happy to supply more off-blog.

Thanks.

Dish!

2 thoughts on “e-Vangelism

  • January 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm
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    Srsly! (Hey Mojo!) Great post by Jane. I couldn’t agree anymore and I hope the epubs take some of her thoughts into consideration. Esp with the dual releases. Those would be awesometastic so readers can have a chance at both formats.

    And yes, down with DRM up with one main format. 😀

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  • January 25, 2009 at 5:54 pm
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    Hey Rae! LTNS.

    In these times, there’s a market begging to be exploited and an industry not willing to.

    Bella and Edward redux.

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