tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post4876617257431938436..comments2024-02-29T16:50:46.462-05:00Comments on Write What Inspires You! ~ Donna M. McDine: Who is the Renowned Author Mama?Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-22237964130457739602010-04-07T14:46:13.041-04:002010-04-07T14:46:13.041-04:00Christine:
Thank you very much for being my guest...Christine:<br /><br />Thank you very much for being my guest author yesterday. I was a true pleasure.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />DonnaDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-17845562915965899492010-04-07T11:21:34.078-04:002010-04-07T11:21:34.078-04:00Hi Katie,
Just be sure you check your contract, if...Hi Katie,<br />Just be sure you check your contract, if you are traditionally published, to make sure that you actually own the rights to the e-versions of it, and don't share those rights with your publisher. Okay?<br />Thanks again, Donna!Christina Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877586168135936638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-57517952149945323762010-04-06T18:24:07.294-04:002010-04-06T18:24:07.294-04:00Much better. Thanks. I think that even for someone...Much better. Thanks. I think that even for someone who is traditionally published (moi), it is good to get the book into as many e-formats as possible given the ebook revolution that is shaking publishing. I noticed when I went to Amazon and the page where my book is listed, there is a link on how to create a Kindle version of the book!Katie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-35622093904432347572010-04-06T18:09:39.501-04:002010-04-06T18:09:39.501-04:00More and more I'm seeing traditionally publish...More and more I'm seeing traditionally published authors who later self publish an ebook. Good for you and best of luck with the ebook!Mayra Calvanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444333264952371471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-24709338905393744022010-04-06T17:09:18.866-04:002010-04-06T17:09:18.866-04:00Thanks, ladies.
Katie, you bring up a good point...Thanks, ladies. <br /><br />Katie, you bring up a good point. I did just recently write a blog post about e-books from the traditional author's point of view at christinakatz.com, if you want to check that out. But here's a quick run down of what's what and which is which.<br /><br />There is either getting traditional published or self-publishing. These are two different things and, to my mind, should be kept clearly separate. Self-publishing can involve many formats, including digital formats (e-books, POD--print-on-demand, and hard copy print runs). Under the category of e-books, there are many formats: PDF, html, and a bunch that work with various e-readers like the Kindle or the Nook or whatever. When you put content into digital (e-book) formats, you have to specifically format it for each type of reading experience.<br /><br />What I did with Author Mama is publish the beta version in PDF format only. Then, once I have the final version updated and edited, I will create the e-book in as many of the formats as I can, including PDF and Kindle, for sure, and also upload to a site like Lulu.com, so it can also be purchased in POD.<br /><br />There is no set approach that anyone takes with e-books, but, clearly the best outcome is to get the book into as many e-formats as possible in order to please the largest number of readers.<br /><br />Better?Christina Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877586168135936638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-33703410699208116772010-04-06T15:03:46.845-04:002010-04-06T15:03:46.845-04:00Great interview with important information. Thanks...Great interview with important information. Thanks much!NancyCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544850772401580014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-16751779418046168832010-04-06T12:15:30.415-04:002010-04-06T12:15:30.415-04:00I'm a little confused. You keep talking about ...I'm a little confused. You keep talking about ebooks and self-publishing as if they were one and the same, and that wasn't my understanding. You talk about using a POD press, but in the same sentence talk about ebook format. So, am I to understand that you're publishing it in BOTH ebook and POD publishing venues? Thanks for responding.Katie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-12928122966863998642010-04-06T11:50:46.171-04:002010-04-06T11:50:46.171-04:00I enjoyed this interview, Donna. Thank-you. And th...I enjoyed this interview, Donna. Thank-you. And thank-you, Christina. <br /><br />PS I'm going to FL for a week, the first time in almost 30 years without my kids and I've got my laptop and looking forward to my writing "retreat"! Been reading and doing my homework, now it's time to focus on writing! ; )Kathleen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185921937517327423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-64373540882223068532010-04-06T11:35:27.915-04:002010-04-06T11:35:27.915-04:00This was a great interview with good tips and info...This was a great interview with good tips and information for those of us afraid to break out into the ebook world. Thanks for sharing.T. Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961022948394386206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-30478282950765183462010-04-06T10:26:39.853-04:002010-04-06T10:26:39.853-04:00Hi Kristi and Karin:
Thanks for stopping by today...Hi Kristi and Karin:<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today to visit with Christina. I appreciate your ongoing interest.<br /><br />Christina:<br /><br />Thrilled to have you as a return guest author. I'm looking forward to reading your e-book. <br /><br />Glad you like the new design! It was rather simple, I used a template from http://hotbliggityblog.com.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />DonnaDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-74137367070016717432010-04-06T10:08:07.169-04:002010-04-06T10:08:07.169-04:00Thanks, Kristi and Karin. It's great to be her...Thanks, Kristi and Karin. It's great to be here again. :)<br /><br />Donna, I love the design of this site. Great work!Christina Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877586168135936638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-48866679536314129712010-04-06T09:06:41.794-04:002010-04-06T09:06:41.794-04:00I can't wait to read Author Mama. I've th...I can't wait to read Author Mama. I've thoroughly enjoyed Writer Mama and am looking forward to gaining more of your wonderful insight.<br /><br />Karin Larson<br />http://www.karin-larson.blogspot.comKarin Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940279659364365138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-62449748710528254172010-04-06T08:38:04.111-04:002010-04-06T08:38:04.111-04:00I really appreciate your e-book information. Thank...I really appreciate your e-book information. Thanks for all of the insight.Kristi's Book Nookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497641900551707387noreply@blogger.com