tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post4828265066849751313..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Tech Talk and the Active EbookJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-18681956413586633262019-05-27T14:43:57.926-05:002019-05-27T14:43:57.926-05:00Greetings! Very useful advice in this particular a...Greetings! Very useful advice in this particular article!<br />It's the little changes that will make the most significant changes.<br />Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11860076853072808512019-05-27T14:32:55.503-05:002019-05-27T14:32:55.503-05:00I needed to thank you for this excellent read!!
I ...I needed to thank you for this excellent read!!<br />I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it. I have got you saved <br />as a favorite to look at new things you post…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28466895539549503872014-01-02T21:46:26.707-06:002014-01-02T21:46:26.707-06:00Hi Joe,
Allen Appel pointed me your way. Some of ...Hi Joe,<br /><br />Allen Appel pointed me your way. Some of what you were talking about on multi-media interactive content reminded me of a game I used to play online called AmberMUSH. I know it helped me improve my writing greatly - I was not surprised to find out that a few successful authors came from a group of players (I hope to join their ranks). Here is a nice article about it: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/24/books/jim-butcher-one-of-the-authors-from-ambermush.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0<br /><br />What would be cool, is a real-time collaborative writing experience, a shared world, where the frame work of the story, driven by the author who creates the roles and the 'scenes' allows people to take on those characters and interact with the protagonist - minor or major characters - as virtual actors so to speak. Send me an email if you are curious, I'll post a 'log' session of what I'm talking about from a game session I played. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Joel Lovell<br />joel.lovell@gmail.comJoel Lovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327523450299427936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43089338144960401392012-07-15T16:43:57.767-05:002012-07-15T16:43:57.767-05:00This is absolutely brilliant. They key is innovati...This is absolutely brilliant. They key is innovation, the lock is customer service... or maybe the other way around. Either way I get where you are heading and I wanted to say I am right there with you. I just met with my marketing partner and graphic designer and have come up with great ideas like this that aim to bring books and stories in to the modern era and beyond. <br /><br />The time is now. See you soon at the top, Mr. Konrath.Jacob Chastainhttp://www.jacobchastain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-54835783630794048102012-07-02T21:28:08.347-05:002012-07-02T21:28:08.347-05:00I'm a year late to this party, but this is fan...I'm a year late to this party, but this is fantastic, Joe! I am excited both to experience this as a reader and do it as a writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-14329884696118803682011-06-08T10:15:24.329-05:002011-06-08T10:15:24.329-05:00hmm.. being in this advanced world would mean a lo...hmm.. being in this advanced world would mean a lot of change and improvement in how we live and do things and that includes reading. Though reading simply in a hardbound book would let you be away from the "digital", still, "digitizing" would mean convenience for you. You can read anywhere you like without carrying a five hundred page book. It's a actually a good idea. I would love to share my emotions and thoughts on the book I read with people who actually enjoyed the book similar as I did.Judith Brileshttp://authoru.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-23410047567243185242011-06-07T19:02:10.791-05:002011-06-07T19:02:10.791-05:00NGP (Next Generation Publisher)NGP (Next Generation Publisher)Loren DeShonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341240338736684006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-72812301809749339912011-05-28T13:18:05.221-05:002011-05-28T13:18:05.221-05:00Well, in the interest of fairness I have to ask - ...Well, in the interest of fairness I have to ask - have you seen <a href="http://kobobooks.com/social" rel="nofollow">this</a> about the new Kobo reader? A step in your direction?<br /><br />YA: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RR0WQO" rel="nofollow"><i>Cheat</i></a>, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WP4ZOQ" rel="nofollow">Liar</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051CSNL0" rel="nofollow">Coward</a></i><br />Adult: <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OEINV6" rel="nofollow">Shackled</a></i>J. E. Medrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505810773159064262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-45190176155694415782011-05-28T10:45:32.325-05:002011-05-28T10:45:32.325-05:00Wow. That's interesting. I think it will be a ...Wow. That's interesting. I think it will be a while until that happens though. <br /><br />It seems to me that the average reader doesn't want to get into that. We buy ereaders so we don't have to carry a library of books with us.<br /><br />I think aspects of your thought process through this would be fantastic. I just don't think most people would find the time to do it. <br /><br />I'm reading my nook on the city bus, in a park, at a coffee shop, then...back to reality. But, as I said, very interesting.Jason D. Morrowhttp://jasondmorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-49505780345910194282011-05-27T19:18:43.387-05:002011-05-27T19:18:43.387-05:00I have to agree with the majority of the people he...I have to agree with the majority of the people here. When I read a book, I see the action happening in my head, like a private movie. I don't want to know other people's opinions, other books the characters have been in, any part of their past that isn't included in what I've read, or anything else. Reading, for me, is an escape from the world, not an opportunity to bring the world into my book.<br /><br />~MarieBOOTYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136581514176059719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20110535787424295192011-05-26T08:48:44.897-05:002011-05-26T08:48:44.897-05:00I'm really hesitant about this. As it is, I ge...I'm really hesitant about this. As it is, I get very little time to actually glue posterior to seat for actual writing. Does this mean authors would have to spend more time interacting with their fans, and less time writing? As it is, I split my day into a writing block and a PR block — a time for pantsing, and a time for facebooking, web site updating, blogging, and tweeting. If Isaac Asimov were dealing with interactive eBooks and social networking (not to mention filtering the spam out of a thread), he wouldn't have produced half of his 500 books.<br /><br />Interactive eBooks may seem like a great idea at first, but then again, if it impacts a writer's productivity, is it really such a technological gain? I suppose it's a case of wait and see, and figuring out what's right for the individual. Still, I'm a bit suspicious about any next great thing.Brian Triberhttp://www.briantriber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-44596050410271494392011-05-24T15:23:26.308-05:002011-05-24T15:23:26.308-05:00I absolutely love this concept, Joe. I just releas...I absolutely love this concept, Joe. I just released my first self pubbed ebook, Stellar Timing, today. It's a blend of fantasy and futuristic and I've spent hours with campaign cartographer designing maps that I'd love to include within the ebooks. But not just maps, gaming scenarios too. Who wants to be the sorci, the dragons, the space prince. Man, talk about a geek's dream come true.Jennifer L Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748162770521635445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-68207182415653998912011-05-24T12:07:53.520-05:002011-05-24T12:07:53.520-05:00Sort of like the book version of the interactive T...Sort of like the book version of the interactive TV in Fahrenheit 451. I love it!Melisshttp://melissodell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-5550601424149762632011-05-22T10:48:11.871-05:002011-05-22T10:48:11.871-05:00Sorry for the shameless self-promotion, but this t...Sorry for the shameless self-promotion, but this tech you describe is actually "LIVE" today at www.TheCopia.com<br /><br />every book has it's own discussions and you can make a social network (a GROUP with members) around any single book (or groups) - with it's own URL.<br /><br />We throw in the ability to annotate in the margins AND share those with others... and lots more<br /><br />www.The.Copia.com <br /><br />and let me know what you think!Solhttp://www.TheCopia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7776448617966614362011-05-22T10:42:40.231-05:002011-05-22T10:42:40.231-05:00EBook 2.0 - I like it. Nice idea Joe.
As to $99.0...EBook 2.0 - I like it. Nice idea Joe.<br /><br />As to $99.00 EReaders for Christmas, I wouldn't be surprised if we see $49.99 EReaders for Christmas.<br /><br />I got booted from one forum for telling people that book stores will be gone within two years (except for the specialty shops - they'll always be around). It got people really upset when I wouldn't back down on the issue. It seems like no one understands basic economics any more.<br /><br />Wayne<br />http://wayneborean.caAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354974465136846413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1641264441633012542011-05-22T07:13:07.003-05:002011-05-22T07:13:07.003-05:00This must be a record. Since Friday the Blogger b...This must be a record. Since Friday the Blogger bug has eaten 3 posts by me. I think they are the ones marked "Comment Deleted" author removed. <br /><br />Anyway. I pointed out the success of sites like J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood site where the fans get a lot of squee from Ward providing extras not in the books and posting "in character" as her vampire characters. The fact that I have heard about this means it is a success because I really can't stand Ward's books.<br /><br />Also, Second Life still must be up and running because I saw where two people were suing each other over something that happened there. If it were possible to allow people to roam around in the book world virtually, there would probably be interest in that.<br /><br />Also, one point-- Harry Potter fandom and Twilight Fandom weren't driven by the very young but by people in their 20's, 30's, and 40's.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489686882998063586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-19846703058266221822011-05-22T06:03:25.147-05:002011-05-22T06:03:25.147-05:00I had a notion for a website that did pretty much ...I had a notion for a website that did pretty much this (and shelved it because I want to write, not run an online company), but aggregated for all authors. (My idea was a tiered subscription service with the books included, but the rest is the same).<br /><br />All the people who're rambling on about how much effort and work it'd be to set this up (yes, it would, that's why I'm not doing it) and how it wouldn't work for small-time authors - the point is that you wouldn't set this up for just one book, or just one author. <br /><br />You partner with some big guns and run it for hundreds of authors, thousands of books. Let the community aspect expand from one book to fan clubs, study groups, personal friendships and book clubs, let people recommend books, other authors. This isn't just a single-ebook service, this is cross-breeding facebook, amazon and goodreads and plugging it into your e-reader.<br /><br />I think you're spot-on, here. While it's not a service that I would use as a reader (no time, though I would like the author-commentary for some of my favourite authors) it gets me totally jazzed as a writer. (Until no one turns up for my live chat. Sigh.)<br /><br />One caveat: you'd have to put a time-limit on your personal support of active ebooks. Otherwise an author who publishes three or four books a year will rapidly find social duties chewing up their time.Sofie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569731263629196776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64182514390040016382011-05-21T19:49:35.665-05:002011-05-21T19:49:35.665-05:00Hey Joe,
Interesting post as always. Also heard yo...Hey Joe,<br />Interesting post as always. Also heard you were at DIY today? I looked for the bulls eye but didn't see ya. Looking forward to BEA - it should be interesting based on all that is going on. See ya!<br /><br />Robin Sullivan | <a href="http://write2publish.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Write2Publish</a> | <a href="http://ridanpublishig.com/" rel="nofollow">Ridan Publishing</a>Robin Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613910688999698522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-35790483359570811042011-05-21T13:58:04.638-05:002011-05-21T13:58:04.638-05:00It's comical how many people posted that they ...It's comical how many people posted that they want a simple book and that this idea is too much for them, and yet here they are posting comments on your blog being part of a community following an author.Kelley Mitchellhttp://twitter.com/kelleymitchellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89902810305672928622011-05-20T21:31:47.756-05:002011-05-20T21:31:47.756-05:00This is a great idea.
For a rough first draft you...This is a great idea.<br /><br />For a rough first draft you could set up a website with a forum for each chapter, and put a link to the forum at the end of each chapter in the book.<br /><br />It would be great for you to take a chance on doing this with one of your books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81360672861721106982011-05-20T15:39:35.482-05:002011-05-20T15:39:35.482-05:00Wow… Um…
If they are still angry with you two aft...Wow… Um… <br />If they are still angry with you two after reading this, I think they need to learn to read again!<br /><br />My blog: <a href="http://osricswand.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Osric’s Wand Blog Spot</a>Jack D. Albrecht Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14484703081995582013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91166501044497863242011-05-20T14:49:48.335-05:002011-05-20T14:49:48.335-05:00The future is now. A great look into the near futu...The future is now. A great look into the near future. It will be fun to watch. I would like to see an update in a year or so and compare how much has become a reality. We do live in interesting times.<br /><br />Thanks, Joe, for a lively post,A J Hawkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648994755202423226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53247742800917542562011-05-20T14:38:11.233-05:002011-05-20T14:38:11.233-05:00From a technical perspective none of this would ac...From a technical perspective none of this would actually be very difficult, time consuming or expensive. You could probably get 99% of the way there using HTML5 to cobble together eFiction, Coppermine, phpBB and Wordpress. <br /><br />As for who wants this? Well goodreads just announced a book club for their members. Currently tho most of the 33,000 groups on goodreads have some sort of monthly book club. There are about 500,000 stories up on FF.net about Harry Potter(naurto 275,000. Twilight 150K). I read an uncompleted Harry Potter Fanfic the other day that had a "read count" of over 3 million and over 12,000 reviews. So yeah think people like interactivity.Roguecyberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035331193864650216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-17775234855789787192011-05-20T14:22:50.715-05:002011-05-20T14:22:50.715-05:00Either way, isn't it worth your $2.99?
Yes! ...<i>Either way, isn't it worth your $2.99? </i><br /><br />Yes! I'd love that, both as a reader and a writer. <br /><br />I had never thought of a book possibly being the hub of a community, the way a webpage or Facebook page could be. It makes sense, though. It would be wonderful!Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60736557734213013152011-05-20T13:26:18.038-05:002011-05-20T13:26:18.038-05:00I see a lot of people saying they find reading to ...I see a lot of people saying they find reading to be a relatively solitary experience and that they wouldn't want this kind of sharing. Personally, I agree 100%.<br /><br />And my personal preference is completely irrelevant to Joe's point. The biggest mistake we as authors can make is assuming everyone else thinks like us. Joe's looking at what people are already doing and figuring out how to hook into it.<br /><br />Now, he may be wrong about some of the details. Or it may be that the people who are already doing it represent a tiny fraction of the readers of his book and the rest wouldn't be interested enough to make development of a plug and play tech structure worthwhile. But we don't really know that one way or the other. Social media has proven to be a pretty compelling business, and hooking into it seems like the logical next step.Edward G. Talbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101538926701204083noreply@blogger.com