Do you think the global meltdown has swept away most of the opportunities to write? If you are the proverbial optimist who’d rather go with the flow and find opportunity in adversity then here’s a look at e-publishing -a quick and easy way to publish, recession or no recession.
E-publishing is a convenient way to publish because all your work is done online, you don’t have to spend months waiting for your manuscript to be approved, all it takes is a few emails and a few weeks or a couple of months at the very least. E-publishers usually give free rein to writers with regard to the storyline, content and characters, are willing to take on new, untried writers and offer higher royalties mainly because their own investment is negligible.
Besides greater flexibility in the writer-publisher relationship, text can be updated frequently with virtually no additional cost. If you thought no one really buys the idea of e-publications, then take heart from the fact that there are several professionals and students who not only like but also prefer e-publications. Environmentalists have long branded the practice of excessive use of paper criminal. In a way e-books make more sense as they save paper that conventional publishing cannot do without. E-publishing is one important step in the direction of a “green” world. Besides you don’t have to miss out on a thing – your e-book will have everything any printed book has, an ISBN number included.
Some options you have include:
- E-books, yes electronic books are growing in popularity and they could be just the platform that you need to put your work before readers. While the number of conventional readers who love the feel of a paperback in their hands is still very large, there is an increased preference for e-books among students and young professionals. A visit to the e-book store at Chillibreeze will give you an idea about the variety of books and genres that are available in this format. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that e-books are strictly technical stuff. You’ll be surprised to know there’s something for everyone here fiction, children’s books et al. So put on your thinking cap and start penning that story that’s been on your mind for sometime now.
- If you are a researcher, then e-reports could become the world’s window to your study and findings. Log on to sites such as India Reports to submit your idea for a report on the business scenario in India. Whether it is retail, rural marketing, coffee shops or consumer behavior there’s always place for work that adds to the existing body of knowledge.
- You could be a writer with expertise in a certain genre of writing and e-courses are one way of showcasing your finesse in your craft and making some money while you spread the light of knowledge among aspiring writers. Check out the courses section on Chillibreeze to learn what several writers are offering and that could provide you with some inspiration to start your own e-course.
- Those of you who have been involved in testing and certification could consider developing tests for writing and editing. Scripting “How to guides” is another lucrative area for writers. Besides a biography or success story of a brand could also provide good content for an e-book.
- E-magazines and e-journals have also become very popular so those who prefer writing short stories and articles have a new tech savvy alternative to publish their work.
With so many pros to e-publishing, isn’t it time for more writers to get bitten by the e-publishing bug? Think of it as a means of saving “time” and “paper” two important resources in this worrisome global meltdown.
Mariam Noronha
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