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Title:

Romancing the e-Book: Publishing’s e-Volutionary Revolution

Your vote:
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Organizer:
Deidre Knight, The Knight Agency
Description:
Responding to demands for change, the board for the Romance Writers of America (RWA), recently voted to allow recognition of e-book authors at a level previously reserved for print-published members. Agent and author Deidre Knight explains how this impacts the genre and the pros and cons of both publishing models.
Questions
Answered:
  1. What are the major financial differences for authors between the two publishing models?
  2. Why do some previously print-published authors now prefer publishing at least some of their work by e-book, even when they don’t get an advance for their e-books?
  3. Why do “returns” make a negative impact on printed books but not on e-books?
  4. What’s the difference between a self-published author and an e-book published author?
  5. What type of role has the Kindle and other digital readers played in the growth and recognition of e-books?
  6. As a previously print-published author, why did Deidre Knight choose to e-publish her latest novel, Butterfly Tattoo?
  7. What impact has having Butterfly Tattoo first come out as an e-book played on it now being available as a trade paperback?
  8. How has RWA historically treated e-book authors vs print-published authors?
  9. What impact, if any, will RWA's recent changes make on the romance genre and on both print and e-published books and authors?
  10. What type of advice does Deidre Knight, in her role as a literary agent, give her clients regarding e-book publishing and the impact it might have on their overall career?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Economic Concerns, Licensing / Fair Use / Copyright, New Technology / Next Generation, Social Networking, Writing / Technical Writing
Type:
Solo
Event:
Interactive 2010
Shauna von Hanstein
on 18/8/09
I can't wait to hear Deidre!
Deidre Knight
on 18/8/09
Hi, Everyone!
I am so excited about attending SxSW next year, and wanted to update you on this proposed panel. Ron Hogan will also be lending his expertise to the discussion (see, I'm working off the assumption that our fabulous panel will be chosen!)

Ron is founding curator of the literary website www.Beatrice.com and senior editor of the GalleyCat publishing news blog. Hope to see you there! He keeps his finger on the pulse of the romance and fiction publishing industry, as well as digital publishing at large. Hope to see you there!
Deidre
michelle rhyne
on 19/8/09
Just voted for you Deidre. Good luck!!!!
Tes Hilaire
on 19/8/09
These are all questions I want to know the answers to! Thanks for proposing it and I hope it gets picked!
Amanda Walker
on 19/8/09
I hope these questions get answered. Vote yes for Deidre!
Dara Edmondson
on 20/8/09
Thanks, Deidre. Good luck.
Roberta Brown
on 22/8/09
I believe Deidre's proposed panel would be highly informative! She knows both e-book and print publishing inside and out. Valuable information.
Wendy Lawton
on 22/8/09
The topic is timely and Deidre Knight knows her stuff. In this changing publishing climate this presentation will be invaluable.
Chip MacGregor
on 22/8/09
Good topic, good person to do it. I'm voting for Deidre on this one.
Michelle Grajkowski
on 22/8/09
Excellent idea! Deidre's a leader in the field, and I know she will be very informative to the attendees.
Greg Daniel
on 22/8/09
Great topic! Voting for Deidre.
Louisa Edwards
on 25/8/09
This is a topic that really needs discussion, and Deidre Knight is on the forefront of the e-book revolution. There's no one better to give us the inside scoop!
Games Online
on 3/11/09
Hope to get to hear you speak! :)
blu ray ripper
on 13/11/09
Sounds like it will be a very interactive panel... like the style.
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