What is Smashwords? – Episode #054

Hi Dale,
A question that's been on my mind ever since you mentioned digital publishing is that of revenue being directed to the author for his/her intellectual property.

When music suddenly became available online, Peer to Peer downloading programs popped up that sapped revenue away from musicians as consumers were suddenly able to get music for free.
What's to stop that from happening with digital books? If it does happen, is it a significant or rational fear for an author?

thanks,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Usman

I have my novel, Sanchin on Smashwords but I do worry a bit about how it looks in all of the formats as I don't have readers to check them all. Just me being paranoid, I guess:-) I'm looking forward to Monday's episode. Thanks Dale.

Here is my delayed reply. I hope that you liked Monday's show. Dale

Great information Dale.

I will be trying out Smashwords in a few weeks. Would you like a copy of my book?

yes I would Chris. that would be awesome. What is your book about? Dale

Interesting. I will be looking at Smashwords and some of the books in their catalogue.

I guess this wouldn't be the route to take if a person wants to make money off their book. Good way to get it out there though and getting people to read it, especially if its freeeeeee.

Yes in the early days of your writing and publishing career the name of the game is to get people to consume and like your information. do that and everything else grows from there. Dale

thanks a lot for this episode Dale. I cant wait till Monday's episode. Would love to learn more about smashwords from a writer and publisher's point of view. great episode again Dale