Writing an Ebook vs Physical Book : Pros and Cons – Episode #069

Writing an Ebook vs Physical Book : Pros and Cons. This episode comes to you on the Crown Princess. Dale Beaumont explains the differences between physical and digital books. He goes through the pros and cons of both and then makes his own recommendation on which path you should pursue.

We really hope you have been learning a lot from all the videos. We would love to see your comments and thoughts.

  • syndrome2008
    I have always been a fan of the physical book I enjoy reading, but I have a lot of eBooks on my computer, which I haven't even read yet, even though there are a few that I would like to read I still go out an buy the physical book. I personally feel its going to take a long time for the eBook to take off, but on the other hand, like you said there are less costs when it comes to selling eBooks and if only a few people want to buy your eBooks then why not. A lot of people like myself think whats the point I dont read them so its a waste of time, well as Dale pointed out once its online you dont have to do anything. The other good point Dale made during another video was that if there are any mistakes or updates you want to add all you do is upload the update file.
    When I publish my first book I'm going to take your advice and take a lil time to get my eBook online, once again thank you Dale for all the work you are putting into these videos, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be starting my first book.

    Peter
  • Andrew Mowat
    Thanks Dale, a great post.
    What thoughts around strategy do you have around physical vs ebook publishing? I am about to publish a physical book (The Success Zone), and many spin off books will 'satellite' this introductory book. Should they be eBooks or both? Should eBooks be on your own web site, on distribution sites or both?

    Keep up the great work!

    Best,
    Andrew
  • JoyceMah
    I enjoy the way you explore different avenues with seemingly simple topics. ~ Joyce
  • Thanks Joyce, really appreciate your feedback. Dale
  • connor128
    Well I think I'll be doing both of these when the time comes. I'd like to have a few extras for my readers and I already have an idea or 2 for the actual book. Now I just need something for ebooks and audio books to.... Hopefully I'll get some ideas from future episodes.
  • Hi Conner, yes please keep tuning in as I will be speaking more in the future about ebooks and audio books. Dale
  • Tommy G
    it must be great on the Crown Princess. Another awesome vid Dale.

    Thanks SO mcuh
  • Thanks Tommy. Yes it was a lot of fun. Dale
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