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Once upon a time, books were Once upon a time, books were available only in paper form. This changed, available only in paper form. This changed, however, when a new breed of books came to however, when a new breed of books came to town. town.

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E-Books, or electronic books, are essentially E-Books, or electronic books, are essentially digitized versions of their original paper cousins digitized versions of their original paper cousins (Center for eBook Information, Education and (Center for eBook Information, Education and Resources, 2002).Resources, 2002). Stored as computer files, e-Stored as computer files, e-books can be read on various computers, like books can be read on various computers, like desktops, laptops, handhelds, personal digital desktops, laptops, handhelds, personal digital assistants and even specific reading devices assistants and even specific reading devices (Engle, J., 2001).(Engle, J., 2001).

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Although e-books had been around for several years with a few Although e-books had been around for several years with a few pioneer e-authors exploring the possibilities of digital publishing, pioneer e-authors exploring the possibilities of digital publishing, Stephen King’s e-book, Stephen King’s e-book, Riding the BulletRiding the Bullet, was the key element in , was the key element in sparking interest in the industry, when the novel sold 500,000 sparking interest in the industry, when the novel sold 500,000 copies within two days copies within two days (Rose, M.J., 2000, March 22).(Rose, M.J., 2000, March 22). By autumn By autumn 2000, many traditional publishers, such as Time Warner, Random 2000, many traditional publishers, such as Time Warner, Random House and Barnes & Noble, came up with e-book divisions or House and Barnes & Noble, came up with e-book divisions or created alliances in order to publish e-versions of their paper created alliances in order to publish e-versions of their paper books books (Boynton, R.S., 2000). (Boynton, R.S., 2000).

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With all this attention came a furious debate over the With all this attention came a furious debate over the role of e-books. Writers, publishers and readers are role of e-books. Writers, publishers and readers are currently experiencing both the benefits and currently experiencing both the benefits and disadvantages of e-books. Inevitably, comparisons disadvantages of e-books. Inevitably, comparisons are being drawn between e-books and paper books, are being drawn between e-books and paper books, leading to speculations as to leading to speculations as to whether the e-book will whether the e-book will replace the paper book.replace the paper book.

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Once upon a time, books were available only in paper form. This changed, however, when a new breed of books came to town. E-Books, or electronic books, are essentially digitized versions of their original paper cousins (Center for eBook Information, Education and Resources, 2002). Stored as computer files, e-books can be read on various computers, like desktops, laptops, handhelds, personal digital assistants and even specific reading devices (Engle, J., 2001). Although e-books had been around for several years with a few pioneer e-authors exploring the possibilities of digital publishing, Stephen King’s e-book, Riding the Bullet, was the key element in sparking interest in the industry, when the novel sold 500,000 copies within two days (Rose, M.J., 2000, March 22). By autumn 2000, many traditional publishers, such as Time Warner, Random House and Barnes & Noble, came up with e-book divisions or created alliances in order to publish e-versions of their paper books (Boynton, R.S., 2000). With all this attention came a furious debate over the role of e-books. Writers, publishers and readers are currently experiencing both the benefits and disadvantages of e-books. Inevitably, comparisons are being drawn between e-books and paper books, leading to speculations as to whether the e-book will replace the paper book.

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2.0 Advantages of the e-book2.0 Advantages of the e-book E-books have very promising prospects in the market. E-books have very promising prospects in the market.

These e-books have been shown to benefits both writers, These e-books have been shown to benefits both writers, publishers and readers with in a myriad of ways. publishers and readers with in a myriad of ways.

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The e-books provides writers with better chances of The e-books provides writers with better chances of getting published.getting published. This is partly attributed to the efforts of big This is partly attributed to the efforts of big publishers in setting up digital divisions (for example, Time publishers in setting up digital divisions (for example, Time Warner’s iPublish) identifying new authors directly without Warner’s iPublish) identifying new authors directly without going through literary agents (Regan, J.,2001). M.J. Rose going through literary agents (Regan, J.,2001). M.J. Rose (2000, May 24) points out that unlike traditional publishers, e-(2000, May 24) points out that unlike traditional publishers, e-publishers won’t turn down books simply because they may publishers won’t turn down books simply because they may not sell enough copies, since e-publishing involves less cost. not sell enough copies, since e-publishing involves less cost.

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Nevertheless, another reason behind the improved chances is the option of self-publishing e-books. Assistance in various forms for beginners is available, including motivation (Regan, J., 2001), writer’s communities like iLearn (Rose, M.J., 2000, May 24), as well as marketing aid (Rose, M.J.,2000, June 12). Both R.S. Boynton (2000) and e-book author Trishank Karthik (personal communication, April 12, 2002) agree self-publishing e-books is affordable, the latter bringing up the high cost of conventional self-publishing. Furthermore, self-published writers can choose to not be edited (Trishank Karthik, personal comm., April 12, 2002). Douglas Clegg and Brandon Massey realized they had more to show when bargaining with publishers following their self-publishing stints. Clegg also appreciated the fast pace of –publishing compared to the long waits of conventional publishing (Boynton, R.S., 2000).

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On another note, e-books allow writers to address a wide audience. One method employed by writers to build their readership is the offering of cheaper or free e-books. Douglas Clegg says, “Giving away fiction on the Internet doesn’t hurt print sales and actually helps a writer build an audience” (qtd. in Boynton, R.S., 2000, p.18). In addition, some e-publishers like Goodstory.com are attempting to get agents and movie producers to view books featured on their sites (Rose, M.J., 2000, April 22). Apart from that, iPublish.com’s Claire Zion believes e-books allow writers to reach specific audiences through the Internet (Rose, M.J., 2000, May 24).

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