Ebook? Print book? Both?
As you might expect, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages in publishing one or the other type of book or both types. For that reason I compiled this comparison list. It shows the pros and cons for print books and ebooks. I’m sure there are many more bullet items that can be added under each header, but these are the major ones to my way of thinking.
Ebooks: Plus
Less expensive covers
Faster publication cycle
Instant global distribution
Instant download and availability
No book production costs
Author gets higher percentage of sales revenue (on a lower book price)
Ebooks: Negative
Some readers don't like e-readers and prefer to read a print book
Some ebook seller sites are reader-hostile in that they are difficult to navigate
Difficult to sell at book fairs and other personal appearances
Book prices will generally be much lower than print book prices resulting in lower revenue per sale
Print: Plus
Can be given as gifts to family and friends
Can be sold at book fairs, etc.
Bookstore sales possible
Library sales possible
Print: Negative
More expensive cover
Slower distribution
Distribution may be restricted geographically
More expensive production costs
Distributor sales suck up almost all the revenue leaving little for the author
Book store returns can be a problem
As you can see from the list, ebooks and print books do have significant differences. As a self-publishing author, you'll have to make a business decision on this issue.
There is a lot of valuable information on self-publishing at https://www.hankquense.online/self-publishing
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