What is an Ebook
Commonly called an ebook this is simply an electronic book. Many times an ebook is created from a book that was not purchased by a publisher, though many Internet based businesses of often decide that an ebook can help increase their market share. An ebook offers so many advantages over their physical counterparts that it's important that you are aware of them.
Positive side of ebooks
A) An ebook is portable - Stop and consider how bulky your latest book was, especially if it was a hardback. Now consider this - many ebooks can be read right from your cell phone! And, if you are traveling you can pack ebooks onto a thumb stick or onto a CD and carry several of them with you in less space than a pair of socks takes up.
B) Search capabilities - A well prepared ebook has search features built into it. These features can include keywords, topics, and even hyperlinks to other parts of the book. This can be a great way to find information quickly in a large ebook.
C) Multimedia - One of the most significant benefits of an ebook is that they offer multimedia options that are not available in print books. This means that you can include an extensive number of photographs or you can even include such things as slide shows and videos. This makes an ebook fun to read.
D) Accessible - Since most ebooks are written using an open source format or portable document format (PDF) they are very accessible. Since the readers for these books are mostly free, this makes an ebook a cost effective option for those who love to read. If you are a budding writer, you might even consider self-publishing your first book as an ebook to get your name out in front of potential readers.
Negative side of ebooks
A) Limited titles - Most of us like to read specific authors and we look forward to their new books coming out. Most popular authors are not as likely to publish their latest title as an ebook. Some authors (such as J.K. Rowling) have vowed that their books will never be available as ebooks.
B) Advertising - In order to support the cost of production, most ebook writers include advertising in their books. This can be a distraction when you are reading an ebook.
As with any other product there are upsides and downsides. Now that you know what an ebook is you can make the decision as to whether an ebook is the right option for your reading needs. Additionally, there may be money making opportunities available for writers who wish tocreate their own ebooks.
