Comments on: International Ebooks and Ebook Readers: An Update

By: Jeanette McLeod

Jeanette McLeod — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:42:42 +0000

Hi Gwyn, Joanna et al
I think the new iPad is a fantastic start at really bringing the opportunity for ebooks for children alive. The beauty of children’s books are the illustrations which is where the kindle was lacking.
As a publisher of multi-media picture ebooks for children the introduction of colour e-readers is a fantastic step forward meaning we can be part of the digital revolution.
Jeanette
http://www.wizz-e.com

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:12:02 +0000

That’s interesting – I didn’t know it was so heavy. I do like the sleek Kindle feel!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:50:55 +0000

I think the ipad is a pretty good looking device, but I cannot imagine it really being a threat to Kindle and Sony Readers due to the size of the thing-it weighs over a pound-and is big. It would be very uncomfortable to hold for more than a few minutes at a time.

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:16:37 +0000

Hi Anne, I definitely curl up with my Kindle and also my iPhone so I think the iPad could be similar so sleek and smooth….

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:30:29 +0000

This is a truly helpful article… I’ve started getting confused about ebook readers and this helps me sort it out.

Wonder what we’ll have in another 18 months? The iPad seems great, but is it comfortable to hold and read, curled up in bed or a chair?

I see a trip to the apple store in my future.

Thanks

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:01:42 +0000

@Sean – me too, just gimme more gadgets!

@Benjamin – Smashwords is great, and you are right on eInk. The iPad will be reflective, hence Kindle is still preferable for plain text reading. I think iPad will be very cool for kids, but straight text novels – Kindle still wins.

By: Benjamin Solah

Benjamin Solah — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:46:12 +0000

I like Smashwords and will probably use them when releasing my self-published collection as an eBook sometime this year.

On the iPad, I’m disappointed that there has been so little talk about eInk following its release. People say Apple is now a strong competitor in the Reader field, which makes me think that eInk is beginning to be less of a key feature.

By: Sean Platt

Sean Platt — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:35:26 +0000

I’m super excited about all the e-readers. As much as I love print, I absolutely see that’s where we’re going and I’m eager to be a part.

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:49:09 +0000

@Neal, Gwyn – I also just got passed this from @namenick
http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/30/is-the-ipad-a-kids-best-friend/
Looks fantastic.

@Tricia – Thanks so much for the email. It is definitely the time of year to be getting it all sorted! I am indeed running a live seminar in Brisbane on March 21st. Details here:
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/seminar/

I am now taking bookings, so please let me know if you would like to come. There is a max size for the class. I do have an online course, Author 2.0 which is a lot more detail about each of the topics covered – however, I am currently updating that course for relaunch later this year. You would get a discount if you come to the workshop anyway.

By: Tricia Holmes

Tricia Holmes — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:32:43 +0000

Hi Joanna,
I attended your day at Mt Cootha restaurant last September…at the time you were offering a course on writing e-books and self publishing and selling on Amazon.
I saw the new iPad on the news and looks fantastic but also quite large…things are changing so fast (once again) I’m not sure I can keep up !
If you are still offering that course is it a live or online?
Am interested in doing something concrete about writing this year, and wanting to make at least a little money online.
Tricia