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From the lens Making Ebooks Using Public Domain Content.

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  • JR Jul 10, 2010 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Hi Mike, I I have the full manuscript of a poetry book I'd like to turn it into an ebook cause it's hard to find a good publisher and self publishing has a lot of drawbacks when breaking into the market. I'dlike to sell it online and so I will need to create a website. Have you goit any ideas for me today? Thanks for your great work. JR
  • Forbes Robbins Blair Jul 8, 2010 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Wonderful information on taking advantage of public domain works with ebook writing. Thank you.
  • MVH Jul 8, 2010 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    It is a good idea but not for any purpose. The world has changed a lot in the last 50 years, do we still have the same humor? You said your 'hilarious jokes' was a succes, but you don't know that from beforehand.
    Personally I would use public domain only to illustrate history or for classic novels.
  • edwood Jul 9, 2010 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for your comment. While it's true that there is not much in the way of new content entering the public domain, there's still plenty out there than you can use -- and across a vast range of topics.

    Certainly, some works have become very dated. However, there are plenty of works out there that are just as current today as they were when they were originally published.

    Also, it's worth thinking 'outside the box' when looking for appropriate content in the public domain. Rather than re-produce works as they are, you can try creating derivative works instead. A simple collection of 'Funny quotations for cat lovers' or 'Classic photos for dog lovers' are examples that spring to mind.

    It's also worth looking at modern works that are made available via the new Creative Commons (CC) licence (creativecommons.org). While these works are not generally available for commercialization, there's plenty available that can be re-distributed as long as you credit the original author. There's probably plenty there that you could use in a free ebook -- with your link on the cover page.

    Just some food for thought.

    Michael
  • The_Idea_Gal Jul 8, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Hey Welcome to Sqidoo. I think you'll find this is a great place for writing and communications. I've been following eBook Times for a while and have enjoyed it. Great 1st lens!

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