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I've been quizzing people here (and on other sites) about preferred formats, seeing as how I've been selling for a year, and wanted to evaluate my choices of available formats. After due consideration, I've decided the following about my e-book formats:
Beginning <whenever I get round to it>, I will be releasing my e-books in formats for eReader/unformatted PDB, iSilo, Mobipocket, and MS Reader. I will drop the Adobe Reader PDF format, and replace it with Rich Text Format.
Making RTF available will mean anyone interested can use that to create any preferred format (including PDF) that I have not provided, with their own software. Although I have made a few PDF sales, I know that most people, including computer novices, have the software and know-how to convert a document into PDF, and can use the RTF file with minimum instructions.
I am also aware that, although many e-readers read PDF files, every one seems to have a slightly different optimum sizing for its screen, and varied support for tagging/reflowing. Therefore, allowing the consumer to convert from RTF to PDF allows them to size the PDF to their preference.
I do plan to re-release my existing novels in RTF format as well, and will start with this before I release any new novels.
For the record, I am continuing to evaluate other formats for future use (such as OEBPS), and will make adjustments as the market dictates.
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