Ebook Resale Rights: What Every Writer Should Know

by Edson Buchanan

Writers no longer have to spend large amounts of time and money to mail hard-copy manuscripts to numerous publishers. Instead, writers now simply email their drafts to all of these publishers. This can make getting a good publishing deal so much easier. While getting the deal may be easier, understanding the contract will be not.

Though the details of publishing rights for paperback and hardcover books can be easily understood usually, ebook resale rights is a concept that needs us to understand some new matters. Sometimes, the modern writers, who are well conversed with technology, also may not take into account what's involved in selling ebooks. But it is better and advisable to remain aware.

Either because of cost or market reach, many publishers are equally as concerned with affiliate marketing ebook strategies as they are with in-store retail marketing methods. If all of this sounds confusing and unfamiliar, read on to learn more about ebook resale rights.

At the core of affiliate marketing ebook strategies is the idea of using one Web site to drive traffic to another. In terms of ebook resale rights, this could work by posting an accepted book (or portions of it) on a Web site. Then, as readers crave the remainder of the story or additional works from the author, strategic alliances can be struck with other Web sites to post the following excerpts or pieces.

This is important when it comes to ebook resale rights because affiliate marketing carries a major role in online retailers' publicity goals. If an author writes a story that captivates audiences, that story can essentially be housed on several sites in many ways - text versions, podcast versions, a version with interactive forums, etc. With each version, the person or entity that holds the ebook master resale rights gets the profit.

Previously, publishers were careful to see that authors surrendered the resale rights for original, hard-copy publishing contracts. However, now it is seen through a different point of view due to the rise of ebook agreements. Hence, if you wish to become a modern writer and earn more with the help of online outlets, don't forget to secure your ebook resale rights.

There are numerous authors who look for online publishers that sell master resell rights. Often times, however, these publishers deal more with big business where money making, online marketing, and working at home schemes are the norm. If you are interested in literature, your best bet would be to stay with a more traditional publisher who also deals in ebooks.

Edson Buchanan trades on eBay under the username "digitaldirect4u" and earns over $1000 per month on autopilot. To see how he does it, visit his eBay store at http://stores.ebay.com/Digitaldirect4u

Published March 5th, 2008

Filed in Marketing


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