I want to raise our awareness of ebooks so that we can position ourselves to utilize them profitably. Yes, I do. Creating an ebook and giving it to readers, for free or a small fee, can build name recognition for an author, and ultimately, fuel sales. It's a great way for an author to earn the attention and trust of readers. But I think authors will have to partner with high-traffic sites, and other authors, to help gain exposure for their ebooks.
Electronic books seem to work best as collaborative projects.
The Internet allows such an easy, smooth flow of information that it makes perfect sense to involve others in your promotional efforts. You can structure your ebook endeavor in such a way that all parties involved benefit. Nevertheless, whether an author partners with other sites or not, it's important for African-American authors to aggressively exploit the ebook technology. Ebooks are projected to become a multi-billion dollar industry in just a few years. We simply can't afford to stand on the sidelines and miss out on the opportunities.