Transcript #1: January 7, 2011
(Note the time of the chat is actually Fridays at 12pm-1pm PST.)
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#kindlechat |
Transcript from January 7, 2011 to January 7, 2011 |
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| 1:10 am | Brainmaker: | @GnosisArts Okay, I think I’ve correctly added #kindlechat to the wiki. Thanks for this service! |
| 6:30 am | Brainmaker: | @ellenfweber I would love your help in announcing the first #kindlechat Fri 12pm-1pm PST. (Learning by leading!)  |
| 2:01 pm | ellenfweber: | RT @Brainmaker: @ellenfweber I would love your help in announcing the first #kindlechat Fri 12pm-1pm PST. (Learning by leading!) |
| 5:22 pm | shelfmagazine: | RT @Brainmaker: First chat on everything Kindle on January 7 at 12 pm PST! See you there. #kindlechat |
| 6:57 pm | Brainmaker: | Inviting my #writechat buddies to come over to #kindlechat today! An hour away -12pmPST. Q&A for content creators publishing on #Kindle. |
| 7:00 pm | Brainmaker: | Gearing up for #litchat today? Content creators & publishers welcome to join our first #kindlechat in an hour – Fri 12-1pm PST. |
| 7:02 pm | Brainmaker: | #Indie #publishers are invited to share their wisdom at #kindlechat today, Fri 12-1pm PST. Q&A on what Kindle offers modern publishers. |
| 7:06 pm | Brainmaker: | @kimnelsonwrites If you’re around today, I’d love your presence on my first #kindlechat. 12-1pm PST. Excited! |
| 7:09 pm | Brainmaker: | @amysept 3rd, if you’re able, please pop in to my first #kindlechat at 12pmPST. I don’t know if anyone is coming! |
| 7:10 pm | Brainmaker: | @Donna_Carrick and @Alex_Carrick, if you’re able, please pop in to my first #kindlechat, 12-1pm PST. I want company! |
| 7:24 pm | amysept: | @brainmaker Ha! What’s #kindlechat about? I need to step out for a moment, but happy to join when I get back. |
| 7:34 pm | Donna_Carrick: | Fantastic chat topic! Very current.< RT @Brainmaker if you’re able, please pop in to my first #kindlechat, 12-1pm PST. I want company! |
| 7:45 pm | Brainmaker: | Good question! @amysept – What’s #kindlechat about? Radical new world of publishing+ role played by Amazon @ the Kindle. Fri 12-1pm PST. |
| 7:50 pm | Brainmaker: | @BePromotable Thank you for the link to publishing your blog on #Kindle. Join us at #kindlechat the next hour if you’re able! (Fri12-1pmPST) |
| 7:57 pm | Brainmaker: | @AmyVernon Would love any thoughts you have about Kindle’s role in modern content distribution. #kindlechat (About now- Fri12-1pmPST) |
| 8:00 pm | Brainmaker: | #Kindlechat time! Welcome writers, publishers, content creators and the curious public. Let’s talk radical publishing. #kindlechat |
| 8:02 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Shelf Unbound indie literary magazine here. #kindlechat |
| 8:02 pm | Brainmaker: | All questions are good questions. What would you like to know about Kindle’s role in a writer’s publishing success? #kindlechat #kindlechat |
| 8:03 pm | Brainmaker: | @shelfmagazine Welcome indies to #Kindlechat. Hello to Shelf Unbound. #kindlechat |
| 8:03 pm | Brainmaker: | Found a new YouTube vid on how to publish your blog to Kindle. Take a look. http://www.youtube.com/user/DecisiveMinds #kindlechat |
| 8:05 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Do you know the profile of a typical Kindle reader/owner? #kindlechat |
| 8:05 pm | amysept: | Writers/publishers – check out #kindlechat > new chat hosted by @brainmaker re the new world of publishing+role played by Amazon…on now! |
| 8:06 pm | Brainmaker: | Interesting: Kindle fans are responding by supporting well-written, lower-cost books (by unknown writers) (via jakonrath) #kindlechat |
| 8:07 pm | Brainmaker: | Good Q from @shelfmagazine: Profile of typical Kindle reader? One A: Important to grasp they are readers more than ‘net users. #kindlechat |
| 8:07 pm | JulieTyios: | RT @amysept: Writers/publishers – check out #kindlechat > new chat hosted by @brainmaker re the new world of publishing+role played by Amazon…on now! |
| 8:07 pm | Brainmaker: | Q: Why do Kindle users pay for access to material which is free on the web? #kindlechat |
| 8:08 pm | Brainmaker: | @JulieTyios @amysept Warm thanks for promoting #Kindlechat! Welcome. #kindlechat |
| 8:08 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker And is price a factor in what Kindle readers are buying? #kindlechat |
| 8:08 pm | JulieTyios: | Watching the #kindlechat stream while I work – keenly interested in seeing how paper & tech play together. Thanks @amysept! #kindle |
| 8:08 pm | Brainmaker: | Q: Profile of typical Kindle user? A: Note that you do not need a Kindle to be a Kindle user/reader. Great for writers! #kindlechat |
| 8:09 pm | Brainmaker: | Q: Is price a factor in what Kindle users buy? @shelfmagazine (Yay for your good Qs!) A: Always. But not the only factor. #kindlechat |
| 8:10 pm | Brainmaker: | Q: What are Kindle users buying besides books? #kindlechat |
| 8:11 pm | Brainmaker: | The pricing factor on Kindle. Some Kindle publishers offer a range of pricing on their products. Imp: It’s all an EXPERIMENT. #kindlechat |
| 8:11 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker is there a “standard” price yet? Still seems all over the map to me. #kindlechat |
| 8:12 pm | lioncaller: | RT @Brainmaker: Profile of typical Kindle reader? One A: Important to grasp they are readers more than ‘net users. #kindlechat |
| 8:12 pm | Brainmaker: | Q: “Standard” price on Kindle? A: Publishers (writers) must choose between royalty tiers. Affects the pricing choices. #kindlechat |
| 8:12 pm | JulieTyios: | As a Kindle owner, I like the convenience of buying books anywhere. But I’m willing to pay more for a physical copy. #kindlechat |
| 8:13 pm | Brainmaker: | Hi @lioncaller – thx for RT on #kindlechat Q. Welcome! #kindlechat |
| 8:13 pm | amysept: | Interested in Kindle owner demographics – I don’t have one, but my parents are eyeing them up (weird role reversal here!) #kindlechat |
| 8:13 pm | Brainmaker: | RT @JulieTyios As Kindle owner, I like the convenience of buying books anywhere. But willing to pay more for a physical copy. #kindlechat |
| 8:14 pm | JulieTyios: | Different levels of pricing allow broader accessibility. Not everyone will pay $20+ for a book. The Kindle pays for itself. #kindlechat |
| 8:14 pm | LenEdgerly: | @shelfmagazine @Brainmaker Sweet spot for Kindle pricing seems to be $2.99 to $9.99. I resist buying anything above that. #kindlechat |
| 8:14 pm | Brainmaker: | @JulieTyios Your interest in paper copies plays into what publishers should charge for Kindle versions. People do like both. #kindlechat |
| 8:14 pm | shelfmagazine: | @LenEdgerly @brainmaker good info. #kindlechat |
| 8:14 pm | gnosisarts: | Wait. You don’t have to have a kindle to use a kindle? #kindlechat |
| 8:15 pm | Brainmaker: | @LenEdgerly Hello Len. I think the 9.99 ceiling is appropriate for Kindle. #kindlechat |
| 8:15 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts Right, you don’t need a Kindle to access Kindle books. I have the free Kindle app on my Mac & iPhone. #kindlechat |
| 8:16 pm | shelfmagazine: | @gnosisarts You can read Kindle books on an iPad via the free Kindle app. #kindlechat |
| 8:16 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker @JulieTyios I think people over time shift to clear preference for Kindle over print, or abandon Kindle. #Kindlechat |
| 8:16 pm | Brainmaker: | @JulieTyios Also different levels of content, such as a newsletter (try .99 a month) or even whitepaper (maybe 1.99) #kindlechat |
| 8:17 pm | Brainmaker: | @LenEdgerly @JulieTyios Agree there is a personality involved re the choice to use the Kindle device. #kindlechat |
| 8:17 pm | gnosisarts: | Ah but no kindle app for non iPad users? #kindlechat |
| 8:17 pm | JulieTyios: | @Brainmaker – I’m an avid book collector, but I don’t have space for any more. The Kindle’s good for the not-so-important works. #kindlechat |
| 8:18 pm | Brainmaker: | @amysept Ha, fun role reversal. One thing people like is the ability to enlarge font & light. Good for older eyes. #kindlechat |
| 8:18 pm | gnosisarts: | I would like to know what people are buying on the kindle besides books, also #kindlechat |
| 8:18 pm | LenEdgerly: | @amysept Kindle demographics may skew older. Main factor is how much does person love to read. #Kindlechat |
| 8:18 pm | Brainmaker: | Waiting for #litchat? We’re talking publishing and reading via Kindle over here. #kindlechat |
| 8:19 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts People are paying to read blogs on Kindle. I kid you not. Very interesting new value-added for writers. #kindlechat |
| 8:19 pm | amysept: | The Net + Kindle are changing the rules of publishing: If you haven’t read re #SethGodin‘s #DominoProject ? http://ow.ly/3AblZ #kindlechat |
| 8:19 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts I am about to start the America’s Cup Digest, monthly, on Kindle only. #kindlechat |
| 8:19 pm | JulieTyios: | @Brainmaker – True. My 90-year-old grandmother can’t read paperbacks anymore, but she loves my #Kindle! #kindlechat |
| 8:20 pm | amysept: | @LenEdgerly @Brainmaker Interesting! #kindlechat |
| 8:20 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker I find the quality of my reading is more focused, slower & pleasurable on limited text field of the Kindle. #kindlechat |
| 8:20 pm | Brainmaker: | RT @amysept: Net+Kindle are changing rules of publishing: Read #SethGodins #DominoProject ? http://ow.ly/3AblZ #kindlechat |
| 8:20 pm | amysept: | Think this is really neat > RT @Brainmaker: People are paying to read blogs on Kindle…interesting new value-added for writers. #kindlechat |
| 8:21 pm | Brainmaker: | @LenEdgerly Very cool observation. Kindle makes reading more pleasurable for some BC of limited text field. #kindlechat |
| 8:21 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker I subscribe to 2 or 3 blogs on Kindle & rotate them. A way of highlighting them, savoring them & convenient. #kindlechat |
| 8:21 pm | Brainmaker: | RT @JulieTyios: @Brainmaker – True. My 90-year-old grandmother cant read paperbacks anymore, but she loves my #Kindle! #kindlechat |
| 8:22 pm | gnosisarts: | @Brainmaker What’s the America’s Cup? #kindlechat |
| 8:22 pm | amysept: | @Brainmaker @gnosisarts Phew, I’m waiting to get an iPad (re Kindle app available) #kindlechat |
| 8:22 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker And fascinating that ebooks outsold print in week after Christmas. 2011 is the sea change year. #kindlechat |
| 8:22 pm | Brainmaker: | #Blogchat folks may find valuable info over here at #kindlechat. Running another 40 minutes or so. #kindlechat |
| 8:22 pm | gnosisarts: | @Brainmaker Paying to read blogs on Kindle? You’ve got to be kidding me? #kindlechat |
| 8:23 pm | Brainmaker: | RIGHT ON. @shelfmagazine And fascinating that ebooks outsold print in week after Christmas. 2011 is the sea change year. #kindlechat |
| 8:23 pm | raindroponarose: | My Kindle is in the mail! @julietyios @brainmaker I can’t wait! Know very little about it though, $9.99 books, forreal?!  #kindlechat |
| 8:23 pm | LenEdgerly: | Another aspect of zen-like Kindle reading – not knowing, physically, how far into the book you are. Keeps you present on page. #kindlechat |
| 8:23 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts This is where it’s critical to understand “Kindlers” are readers. They value delivery to the Kindle. Don’t want web. #kindlechat |
| 8:24 pm | Brainmaker: | @raindroponarose You’ll find many free books, many well under 9.99. Enjoy! #kindlechat |
| 8:24 pm | shelfmagazine: | @LenEdgerly Good point. #kindlechat |
| 8:25 pm | Brainmaker: | Love it @LenEdgerly: Zen-like aspect of Kindle – not knowing, physically, how far into book you are. Keeps you present on page. #kindlechat |
| 8:25 pm | amysept: | Reading: Kindle owner demographics ? http://ow.ly/3AbAf #kindlechat |
| 8:26 pm | Brainmaker: | For content creators, note the 2011 sea-change: Pubbing on Kindle offers huge creativity. What do you want to offer? #kindlechat |
| 8:26 pm | LenEdgerly: | Following McLuhan, I’ve wondered if iPad is hot medium, Kindle & other E Ink cool – less definition, more involvement. #Kindlechat |
| 8:26 pm | Brainmaker: | Thank you! @amysept: Reading: Kindle owner demographics ? http://ow.ly/3AbAf #kindlechat |
| 8:28 pm | Brainmaker: | Keep in mind, Kindle books can be read on iPad, Mac, many others. Its proprietary format creates a pub niche. @LenEdgerly #kindlechat |
| 8:28 pm | LenEdgerly: | @amysept Thanks for link to Kindle demographics. #kindlechat http://ow.ly/3AbAf |
| 8:29 pm | amysept: | RT @julietyios: Diff levels of pricing = broader accessibility. Not everyone will pay $20+ for a book. Kindle pays for itself. #kindlechat |
| 8:30 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts America’s Cup is the big sailing race 150 yrs old. In 2013, it is in SF Bay. Prob 1st time really big on the web. #kindlechat |
| 8:30 pm | gnosisarts: | RT @Brainmaker it’s critical to understand “Kindlers” are readers. They value delivery to the Kindle. Don’t want web. #kindlechat |
| 8:30 pm | elandes: | @Brainmaker Wow – America’s cup in SF in 2013? May have to head south for that… #kindlechat |
| 8:31 pm | amysept: | @LenEdgerly @Brainmaker You’re welcome for the demographics! #kindlechat |
| 8:31 pm | gnosisarts: | @Brainmaker That’s good. I want to talk to you more about this #kindlechat but now I gotta eat lunch b4 I pass out |
| 8:31 pm | Brainmaker: | High value aspects of Kindle & other ereaders: annotation & search. E.g., #4HrBody (400+pages) much better on “e.” #kindlechat |
| 8:32 pm | Brainmaker: | @gnosisarts Thanks for coming and for your excellent web service! #kindlechat |
| 8:32 pm | gnosisarts: | @Brainmaker oh that’s right I couldn’t remember. I knew Davis Cup, Rider Cup, but I was like “america’s cup ‘ … hmmm #kindlechat |
| 8:33 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker – I love the web but use Kindle to take a break from its clutter and intensity. Don’t like to mix them 1 device. #kindlechat |
| 8:33 pm | Brainmaker: | @elandes Indeed you may want to come on down. It’s going to be amazing. #kindlechat |
| 8:33 pm | Shondra_W: | Hello #kindlechat ! …do you need a beautiful planner (worth $89) to get organized for 2011? Check this out: http://ow.ly/3AbV2 |
| 8:33 pm | gnosisarts: | RT @Brainmaker @gnosisarts Thanks for coming and for your excellent web service! #kindlechat <– My pleasure! |
| 8:33 pm | katmagendie: | RT @Brainmaker: Waiting for #litchat? Were talking publishing and reading via Kindle over here. #kindlechat #litchat |
| 8:34 pm | gnosisarts: | @Brainmaker I guess kindle is opening a whole new world of communications. Didn’t realize it. #kindlechat |
| 8:34 pm | Brainmaker: | @LenEdgerly I would use the device that way too, to take a break from the “show” online. #kindlechat |
| 8:34 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker where do Kindle readers look for new titles other than amazon.com? #kindlechat |
| 8:34 pm | Brainmaker: | @katmagendie Thanks for your RT! #kindlechat |
| 8:34 pm | elandes: | @shelfmagazine I haven’t really changed where I look for titles. (recs, reviews, awards) but look to buy on Kindle first. #kindlechat |
| 8:35 pm | Brainmaker: | Good Q from @shelfmagazine – Where to find Kindle titles other than Amazon. #kindlechat |
| 8:35 pm | Brainmaker: | One of the top Kindle sellers is an ebook that gives 100s of places to find more books. I think it’s 99 cents. @shelfmagazine #kindlechat |
| 8:36 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Cool. #kindlechat |
| 8:36 pm | elandes: | @Brainmaker Ah – misread. Thought @shelfmagazine was asking about “discovering” new titles. #kindlechat |
| 8:37 pm | Brainmaker: | @Shondra_W Hi Shondra, welcome to the chat. Prefer you participate on topics rather than advertise. Thank you! #kindlechat |
| 8:37 pm | raindroponarose: | @brainmaker That’s so fantastic! I got an IOU under the christmas tree because it was on a 7 week backorder. Popular! #kindlechat |
| 8:37 pm | CheesyOne: | @shelfmagazine I’m always pouring through best book lists on npr.org and LibraryThing. #kindlechat |
| 8:38 pm | shelfmagazine: | @elandes @brainmaker yes, that is what I meant. Where to discover new titles. #kindlechat |
| 8:38 pm | raindroponarose: | @julietyios i expect it will be great for commuting b/c you can one-hand it. It drove me bananas when I would read on the TTC! #kindlechat |
| 8:38 pm | Brainmaker: | @elandes Ah, got it. #kindlechat |
| 8:38 pm | elandes: | @shelfmagazine Goodreads is a big site for me. And recs from twitter, review blogs, awards. #kindlechat |
| 8:40 pm | Brainmaker: | As you put it, @gnosisarts – Kindle is opening a whole new world of communication. — And potential for indie pubbing. #kindlechat |
| 8:40 pm | Brainmaker: | @elandes Good to know you use Goodreads. Pubbers pay attention to where things are being found. #kindlechat |
| 8:41 pm | elandes: | @Brainmaker Many times, there’s more/better reviews on Goodreads than Amazon. With many fewer bogus ratings. #kindlechat |
| 8:41 pm | Brainmaker: | Also, re pricing on Kindle. Spanning .99 to 9.99, expect it to start to settle over next 1-2 yrs dep. on content & other access. #kindlechat |
| 8:42 pm | LenEdgerly: | @shelfmagazine Kindle Nation Daily a good blog source for bargain & free titles. Otherwise, NYT, reviews, word of mouth. #Kindlechat |
| 8:43 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Yes — it is an exciting time to be in publishing. #kindlechat |
| 8:46 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker I’m glad I found #kindlechat , Suzanna. Good convo. Now back to work on today’s podcast, running late. Cheers. |
| 8:47 pm | gnosisarts: | @K_McKerrington want u 2 meet @brainmaker #intro She can help u w/ #kindle publishing @hashable #kindlechat http://hb.ly/hSojCK |
| 8:47 pm | Brainmaker: | @LenEdgerly Great to have you! Hope to see you next time. #kindlechat |
| 8:47 pm | amysept: | Must run, but thanks for the chat – learned some interesting things! #kindlechat |
| 8:48 pm | Brainmaker: | Kindle Nation Daily: blog source for bargains & free titles. Thanks @LenEdgerly! #kindlechat |
| 8:48 pm | Brainmaker: | @amysept Thanks so much for stopping in. Let us know if your parents decide on a Kindle! #kindlechat |
| 8:48 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Everybody,remember to post what you are reading today on Kindle or otherwise with hashtag #fridayreads. #kindlechat |
| 8:49 pm | Brainmaker: | @shelfmagazine Interested in what you’re doing over at Shelf Media. What’s on your list for 2011? #kindlechat |
| 8:50 pm | Brainmaker: | RT @shelfmagazine Everybody,remember to post what you are reading today on Kindle or otherwise with hashtag #fridayreads. #kindlechat |
| 8:52 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker We launched digital-only Shelf Unbound indie literary mag in 2010 and in 2011 we’re publishing several e-only books. #kindlechat |
| 8:53 pm | Brainmaker: | @shelfmagazine Is Shelf Unbound available on Kindle? #kindlechat |
| 8:55 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker No, not on Kindle. We are available through www.zinio.com or Zinio app for iPad/iPhone. #kindlechat |
| 8:56 pm | Brainmaker: | #kindlechat Before we close, thots for next week’s topic: Creative publishing on Kindle. How are Indies & others planning ahead? |
| 8:56 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker If any #kindlechat folks want a sample copy of Shelf Unbound, email me at Margaret (at) shelfmediagroup.com. |
| 8:56 pm | LenEdgerly: | @Brainmaker Likewise. I’ll mention this on the podcast today. Should be up by tonight at http://TheKindlechronicles.com . #Kindlechat |
| 8:56 pm | shelfmagazine: | @Brainmaker Sounds great. See you all next week. Great chat, Brainmaker. #kindlechat |
| 8:57 pm | Brainmaker: | #kindlechat Thank @LenEdgerly for contributions, and I see we have a resource here as well! Kindle Chronicles podcast. Cool! |
| 8:58 pm | shelfmagazine: | The first #kindlechat was interesting. Check back with @brainmaker next Friday at 3 pm eastern. |
| 8:58 pm | Brainmaker: | Twitter got a bit bogged down here at the end, but thank everyone for contributing. Very fun! #kindlechat |
| 8:58 pm | LenEdgerly: | @jmcquivey LOL. My guilty secret: I sometimes heft a book at store after I’ve read it on Kindle, to admire my accomplishment #kindlechat |
| 9:00 pm | Brainmaker: | Looking forward to tonight’s podcast http://TheKindleChronicles.com with @LenEdgerly. #kindlechat |
