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I would really like to see writers sell their work DRM free on their pages, or have an open and responsible platform that writers could use for that. I know it
by gchamonlive 3y ago
I would really like to see writers sell their work DRM free on their pages, or have an open and responsible platform that writers could use for that.
I know it is a hassle to process anything finance-related, but in my region on amazon the book is unavailable and a hard copy isn't an option for me.
It is virtually impossible for me to give money to the author for an e-reader version of the book.
- prepend 3y agoSame. Not just for convenience of having drm-free ebooks but so I can have an AI read it to me. I don’t really have a preference for audiobook performers so hate having to buy ebook and audiobook. So I’m happy just feeding a text file into a reader and listening that way.
- macrolime 3y agoWhat AI do you use for that?
- prepend 3y agomacOS’ “say” command is tolerable. Edge will read documents out to me. And I’ve also played around with speechify and natural reader, but am kind of stuck because most of the public domain I want to read already have librevox or some recording available. And I can’t feed properly purchased books without a hassle.
- wishfish 3y agoI agree with your wish for more DRM-free options. I don't know why a hard copy isn't an option for you. If it's just because you lack the space, then one option would be to order the physical book. Give it away. And download a copy of the book from LibGen. Author gets their money and you get a usable copy of the book.