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KDP is kindle-only, and I think that is terrible, I dislike kindle DRM, dislike digital-only stuff that you cannot download if the content server get shutdown,

by speeder 14y ago

KDP is kindle-only, and I think that is terrible, I dislike kindle DRM, dislike digital-only stuff that you cannot download if the content server get shutdown, and dislike even more digital-only stuff that can be deleted remotely, and finally, Kindle is so expensive here in Brazil that if I saw 5 of them on my whole life, it is already a lot. But the terms are fair I guess... Oh, traditional publishing also can pay you advance royalties, I don't think you get that with self-publishing :)

davidw 14y ago
You don't have to enable DRM on your books via Kindle. If you think those terms are 'fair', wait till you see what the traditional publishers offer you:-)
stevejalim 14y ago
Considered http://leanpub.com http://leanpub.com ?
mstolpm 14y ago
It is pretty easy to use the Kindle App for Windows or Mac to download your ebooks and find them on your harddisk. If the publisher hasn't enabled DRM, you can use the files as you like and even convert them in other formats (think: Calibre). In addition, there is no need to buy a Kindle e-reader or Kindle Fire to read Kindle ebooks - odds are you already own a couple of devices with an available Kindle app waiting for you for free. There is even a webbased reader. That said, the Kindle platform might not be the best choice for complex non-fiction titles.