What if books were free? I admit, I would like a free book about a topic I’m only mildly interested in. It’s much easier to get a free copy of a book these days. You can press download, and viola! you have a free ebook to enjoy.
Here’s another perspective. An author can spend months or years to write a book. That’s hundreds and thousands of hours put into a piece of writing.
Recently, an author was horrified to find her book could be downloaded for free on a website. She asked for help to prevent this from happening.
Imagine working for thousands of hours for no pay. I know the feeling. I’ve worked as a book editor with authors who spend two years on a book and don’t finish it. I’ve also worked with authors who patiently work through several drafts, rewriting the same chapters until perfection.
It’s horrifying to see thousands of hours of hard work given away for nothing. What would you do if you came across a free book?
And on another note for book lovers, I’ll leave you with this handy guide for buying books.
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