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Chapter 1 of Evolutionary Fitness

June 20, 2005 08:11 PM

It is done and will go tomorrow to my reviewers, after I add a few references.

How will I distribute it? I have not decided. Now that it is finished I have a different inclination than before. I will wait to see what my web designer comes up with for distribution. I am working toward a one time fee for all the chapters, that will come out over a period of time. You will have access to all the chapters for the single payment. On the other hand, this may not be feasible.

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Posted by: Flower Online [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 11, 2006 2:05 PM

Under the former regime, I'd probably wait until half the chapters are written before subscribing for access.

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Under the *latter* (payment upfront) regime, I'd probably wait until half the chapters are written before subscribing for access.

Posted by: Ming at June 21, 2005 2:23 PM

I don't mind paying but I would prefer to pay chapter by chapter than pay upfront for chapters to be delivered (if the total price under consideration is still $100+). Under the former regime, I'd probably wait until half the chapters are written before subscribing for access.

I'm sure you've done a lot of research on publishing models. I'd like to chip in one case study:

http://www.mindview.net/

http://mindview.net/Books

Bruce Eckel, a well-respected computer programming teacher, releases drafts and finals of his books for free as well as sale through the regular hardcopy publishing channels. Though he does derive ancillary revenue from seminars and his books tend to be lengthy given their nature, so the print / buy arbitrage spread is very negative.

(There are niche print publishers that would allow you to keep your book intact.)

Posted by: Ming at June 21, 2005 1:28 PM

Even I understand things like marginal cost and economies of scale. If it finds its way onto Oprah the price is bound to be low. As for what the market will bear, markets don't buy things. The ideal way to price a discrete product is according to what the individual buyer will pay. This is how airlines and used car salesman operate.

Posted by: Christian H. at June 21, 2005 9:50 AM

I just feel fortunate to not have to pay for the blog. I guess the professor must know what he's doing; he is the expert on economics.

Posted by: Lance at June 21, 2005 9:01 AM

Charge what the market will bear. If your work is unique, there is no reason to price it like a widely available commodity.

Posted by: Jay at June 21, 2005 7:04 AM

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