#MFRWauthor Week 30 Topic: Paperback, Ebook, or Audio?
Here we are again. From Marketing for Romance Writers Blog: “Each week, authors use our writing prompt to create a meaningful blog post. We’ll be posting every Friday… join us as often as possible.”
As you can see, this week for the 52 Week Blog Challenge Blog Hop, we’re talking about what format we prefer for reading.
This is easy for me. These days I read eBooks. I have moderate macular degeneration, which scares me to death. The reason I prefer to read eBooks is simple. My eyesight prevents me from reading most print books today. I could read large print, but I’m in a habit of reading on my Kindle Fire or iBooks on my iPad. I love using my Kindle App on my iPad because the device is larger, but I mostly read on my Kindle Fire because it can also read to me. Plus, you can change the size of the font. To be honest, I’ve never used an audio book.
Due to a dry eye condition, I need to rest my eyes after hours of writing. I can still listen to the stories I love. I own print books, and when I see them in stores, I have this yearning to buy them, but I know I’ll never be able to read them. Sometimes I buy them anyway because, well, it’s a book!
All my photography, first writing books, cookbooks, and favorite novels from the past are in print. They sit on my bookshelf staring at me as I write. These books can all be found online now, but I’ll never get rid of these favorites.
How about you? What is your format choice for reading?
Remember this is a Marketing For Romance Writers BLOG HOP, so hop on over to see what the other authors have to say. You don’t have to be a romance ❤ reader/writer to enjoy these posts. 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to visit today. Y’all have a fantastic weekend.
Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
25 thoughts on “#MFRWauthor What Your Eyes Can See~ Reading Formats #AmWriting”
Helen Henderson
Good point about having the device read to you. I have my computer do that when reading makes me dizzy. Of course its just the monotone British Jane, not a talented audio book narrator.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Helen. Before I purchased this Fire, I’d create a PDF and have that read my MS to me. It was so monotone that after a while it made me dizzy. I couldn’t listen for long. The Fire reading isn’t as monotone, and reads a question like a question, which is good. But the voice isn’t like an audiobook, of course. I still like it when I have to rest my eyes or proof my own work. Have a great week. 🙂
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catherinewolffe53
I love my kindle fire. I’m not sure if my version has audio. I’ll have to check. Since I drive a lot for my day job, I love Audible. Love my favorite books in print. Sometimes it’s the best way to read. 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
My first Fire didn’t have the “read a loud” feature, Catherine. The one I have now is a lower priced, newer Fire, and it does. One of my friends has an older Kindle, not a Fire, and it reads a loud. When I could read a print book, I loved reading that way. Congrats on your new release. 💕
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catherinewolffe53
A great feature, especially for editing. Thanks for the tidbit. Thanks regarding the book also. Working on book three ideas now. Have a sunny Sunday, Mary.
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Cathy Brockman
If you like kindle to read to you you would love Audio books the reading is more performance than what you get with the kindle reading to you
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I plan on trying audio books one day, Cathy. I can imagine how terrific it would sound, and probably draws you right in. Thank you.
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alinakfield
We have a good friend who’s in an experimental study of a new treatment for Macular Degeneration. Hang in there, they’re working on cures! Glad you’re still reading and writing!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
That sounds promising, Alina. Thanks. Have a fun rest of the weekend.
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Linda McLaughlin
So sorry to hear about the macular degeneration, Mary, but thank heavens for e-books and audiobooks. I like being able to change the font size on my e-readers, too. That’s a big perk for me, since I’ve been nearsighted since childhood.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Linda. I guess without the eReaders, I’d be using a magnifying glass to read or get stronger glasses. This is weird, but I’m nearsighted in one eye and farsighted in the other. Yeah, I know.
Thanks for reading.
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Ed Hoornaert
I’m sorry to hear about your macular degeneration. It’s inspiring that you can still write and enjoy books!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Oh, boy, Ed, I sure hope it continues because writing isn’t only my need and love, it’s my supplemental income. It’s frightening to think of what is ahead. Ekk. Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
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Ed Hoornaert
For 10-12 years, I played in a woodwind quintet organized by Bill, our bassoonist. It was great fun, playing weddings and family gatherings. We toured a little, playing as far away as West Virginia and Maryland (we were based in Arizona). Then Bill came down with macular degeneration and the quintet folded within a year. I miss it.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Sorry to hear your quintet folded, Ed, and about your friend, Bill. Maybe you can start a new woodwind quintet?
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D. Wallace Peach
I like reading print books, Mary, but almost all my reading now is ebooks. I can read at night with the light off, I can buy on a whim, and they’re not as expensive so I can purchase 3 times as many! Takes care of those eyes, my friend, and happy reading.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I agree with those reasons for using an eReader, Diana. LOL. I’m thankful for the choices. ❤ I'm trying to take care of my eyes. Unfortunately, I'm overdo for an exam. With unexpected dental bills and now Physical Therapy bills, the eye exam is on hold temporarily. Not for much longer though. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Teagan Geneviene
You are an inspiration, Mary.
I’m blind as a bat, but in the ordinary way. My eyes get tired quickly, so at work I zoom the computer screen to something huge. So I understand what you mean.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend.
Expecting 6 inches of rain here… But heck — I wasn’t going anywhere anyway! 😀
Hugs.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Teagan. Wow, you better get a kayak with that amount of rain coming. 😉 Sometimes I zoon in on my computer screen too. The Reading View option is good to use. My iPad has it too. Keep your feet dry and have a nice weekend.
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Meka James
Being able to increase the print size on the ereader is another perk my mother in law enjoys.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Meka. I’ve heard a lot of readers say the same thing about having the ability to increase the size of the print.
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RobinMichaela
We’re so lucky to have ereaders and audio books nowadays. My grandmother was an avid reader and I remember how much it pained her when she could no longer see well enough to read. I’m glad you still can!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
My mom had a problem like your grandmother, Robin. Yes, I agree how lucky we are to have these devices now. We didn’t know we needed them until they came out. 😉
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valerieullmer
I’m glad that you’re able to still read!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thank you, Valerie. 🙂 I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t see to read or write.
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