Re:Show HN: Bookpub v1 – free web library with classic books
by pavelegorkin on Sunday October 25, 2020 @07:55AM
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Just don't want to make a false promises because this is mostly a side project right now and you know how they are going.
But our goal is to make a platform for authors to write, publish and sell unfinished books aka manuscript. So basically author will be able to publish two pages from a book and then write in online, discussing everything with his fan community and having controls who see a book.
It will be free for a free books. There will be 15% fee for selling books both finished and manuscripts. And some twitch like tools for managing and growing a personal community. And there will be no ad.
Re:Show HN: Bookpub v1 – free web library with classic books
by webmaven on Sunday October 25, 2020 @06:49PM
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Describing your intent and aspirations for the project isn't the same as making a promise, but I understand that you might feel an obligation to follow through on anything you say, even if it isn't an explicit commitment.
Perhaps just list your plans for the next release/milestone or two?
Re:Show HN: Bookpub v1 – free web library with classic books
by pavelegorkin on Monday October 26, 2020 @02:46AM
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Next milestone is an ability to publish a manuscript and make it paid.
One after it is an author community management tools.
Hoping to release both in this year.
Re:Show HN: Bookpub v1 – free web library with classic books
by webmaven on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @08:55PM
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So, you might add both of those to the docs, perhaps as a roadmap, with or without the timeframe.
Re:Show HN: Bookpub v1 – free web library with classic books
by pavelegorkin on Friday October 30, 2020 @04:27AM
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It is a good idea, thanks!
> It will include improving of reader experience, tools for authors and, I hope, a community of likeminded people.
> Any feedback much appreciated
I sort of understand the direction you've been going in so far, but a roadmap (however tentative) to your intended destination would be welcome.