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I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by StavrosK »

peterarmstrong wrote: post #22
telemachos wrote: post #8

I'm loving the recent explosion in self-published books, but as a (general) request: they are so, so much more useful when they come in multiple formats (mobi, epub and pdf).

It's shameless self-promotion, but my startup Leanpub ( http://leanpub.com ) lets you write in HTML or Markdown, embed external code samples, save your files in Dropbox and produce PDF, EPUB and MOBI with one click. We sell all 3 formats, with automatic update distribution to existing readers when you publish a new version (so you can sell your book while it's in progress). You keep the rights to your book, etc.

Uh... That's actually awesome. I'll start writing a book now, and that's where I'll publish it.

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by peterarmstrong »

StavrosK wrote: post #31
peterarmstrong wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's shameless self-promotion, but my startup Leanpub ( http://leanpub.com ) lets you write in HTML or Markdown, embed external code samples, save your files in Dropbox and produce PDF, EPUB and MOBI with one click. We sell all 3 formats, with automatic update distribution to existing readers when you publish a new version (so you can sell your book while it's in progress). You keep the rights to your book, etc.

Uh... That's actually awesome. I'll start writing a book now, and that's where I'll publish it.

Great! Let me know how it's going, and if there's anything you need us to improve...

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by StavrosK »

peterarmstrong wrote: post #32
StavrosK wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Uh... That's actually awesome. I'll start writing a book now, and that's where I'll publish it.

Great! Let me know how it's going, and if there's anything you need us to improve...

I definitely will! Right now I just wish you supported LaTeX, though.

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by jrockway »

psyklic wrote: post #27
jrockway wrote: post #25

I want to read this book because I'm curious as to how you can stretch this topic beyond two pages. But I don't want to pay $15 for that. Any ideas?

"I think your book is crap. Give it to me for free?"

Not what I said at all. I am honestly intrigued, but not because I care about Ruby.

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by avdi »

peterarmstrong wrote: post #22
telemachos wrote: post #8

I'm loving the recent explosion in self-published books, but as a (general) request: they are so, so much more useful when they come in multiple formats (mobi, epub and pdf).

It's shameless self-promotion, but my startup Leanpub ( http://leanpub.com ) lets you write in HTML or Markdown, embed external code samples, save your files in Dropbox and produce PDF, EPUB and MOBI with one click. We sell all 3 formats, with automatic update distribution to existing readers when you publish a new version (so you can sell your book while it's in progress). You keep the rights to your book, etc.

That sounds super cool. I'm gonna check it out.

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by avdi »

dpapathanasiou wrote: post #23
avdi wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm gathering feedback on which format to work on next. So far the most-requested has been .epub.

If you do go the epub route, let me know know if you're interested in trying eBookBurn.com (my startup's site), and I can issue you a promo code. You'll also get a .mobi version simultaneously.

Yes, please.

Re: I just released an eBook about exceptions and failure handling in Ruby

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Post by avdi »

jcoby wrote: post #12
telemachos wrote: post #8

I'm loving the recent explosion in self-published books, but as a (general) request: they are so, so much more useful when they come in multiple formats (mobi, epub and pdf).

FWIW we (getdpd.com) totally agree and are working on adding this feature to our system soon. Vendors will be able to upload the file variants themselves or we will do the conversion on the backend.

As I'm usingn DPD for this book, I'm happy to hear that!

P.S. Would you mind getting in touch with me? I have a script to share with you guys.

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