Unglue.It Rewards Authors and Results in Public Domain Ebooks
Alyson Wyers — May 29, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: unglue.it & springwise
A new crowdfunding platform is letting authors create public domain ebooks once they have reached their targets. Unglue.it means writers get their work read, while getting compensated for digital content. The objective of unglue.it is to reward authors and publishers for sharing their work.
To make them free, the public domain ebooks happen in a variety of ways. The first option is the creators make an ebook, apply creative commons license first and ask for financial contributions later. They could also write a book, set a fundraising goal then automatically apply creative commons licenses when it's reached. Or they could ask for funding first, create the book after a successful campaign and release it copyright-free afterwards.
To make them free, the public domain ebooks happen in a variety of ways. The first option is the creators make an ebook, apply creative commons license first and ask for financial contributions later. They could also write a book, set a fundraising goal then automatically apply creative commons licenses when it's reached. Or they could ask for funding first, create the book after a successful campaign and release it copyright-free afterwards.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdfunding for Public Domain - A trend of using crowdfunding platforms to create public domain ebooks, benefiting authors and publishers while making content accessible to the public.
2. Creative Commons Licensing - A trend of applying Creative Commons licenses to ebooks, allowing authors to share their work while still receiving compensation through crowdfunding platforms.
3. Copyright-free Ebook Releases - A trend of writers releasing their books copyright-free after successful crowdfunding campaigns, providing access to literature for everyone.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishing industry can utilize crowdfunding platforms and Creative Commons licensing to monetize and share content while reaching a wider audience.
2. Technology - Technology industry can support the development of crowdfunding platforms and tools for authors and publishers to create public domain ebooks and manage campaigns.
3. Education - Education industry can benefit from the availability of copyright-free ebooks, providing students and educators with free access to educational resources.
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