Fellow bloggers and blogger readers, you can now publish and read blogs on Kindle, Amazo
n's handheld electronic reader. When I discovered that bloggers could make their blogs available for readers on this device I was thrilled. Although the number of my readers who would read my blogs on a Kindle--or even who own a Kindle--is probably small, I really like the idea.
n's handheld electronic reader. When I discovered that bloggers could make their blogs available for readers on this device I was thrilled. Although the number of my readers who would read my blogs on a Kindle--or even who own a Kindle--is probably small, I really like the idea.I have been wanting a Kindle (or something like it) since they first came out. As soon as the price comes down from the almost $300 that it costs to buy one now, I will probably get one. I read a lot and I love the idea of being able to get a book--any book--instantaneously and be able to read it in an almost book-like form while sitting comfortably in my cozy armchair with my feet up over the side (something I can't do at my computer).
Now, to discover that you can subscribe to blogs on Kindle just adds to its allure. I can see myself traveling on an Amtrak train across the Canadian Rockies, my Kindle in hand, following all my favorite bloggers as I take my dream vacation. Yes, there is a cost to subscribing to a Kindle blog--but isn't there always? I checked and it appears that most blogs cost anywhere from 99 cents to $1.99.
I signed up both Communication Exchange and my other blog Subjective Soup to be posted on Kindle. Supposedly, they will both be available in 48-72 hours. It took a while to sign up as I had to configure the Kindle page for my blog just as I do for my blog page. When I previewed the results, they seemed fine. The print was easy to read and the graphics were clear. The only problem is that everything is in black and white--no color. I assume that's standard for Kindle.
Bloggers can potentially make some money from having their blogs available on Kindle if enough readers subscribe. I don't know how large the market is for Kindle blogging, but I'm anxious to find out.
What about you? Do you own a Kindle? Would you publish your blog on Kindle? Would you subscribe to your favorite blog on Kindle?
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