Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are GnomeTomes?
A: Eletronic documents. eBooks. Each one has at between FIFTY separate tips to make your life more complete. Quick to digest, easy to remember, fun to read, useful to have on hand, and very portable. No matter who you are or what you do, I'm sure we've got a GnomeTome for you!

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Q: How much do GnomeTomes cost?
A: Most titles are just five bucks each. Though, larger GnomeTomes might sell for ten bucks or more. We're trying to keep it affordable and accessible for everyone. We want you to be happy!

Q: If I give you five bucks, what do I get in return?
A: A total of seven digital document formats: PDF, LIT, DOC, CHM, TXT, TR, and PDB. Yeah, all seven of 'em. We'll even throw in our sincere appreciation at no extra cost. Undying gratitude is available only if you buy 'em all. If any of the included formats didn't fit into your lifestyle, I'd be surprised. But, we'd add a new format if enough people were willing to pay for it. Right now, we feel like what we offer is more than enough for the price you pay.

PDF: Portable Document Format
LIT: Microsoft Reader
TR: Tome Raider Document
PDB: Palm Document
DOC: Microsoft Word Document
TXT: ASCII / Plain Text Document
CHM: Windows Compiled HTML Help

Q: Can I print out my GnomeTomes?
A: You sure can. We really don't care what you do with them, since you can take them with you wherever you go. They'll work on your desktop system, laptop, and handheld devices. Just don't go sharing what you've purchased with other people. Then we'll have to put the smack down on you and everyone else.

Q: What if I lose my downloaded GnomeTomes?
A: When you first gain access to the files, I suggest backing them up somewhere safe. Of course, we'll have a record of your purchase, so replacing them electronically should not be a problem. Remember, you can view the content anywhere you wish - as long as it remains in your posession.

Q: Are these the only GnomeTomes you have?
A: Right now, yes. We'll expand the library to other topics if these sell like hotcakes. Oddly enough, it costs you more for hotcakes than it does to get a single GnomeTomes eBook. We have to make sure this is a viable model. If you like what you see, and if you could use the help, then don't postpone your purchase.

Q: Can't I just buy one copy and send it to all my friends?
A: Not really. That's illegal. If you can't afford dropping five or ten bucks for quality, multi-formatted content, you shouldn't be spending your time reading eBooks. Get a better job. Think of all the things in this world that cost much more and give you much less. If we find piracy is rampant, we'll cut down on the number of formats available and institute some kind of strict DRM policy. Don't make us do that.

Q: Content should be free.
A: Instead of charging a subscription to our various daily newsletters right now, we're giving this eBook thing a shot. Even if you're not subscribed to our newsletters, we'd like to believe that each one of these tip-topped GnomeTomes are worth paying for. If you're whining about five or ten bucks, I suggest seeking professional help. You might pay more for a meal at any given fast food restaurant. eBooks are healthier for your arteries, anyway. Or so I'm told. You might be able to find the same content online, but you'd still have to sift through it on your own. We're already collecting the best of the best and formatting it for you to read. How much is your time worth? Waste two or more hours on the Internet trying to find help - or purchasing an eBook or two immediately. We're trying to cut down your lost opportunity cost.

Q: Are GnomeTomes just focused on technology topics?
A: We certainly don't want them to be. If there are tons of tips for a particular topic, then by all means - we'll slap a Gnome on 'em.

Q: Is this idea new?
A: Not really. People have been doing eBooks for years. Anybody can do this. We're just building on our established brand and making it easier for every good eBook author to get noticed. It's a network! If anybody can do this, why aren't they? Good question. They might be, but most people don't have a good way of letting people know that they're an eBook author. We do. Our newsletter network reaches 250,000 on a daily basis. And that audience will expand as we publish more eBooks. It's all about branding.

Q: What if I don't like what I read?
A: All sales are final. Are you telling me that you're afraid of not getting your money's worth? If just one of the tips doesn't save you time, energy, money, or resources, I'd be surprised. If the formatting is messed up, please let us know. We want to make sure the document looks nice no matter what you use to view it.

Q: Can I write a GnomeTomes eBook?
A: Sure! You bet! We're hoping you can! We have straightforward, standard contracts ready to rock. If you can write well and you love your subject matter, then it'll be a match made in heaven. Doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, you can be a GnomeTome author! Contact us for details.

Q: Do you have an affiliate program?
A: Yes, we do. It was designed for those with highly-trafficked newsletters and Web sites. If your audience would love to purchase GnomeTomes, let us know!