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* Amazon.com's e-bookstore distributes titles that can be read with the Microsoft Reader.

* BarnesAndNoble.com carries titles for the Microsoft Reader, RCA REB 1100, and the Glassbook Reader.

* eBookCity utilizes their proprietary Versaware system.

* Booklocker's titles are mainly in Acrobat, with a few HTML titles.

How can you use this to your advantage? By adapting your ebook to each of these formats you stand a better chance of influencing potential readers to purchase your title.

Remember, while a reader may not visit your site on a regular basis, they will typically visit your colleagues, competitors, or industry sites. Get your title featured in all potential sales venues - no matter what format the ebook is sold in - and you'll reach them more frequently.

Cost to transform each book is minimal, because you only have to convert a title to a specific format one time. There are no physical distribution costs. And what you reap in overall exposure, as well as additional sales can be tremendous.

About the author: Monique Harris is the editor/publisher of "Digital Publishing & Promotion," a twice-weekly Webzine for authors, publishers and promoters who wish to sell more books - (print and electronic) - online. Visit her site at .