There is much debate over the direction that cell phone functionality and applications are going, how fast they are getting there and what the eventual uptake (success) will be. Asia and Europe continuously lead the early adopter parade and today's Numeric Domains post is further proof of that.
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Yesterday, the New York Times featured a story on one of the newest - well in North America at least, mobile phenomenon: cell phone/mobile novels. In Japan, this is relatively old sushi. There are indications that some Japanese authors were "thumbing" their tomes as early as 2000. In 2005, Wired magazine also the burgeoning trend that is now catching on globally. Falling rates for wireless data services, better device
functionality, and the fact that there can be some serious money to be
made, are some of the factors contributing to the genres success.
"... the year-end best-seller tally showed that cellphone novels, republished in book form, have not only infiltrated the mainstream but have come to dominate it.
The key seems to be - strike a chord with your audience and they will keep coming back for more.
Although it's unlikely that any of these authors will garner one of Joseph Pulitzer's prized gold medals, there is no question that a cell phone/mobile novelist will be appearing on a little screen in your purse or pocket soon!
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