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Re: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

Chris — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:44:10 -0000

Xian - you should talk to Stewart.

Re: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

xian — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:02:36 -0000

If I weren't a bit skeptical of Google's evilquotient on this new product and if I didn't work for a competitor, I would consider writing my next nonfiction book in the form of an extended knol or family of knols. As is I am trying to work out how to do it on a wiki.

Re: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

Stewart Mader — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:51:27 -0000

Chris,
Sure does look interesting, and I think you're right that it can potentially offer authors another means to build their brand, expertise, and reach more readers. In fact, I've just written 3 reasons you should start working on your article for Knol now so it's ready when they open the beta.
Cheers,
Stewart

Re: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

Chris — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:23:59 -0000

Ash,

The Google announcement did indicate they would share ad revenues with knol authors.

Re: Google Knol as an Instant Author Platform

Ash Chuan — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:05:31 -0000

I can see how Knol will benefit Google but how much control would an author have writing for Knol, i.e. would authors be able to earn revenue through AdSense on Knol?

I think Google should provide Knol authors with a plugin tool to their blog where they can publish relevant articles to Knol straight from their blog.