During the pandemic, they have been publishing a digital book every three months: the Lockdown Issue on May 3, Independence Day Issue on August 15, and Vijay Diwas Issue on December 16
It was a 20-page printed newsletter, which suddenly became a leaden commitment to carry. In the light of an easier alternative, it was also a needless burden to bear. From formating to printing and distribution, the processes had soaked up significant time and resources, but remained unquestioned, till the pandemic came along with its compelling demands which in turn led to better use of available technologies.
“The pioneers of AFVOA Chennai had been taking the trouble to prepare 20-page newsletters in Word format, print and send the 250 copies by post,” says Wing Commander C. Ravishankar, who is editor for the Association’s newsletter.
“We have simplified the process by releasing the newsletter in the eBook format. We started the practice in May, the first eBook (called Lockdown Issue; 101…