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The new world of self-publishing


Book publishing ain’t what it used to be. While in days of yore, book publishing meant large advances, book tours, and media spots, these days new technologies and practices—specifically that of self-publishing and print on demand (POD)—have transformed the publishing world, according to a recent article in Media Shift. The author outlines at least a couple of new evolutions:
- Authors no longer consume their time with wooing agents.
- There is an influx of new authors, since book publishing is more accessible.
- The lines among traditional publishing, vanity press, and self-publishing are becoming blurred.
Read the full story at MediaShift.
Book publishing ain’t what it used to be. While in days of yore, book publishing meant large advances, book tours, and media spots, these days new technologies and practices—specifically that of self-publishing and print on demand (POD)—have transformed the publishing world, according to a recent article in Media Shift. The author outlines at least a couple of new evolutions:
- Authors no longer consume their time with wooing agents.
- There is an influx of new authors, since book publishing is more accessible.
- The lines among traditional publishing, vanity press, and self-publishing are becoming blurred.
Read the full story at MediaShift.