As literary world's floodgates open, who must wade through the slush? Yes, us
Writers are self-publishing to get around the gatekeepers
The current revolution taking place in publishing is much celebrated. But Laura Miller pointed out in Salon.com last week it is worth looking at who exactly is "lining up to dance on the grave of traditional book publishing". With a plethora of self-publishing options now open to aspiring authors, anyone with the will to type can simply upload their cherished titles on to the lists of high-profile online booksellers such as Amazon, Apple and Barnes and Noble. A far cry from the world of literary agents, publishing houses and junior editors tasked with wading through thousands of manuscripts.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 27 June, 2010
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