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Why don't more authors self-publish?
Yes there's been a few indie success stories but why does someone like Stephen King still have a publisher? I think he'd still have the same level of success if he sold his ebooks by himself. I know it all depends on which rights the authors retain but why keep renewing contracts when they can cut out the middle man and reap most of the profits, especially in the ebook world? I highly doubt someone would pass up a new King novel just because he put it out himself.
If you want a real evolution in ebooks authors need to retain their digital publishing rights like Rowling did with Pottermore. When you reach that level of success you can start telling people where to stick it.
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