Thread: Amazon Signs Up Authors, Writing Publishers Out of Deal
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Old 12-09-2011, 05:08 AM   #121
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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks View Post
Yeah, and now they are offering indie writers a deal if they sign up "exclusively" with Amazon. We'd get to be in prime lending and possibly get some marketing opportunities (the only one spelled out is 5 days of listing the book for free.)

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From the indie perspective though...to be included in prime lending is a huge exposure op. And those who jump on quickly stand to gain the most.

Thoughts?
Well, in my case, then, there would be no chance of a sale or even of my learning about the author or the book(s). I simply do not shop at or buy from Amazon, nor do I visit the Amazon website.

Having said that, I recognize that I am in a distinct minority of readers.
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