I gotta say, the article is pretty much dead-on.
I might add that the major flaws -- editing, an emphasis on quality, and covers -- can be fixed by the authors, if they are actually willing to invest the resources and effort to produce a well-edited and well-illustrated book.
"Gatekeeper" might not have been the right term, though there is something to be said for a book that's good enough to make it through the rings of fire -- and not much to be said for a book that can be published with no effort. However I'd emphasize the marketing and connections that are a little more available when working with a publisher. If you self-publish, it's all up to you and what you can do for your book.
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Originally Posted by Phogg
Indie authors are not taken seriously for the exact same reason import automobiles aren't taken seriously.
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So people don't take BMW's, Mercedes, Ferraris, Lexuses "seriously?"
5 of the top 10 selling cars in December 2011 were Japanese. I guess millions of Americans bought those cars on a lark?
I really don't understand this line of argument.