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Daithi · 08-22-2008, 10:38 AM

I believe that the main benefit that publishers provide is that they are "Gatekeepers". There are tons of people who would like to be able to write a book, but lack the talent. The publishing houses go through tons of proposals and read tons of manuscripts (or sample chapters), and reject the vast majority of them. The "books" that actually make it into the distribution channel are supposed to be the cream of the crop.

I see a new distribution system coming into play. Authors can now self-publish on Amazon with print-on-demand books and ebooks, and then it is up to readers to review and rate an authors book.

I don't think I'd invest money in a traditional publishing house right now. I think we will see a lot fewer of them twenty years from now.

08-22-2008, 10:38 AM	#41
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I believe that the main benefit that publishers provide is that they are "Gatekeepers". There are tons of people who would like to be able to write a book, but lack the talent. The publishing houses go through tons of proposals and read tons of manuscripts (or sample chapters), and reject the vast majority of them. The "books" that actually make it into the distribution channel are supposed to be the cream of the crop. I see a new distribution system coming into play. Authors can now self-publish on Amazon with print-on-demand books and ebooks, and then it is up to readers to review and rate an authors book. I don't think I'd invest money in a traditional publishing house right now. I think we will see a lot fewer of them twenty years from now.