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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
Actually... do it just because it makes perfect sense to do so. Amazon or no.
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Well, yes, but it makes sense now more than ever! When Amazon wanted lots of books in their catalog they helped by helping indies get noticed. They offered this and that. They still try to convince indies to go exclusive with free days and countdown days. But they don't do anywhere close to the marketing/placement and so on. They aren't as eager for indies. In the past it *may* have made sense to do some exclusive marketing and listings with Amazon. That is not as true these days and the sooner authors spread out, the better for them, retailers and readers. This little scuffle could be a bit of a harbinger if people haven't been considering going to all retailers.
Hachette could have done more. Indies can do more. If you want to remain independent and successful you have to remain nibble and moving all the time. Because as so many have pointed out: Hachette is in this for Hachette. Amazon is in this for Amazon.
Wide partnerships are not a bad idea.