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Originally Posted by darryl
I can never hear of that story without thinking of Johnny Fontaine and the Bandleader in the Godfather! I think competition will keep the prices down. The large traditional publishing houses seem to be mostly clinging to compensation models to authors when they were, collectively, the only game in town. There was no price competition. Though I'm sure some will disagree, I think it is fairly plain that traditional publishing contracts heavily favour the publisher. Indies and smaller traditional publishers already offer much better royalty rates and conditions to authors, and sell their books at far more competitive prices.
I think Indies now are generally getting an equitable share, but of course are responsible for their own promotion etc. Those authors who want more help and are accepted earn a much fairer proportion from some of the more innovative Indie publishers than with traditional publishers. I think the large traditional pub
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I tend to agree with you sort of.
Better royalty rates, yes. Now at what cost?
Trad Pub you get editors and cover designers and assorted other behind the scenes people.
Innovative Indie publishers: I think the authors better read the fine print before clicking yes. There are some good ones and some bad ones.
As far as totally self-published there should be some out of pocket expenses before uploading. Some authors tend to think it means DIY completely.
This reminds me I need to write a short book for my adopted granddaughter. It will be the ultimate guide to taking care of a baby.