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Originally Posted by Kemp
Marketing is the unfortunate beast that cripples the indie author. Marketing takes a lot of time and effort. The indie author, who most likely has to support him/herself with another occupation (or two), doesn't have the time or expertise to really hammer at the marketing parts.
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One thing I don't see anyone addressing yet is the reseller margin!!! And they can return whatever they want to return.
She said the publisher is giving 60% margin to the reseller...that # is unheard of in just about any other reseller model in any other industry.
From my reading the publishing industry is a questionable model. I hope eBooks eventually offer a better profit motive for everyone involved.
I think the author is way underpaid and there are too many people in the process with their hand outstretched and too many costs in general.
I think self publishing will eventually become a significant model in the near future.