The implications are huge.Whether you've ever considered self-publishing or not, this is something to watch.
Is this a good thing for publishing? What do you think?
Sunday, December 11, 2011
What's With That?
The implications are huge.Whether you've ever considered self-publishing or not, this is something to watch.
Is this a good thing for publishing? What do you think?
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After researching this, I have decided to enroll in the KDP Select program when my book is published. Amazon gives a lot of incentive and support to Independent authors, as opposed to other retailers who really don't. For this reason, I'm excited to try this, and always look forward to Amazon's forward thinking.
ReplyDeleteYeah I saw this a while back, it does seem like a good approach. It could really help a lot too.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a little scary. I want everyone to access my books, not just Kindle owners. I'm glad my publisher has my book in the iBookstore (especially as I have an iPad) and on Barnes & Noble's Nook, as they do sell a lot of my books.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alex. I'm a bit scared by it. Smaller sellers will suffer. I understand how it might be good to start out on there, but for those authors already out on the market, it isn't a good deal.
ReplyDeleteNo, no, no. I'm not in favor of anything that limits where an author can sell their book or in helping to create a monopoly for Amazon. :(
ReplyDeleteI am out of the loop on this, so I'm going to go check out the article. Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Leigh, but I don't like the idea of rights being taken away...
ReplyDeleteNeed to do more research but, it's just another situation where too many people are chasing the same dollar. Limitations and this type of exclusivity CANNOT be good.There not called AMAZON for nothing. Definitely something to be very careful of.
ReplyDeleteThey're NOT there. I really do know the difference,it's my fingers that don't.
ReplyDeleteCould not let that get by on'grammar girls' blog. You are making me better!
This seems like I breaks anti-trust laws. If only I knew a lawyer...I know lets ask Robin.
ReplyDeleteHmm, That seems a little scary. I agree with Angela; it seems like this company is getting a little big for its britches.
ReplyDeleteDitto to L.G.'s comment.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's a lot scary. With the demise of brick and mortar stores, and the rise of Amazon's dominance in general already, it's not a good idea to encourage "bad behavior." We indie authors should band together and ignore this move. Power to the people!