Publishing is dead – long live the new publishing
I’ve finally had to really, truly and honestly admit to myself that the publishing model that we know and love is broken and there ain’t no way to fix it other than to switch off the internet. The Kindle and iPad have arrived like Caxton’s press before and we can’t go back.
Is this a terrible thing? It is if you love paper bound books and wan’t that old world to continue – do you still listen to shellac 78 records?
The “BOOK” has been seen as a holy object for so long because it was the best information storage system we had. The book’s new role will be that of souvenir, gift item or collector’s edition.
The threshold to publishing has been brought so low, there is no way an author can survive by giving away 90% or more of potential earnings to publishers – more if they employ an agent too. Publishing is something anyone can do now and many are leaping in, muddying the market and reducing quality to the very lowest common denominator. But some new media published works will rise the the surface and make a healthy profit while the rest turn into digital compost. Fear not – there will be millions trying – “There is a book in all of us” – the quote goes. Soon they will be available.
So what to do? Stop thinking about books. That’s where the vanity lies. People want to see a book – their book with their name on it – as a physical object on their bookshelf and in a bookshop window. The screen is the new delivery vehicle. Words, pictures, video, whatever are the medium. Anything is possible and those that break free of the shackles of print will probably be the winners. The book and the printed word have no God given right to be the delivery vehicle of future thought.
I’m throwing off the shackles of an old system and embracing the new – today – now – this moment :)
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Hi there Shoo,
Just a thought.
You might should consider to make a book or the creation of a book as a kickstarter.com or indiegogo.com project?
Have a look on this one as an example:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/599092525/the-order-of-the-stick-reprint-drive?ref=most-funded
Just sending positive minds to keep you thinking!
And thank you for sharing your videos and knowledge during all these processes =)
/Mojo
Hi Mojo,
many thanks for that. – I looked at that before and thought just the same thing myself!I will think about it some more! all the best
You are welcome.
But for the notice the link above shows a specific item which was rated as one of the highest in their history. But at same time it shows. that it is possible.
All the best
*Sending positive vibes*
Thanks – I’d seen that one in particular and was amazed — loving the positive vibes :) thanks
Hello
I’ve been following you for quite some time but never had the guts to send you a comment saying how very much i enjoy watching your online channel until tonight.
It’s 10:38pm in Perth, Australia where I live and I couldn’t sleep so instead of walking downstairs and making coffee I grabbed my iPad from my bedside table and watched a few of your videos.
I had so much fun….I truly enjoy your easy going, natural style – its inspirational !! :)) PleeeAaaSeee continue keeping it as organic as you can because that’s what makes it soooo enjoyable !!! :)))) can’t wait to see your children’s video come together….it’s an Amazing, exciting idea …thank you for sharing it with all of us. Wishing you all the very best with it …take care Lidia
Thank you for that Lidia. Its amazing to think people are watching my videos all around the world! I certainly intend to carry on. It’s hard work, but it is starting to pay off. Another year and maybe I can do it full time and the pressure will be off a bit. keep watching, but try and get some sleep too!
all the best