tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post3247521579806062939..comments2023-11-21T21:34:41.329-08:00Comments on Scott Nicholson: Five sips of Indie Kool-AidAuthor Scott Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09778999586794284457noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-54313404944464390072011-06-09T04:24:31.980-07:002011-06-09T04:24:31.980-07:00Interesting post Scott. I agree nothing stays the ...Interesting post Scott. I agree nothing stays the same. The one thing that could promote change of some form is the fact that there are no gatekeepers (the fact many self pubbed authors enjoy) and so there is a lot of poor material being self published. Any ideas how this might play out?crwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609642011288457976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-91295722979010389592011-06-01T16:10:12.597-07:002011-06-01T16:10:12.597-07:00There's only so long you get before the party&...There's only so long you get before the party's over, so I say we'd better enjoy this while it lasts.<br /><br />That being said, I think self-publishing will continue, and there will still be ways for the craftier authors to make money. It's like Whack-A-Mole -- you have to keep popping out of different holes. <br /><br />Some of our greatest literary geniuses were first and foremost self published. <br /><br />That being said, I'd like to make a few bucks before I'm good and dead, thank you very much. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the insightful post Scott! Always good to hear your perspective.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br /><a href="http://nicholaslasalla.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Nick</a><br /><br /><i>One More Day: An Urban Ghost Story</i> -- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-More-Day-ebook/dp/B004P1IZY8" rel="nofollow">Kindle</a> <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/One-More-Day/Nicholas-La-Salla/e/2940012326683" rel="nofollow">Nook</a><br /><i>Three Before Dark: A Collection Of Horrifying Tales</i> -- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Three-Before-Dark-Collection-ebook/dp/B004XZUYJK" rel="nofollow">Kindle</a>Nicholas La Sallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672628766188470171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-23704295083001403572011-05-29T14:38:03.369-07:002011-05-29T14:38:03.369-07:00Makes sense, John--the way things CURRENTLY are. D...Makes sense, John--the way things CURRENTLY are. Depends on how the license is written. People already are mad that one of the Big Six only allows 26 total checkouts of a title. If the license allows for unlimited copies and unlimited checkouts, it could be as simple as logging into your library's web site and downloading whichever book you want. As I understand, most libraries load up devices and then you have to check out that device, but I am not sure how cohesive or consistent any of the policies are.Author Scott Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778999586794284457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-23110872148558063272011-05-29T07:33:22.195-07:002011-05-29T07:33:22.195-07:00#3 -- Actually, the way it works, each library *sy...#3 -- Actually, the way it works, each library *system* would only need one copy. But then, that's already the case: I can borrow any book from any library in Maine through inter-library loan, which improves availability, but lessens the need for each library to buy a copy. For many of the books I read, there might be one copy of in the entire Maine library system. <br /><br />But here's the thing about digital library lending: again, you're competing against an entire system. The few times I've tried to borrow an e-book or MP3 audio book, I've been stuck in a long queue of people waiting to get the book. Library systems might buy more than one license so they can lend the books to more than one people at a time.John R. Platthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031328798487186988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-17133447426115475662011-05-29T06:54:12.422-07:002011-05-29T06:54:12.422-07:00Diversification!
ScottDiversification!<br /><br />ScottAuthor Scott Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778999586794284457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-80110437703147103452011-05-28T22:40:02.761-07:002011-05-28T22:40:02.761-07:00Agree with L.J., great post.
One thing that will...Agree with L.J., great post. <br /><br />One thing that will not change anytime soon - people will still read fiction. Long after you and I don't have to worry about a thing, the written word will still be a major source of entertainment. People will want fresh, original, topical content. Stories that resonate with their lives, but carry them far from the reality of them. That content, the written word, comes from authors - and I'm nobody's b*tch :): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bNE-5TVAmgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310295566869330208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129835172717195873.post-659104929003461422011-05-28T06:19:31.650-07:002011-05-28T06:19:31.650-07:00Excellent post. I treat my publishing company like...Excellent post. I treat my publishing company like a small business and the uncertainty in publishing makes it difficult to plan ahead. But I don't take anything for granted.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com