tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post484841346368183091..comments2024-02-09T16:00:40.486+01:00Comments on Edith's Miscellany: The Importance of Being... PerseverantEdith LaGrazianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-89475124957238582652013-03-18T08:03:56.052+01:002013-03-18T08:03:56.052+01:00It's true, Arabella, that self-publishing and ...It's true, Arabella, that self-publishing and books on demand can be a good alternative to usual publishing, the trouble is - at least here in the German-speaking world - that one such book makes it almost impossible to convince the well-known publishers to accept you as an author later on. It ruins your reputation.<br />I agree with you that it would be nice to see more publishers taking the risk of bringing out books that don't serve the popular market. They might be surprised by the demand.Edith LaGrazianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-35286147246219285902013-03-18T03:55:04.604+01:002013-03-18T03:55:04.604+01:00The online environment now offers a democratic alt...The online environment now offers a democratic alternative to traditional media, although online and self publishing options have their own perils and there is much to be said for the art of good, professional editing.<br />I just wish that the popular market, what is percieved as selling well was not the only factor in determining what is actually published.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.com