That's a definite yes! The path to traditional publishing has almost disappeared for many writers. It was tough a few years ago, now it is almost impossible for new writers to break into the market.
Late in 2008, a round of firings hit the publishing world. Heads rolled and salaries were frozen. A climate of fear pervaded. In that climate, editors became super cautious, refusing to go out on a limb and fight for a book that wasn't a sure thing.
But there's good news/bad news here. Ebooks and audio book sales which had impacted sales so significantly actually offered a way forward for independent authors with sufficient savvy to publish their own work.
There is a way forward. Next time we'll discuss Createspace and Lulu versus other self-publishing options.
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