tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post6399370592514882618..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: Survival of the SmartestUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-53902458473621310642011-04-02T14:09:00.072-04:002011-04-02T14:09:00.072-04:00Amen to that, Angela! :-)Amen to that, Angela! :-)Susan McBridehttp://SusanMcBride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-18518624955890611202011-04-01T20:10:32.779-04:002011-04-01T20:10:32.779-04:00It's an interesting world for sure. But what d...It's an interesting world for sure. But what doesn't change is that there will always be a demand for strong writing. I know with self publishing it opens the door to everyone, but eventually consumers will have to become quality savvy in order to get good product. I think author branding will become very, very important in the coming years, and to get fans, you need to write the best book you can, right? <br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-89225934063424216922011-03-31T09:53:55.386-04:002011-03-31T09:53:55.386-04:00I don't think print books are going away any t...I don't think print books are going away any time soon. I have a feeling e-book sales will level off (if they haven't already), at least for decades or so, until several generations of print lovers disappear from the planet. I loved the irony of Barry Eisler walking away from St. Martin's and Amanda Hocking signing with them! Just goes to show, it's anybody's game right now. And even a very astute e-book author sees value in having a traditional publisher. I think, as writers, we just have to keep exploring our creative brains and concocting stories people want to read. That part is never going to vanish, as it's essential to all formats of publishing. All additional formats do is expose our words to a larger audience (and some might say, younger). It sure makes for an interesting discussion, though! Thanks, Maria! :-)Susan McBridehttp://SusanMcBride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-47251295826817560572011-03-31T09:34:56.308-04:002011-03-31T09:34:56.308-04:00I hate change of any kind, so these kinds of stori...I hate change of any kind, so these kinds of stories terrify me. But eventually, we'll all have to adjust and change our thinking. I'll be right behind the rest of you, waiting to see what happens. MaggieThe Stiletto Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667670723330755598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-13196628966664625712011-03-31T09:32:28.742-04:002011-03-31T09:32:28.742-04:00Every day there's some new publishing developm...Every day there's some new publishing development. It's really something to watch - and be a part of.Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-6981600370903106652011-03-31T07:38:38.577-04:002011-03-31T07:38:38.577-04:00Excellent blog, Maria. This is an exciting (and sc...Excellent blog, Maria. This is an exciting (and scary) time for writers. You're absolutely right -- people are still going to read, so we need to continue to write.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />MarianThe Stiletto Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667670723330755598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-56478592543431632282011-03-31T07:00:32.154-04:002011-03-31T07:00:32.154-04:00I've been following this closely too. I don...I've been following this closely too. I don't think anyone in publishing really knows what's the next big thing or who is the next big thing. They both have great followings and that will definitely help. I'm so happy for both of them. I'm glad there are so many options for writers now.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.com