A famous writer has been reported to have gone his own way,self publishing on Amazon,Joe Simpson
had a huge dispute with his publisher of 25 years, Jonathon Cape.
Joe Simpson famous for being the author of Touching the Void.Amazon kindle have sixty percent of digital
book sales,they pay up to 75% royalty as opposed to the publishers measly 25%.
Joe was tired of arguing with his publisher,many big publishers like to intimidate their authors,threatening to
cancel publication,if they do not accept the royalties offered.
He is not alone many authors are now self publishing on Amazon kindle,smash words,create space and more.
It is a new revolution that leaves the old school publishing houses looking toward a bleak future,unless they embrace
the change and deal fairly with authors.
had a huge dispute with his publisher of 25 years, Jonathon Cape.
Joe Simpson famous for being the author of Touching the Void.Amazon kindle have sixty percent of digital
book sales,they pay up to 75% royalty as opposed to the publishers measly 25%.
Joe was tired of arguing with his publisher,many big publishers like to intimidate their authors,threatening to
cancel publication,if they do not accept the royalties offered.
He is not alone many authors are now self publishing on Amazon kindle,smash words,create space and more.
It is a new revolution that leaves the old school publishing houses looking toward a bleak future,unless they embrace
the change and deal fairly with authors.