Who knew? 05/04/2009
 

The dissolution of the publishing houses is well under way, and as with textiles and cars, the rest of the world will prove their superiority in a free market. With the death of 'English Literature' and the advent of 'literature' written in English – the market becomes free, and more simplified. Calls for quality on POD are the equivalent of Custer's last stand. As long as the writer writes in a language where 20,000+ people will get and appreciate it, the job's done and there's profit to be had.

The publishing industry reverts to true simplicity; regardless of race, colour, creed or education – Are there enough buyers on the globe to make this publication financially viable? That is the total sum of the publishing industry. It is no more than that. Asking Lee Sung Wong; "Have you read the classics?" May invoke the response: "Why, have you?" His classics and your classics are not one and the same. English structure, English grammar etc are no longer a priority. For example, many cultures tell stories in the second person POV. - It's a global market.

 


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