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Publishing is going through some difficult times. Book sales are down dramatically and no one seems to know how to fix the problem. What we are seeing is the result of years of “Wall Streetesque” problems.

But like a good novel, when common sense and responsibility seem to have flown out the window, two giant examples of hope have come into view.

The first is the self-published title by William P. Young, THE SHACK. This book spent months in the number one position of the NEW YORK TIMES trade paperback list and sold in excess of 3 million copies.

The second was just awarded best picture for 2008: "Slumdog Millionaire."

When the producer received his award he stated that this low-budget film without marketing money or muscle being named best picture (opening only ten theaters nationwide), was miraculous. I agree! Same for author Young and his book.

This proves that the underdog always has a chance. They always had hope. So when you complete your manuscript and fall into the “publishing mill” mentality that places cost in front of everything else, your results will not be unexpected. However, if you are creative, nothing can stand in your way of success. Set your goals and expect what is possible. Hope is an attitude that defines expectation, and it is available to everyone.

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Submitted by Jerry on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 17:20.

Inspiring

That is so inspiring!

My first book "50 Frogs, 5 Babes and a Bulldog" was published as an e-book in late July of last year. I was told by friends that an e-book would be hard to sell. However, my book has been selling slowly but steadily. Marketing it has been up to me and not easy. I was uplifted by your blog. It makes me feel that there is hope for my book.

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flyarb | Thu, 05/19/2011 - 16:52

Hope as an author

You make very good points and I have to say that I see the publishing situation in a positive light, rather than a negative one. The "gatekeepers" no longer have all the power. Some might think this is bad, that anyone who pounds away on a keyboard can now put their stuff out there. I say it's wonderful. We came to expect only excellence from the major publishers, but it wasn't always the case. Sometimes very poor quality manuscripts made their way into book form, and other times literary gems were rejected and ignored. Now the power is in the hands of the consumer to a greater degree than ever before. That's not to say every great book will become a success. It IS to say that now every book has a chance to be read, and the great ones are no longer sitting in a slush pile or File 13. Authors can publish and promote their own work easier than ever, and many are doing so. It's a hopeful new world for authors. Maybe not so happy now for the big publishers, but hey, they hogged the scene for decades. They can move over now.

wodkehawkinson | Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:05