The Pitfalls of POD & Self-Publishing
At a time when mainstream publishers are cutting costs, laying off editors and lowering the number of new books they publish, many beginning writers are turning to self-publishing. And this makes sense. In a time of difficulties, art has a way of flourishing, defying any constraints.In fact, hard times seem to inspire heightened creativity. But more work needs to be put in ensuring the production of good-quality works. Yes, this expectation is legitimate; the expectation of quality in art, especially if we expect readers to pay for our art and enjoy it. POD publishing companies are seeing rising profits. Lulu, Authorhouse, iuniverse and others are busy helping writers fulfill their dreams or nightmares. Lulu CEO claimed at the beginning of the year that Lulu has contributed to the highest number of books of bad poetry in the history of mankind, and he was right. It wouldn't be surprising to learn that those remarks may even have led to an upsurge in profits; desperate writer...