I don’t understand self-publishing websites that keep posting articles by literary agents and other tied-to-the-industry people who, of course, don’t want to think about self-publishing as “real”.
Fine, whatever, but some of us are busy trying to do it, so I don’t see what’s helpful when people who claim to also be involved in this keep forwarding the bilious insults to our professionalism, intent, and talent — or else keep engaging in endless blather back and forth about whether it’s legitimate.
Whatever! I’m more interested in engaging with people who are taking their own work as far as it can go, sharing ideas and insights, inspiring each other — making something! This other stuff is pointless.
Indie publishers engaging in the “is self-publishing real?” online spitting contest are like a jilted lover sending a constant stream of e-mails to an ex. It’s not happening — do something else, or you’re a loser!
The industry is like an abusive ex, and our readers are the true love of our life. Which do you want to pay attention to?
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