By: Marcia King-Gamble
www.lovemarcia.com
It’s the end of the year wrap up, and I’m here to tell you
that everything old is new again. Yes,
it’s true life is cyclical. Trends come and trends go, and whatever is out is merely
on hiatus and back in again.
I’m predicting that
in the coming year you will see a huge return to traditional publishing. This
prediction may be in contrast to what others have shared. I for one believe that this is the year of the
hybrid author. What better time for Indies to get a foot in the traditional
publishing door.
We’d all agree that tablets are here to stay. In a society
constantly on the run, the mobile device is not going anywhere. While I much
prefer to do my reading cuddled up with a paperback that I can hold, caress and
smell the paper while ogling the hottie on the cover, electronic reading devices rule
the day. How else can voracious readers have access to new material without
having to tote around a huge bag or check a suitcase if on a long trip?
Hybrid author are in. Hybrid meaning, an
author who is both self-published and published by a traditional house. This versatile author has always had a further
reach. And what better time than now to make your move back to traditional
publishing or get published for the first time. Publishers are hungry for new talent.
For the last several years big name authors have been slowly
making the journey from traditional publishing to self. That's LaNora (Nora Roberts) and former RWA president Cindy Kirk above. This mass exodus began
when the news sank in that unknown Indies were pulling in six figures, some in
only a few months. Over time advances had been slowly decreasing, and those with
no day job quickly had to find alternative means to making ends meet. Authors brushed off unsold manuscripts and
got their rights back then published themselves.
Next year social media will reign. If you think it’s already King watch the
entire dynasty come into its own. That’s a good thing for authors on a limited
advertising budget. It’s your opportunity
to engage your reader and get your social media face on. There will be cyber parties
galore and more communities of readers speaking to each other, dictating new trends.
Speaking of parties, we The Generistas are having our
holiday blast on Tuesday (yes, tomorrow) January 15th starting at 7
pm (EST) 4pm (PST). Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1066472996710868/
There will be prizes and an incredible line-up of industry
talent!
Come meet Harlequin’s Vice President of Editorial, Dianne
Moggy and hear her predictions for 2016
7.00 - 730 Dianne Moggy (VP Editorial Harlequin)
7.30 - 8.00 Judith Ashley
8.00 - 8.30 Sandra Madden
8.30- 9.00 Madelle Morgan
9.00 -9.30 Marcia King-Gamble
9.30-10.00 Sophia Knightly
10.00- 10.30 Sarah Raplee
10.30- 11.00 Alyssa Maxwell
11.00 -11.30 Paty Jager
11.30-12.00 Debra Holland
7.30 - 8.00 Judith Ashley
8.00 - 8.30 Sandra Madden
8.30- 9.00 Madelle Morgan
9.00 -9.30 Marcia King-Gamble
9.30-10.00 Sophia Knightly
10.00- 10.30 Sarah Raplee
10.30- 11.00 Alyssa Maxwell
11.00 -11.30 Paty Jager
11.30-12.00 Debra Holland
12.00- 12.30 Mary Leo
Join me at 9.00 pm EST when I’ll be talking about my soon to
be released book, Just You!
I hope to see you there.
Happy Holidays and keep on reading! Visit me on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/Marcia-King-Gamble-12364168212/
Marcia King Gamble
www.lovemarcia.com
3 comments:
You may be right about the future, Marcia. I'd like a hybrid career!
Love the cover for Just You! Can't wait to learn more at the party tomorrow!
It's the way to go, Sarah. Thanks for stopping by!
You are not the only one touting hybrid as the hot path to success (or at least more success). So are you recommending indie published authors start or continue to submit to traditional houses?
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