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New York Publishing's Decline
- New York Publishing is not dead but it is dying due to market disruptions like e-books and changing consumer habits.
- The rise of Kindle sales surpassing paperbacks signals a major shift in the publishing industry landscape.
Challenge of Noise in E-publishing
- E-publishing floods the market with books, creating noise that makes it hard for authors to be read.
- Traditional publishers acted as gatekeepers ensuring a minimum quality standard that is now lost.
The Role of Gatekeepers and Word of Mouth
- Removal of gatekeepers increased opportunities but did not change the ratio of successful professionals.
- Word of mouth remains crucial for discovery and readership in a crowded market.