Re: The death of an industry innovator

I don't know if that, but certainly along those lines. But it would have 
to have commercial viability. At this point I see it as more amatter for 
discussion. Probably desultory :-) for a while, but waiting that bright 
idea, and leader with time to organise. I don't think it should be a 
mini-Amazon. I see it more as a straight selling site, with strong 
customer relations.

But also with commitment by a lot of micro, mini and small publishers. 
And it could not be an exclusive sales site, but it might work with some 
combination of a social site style presence for authors and publishers. 
If thought through well it would have that flexibility and speed that 
would keep it at the forefront of change, as well as serving the markets 
that haven't changed :-) .

I am not sure of the main ingredients, never mind the detail. But I am 
clear the big players do not serve smaller publishers and authors well. 
For some the big players will remain a better sales point. I believe 
that for most this would be a refreshing alternative with greater income 
potential. But potential is a starting idea, hard thinking and work 
would be needed.

Joseph [A thought struck and bruised me: if it served as a contact point 
for fan bases it might build as a very effective platform.]

On 16/11/2012 21:03, Brenna Lyons wrote:
>
>
>
> If you mean a Fictionwise type store but run by us... EPIC actually
> discussed that some years ago, but it was decided no one had time to 
> run it,
> maintain it, and organize it. And hiring people to do it for us just meant
> we'd have terms we like in contract, but we'd still have to suck up 
> all the
> usual costs into overhead...and we'd have to compete against
> already-established storefronts. Sigh... Does sound like a lovely idea,
> though.
>
> Brenna
>



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