The Future of Publishing #4 by Nick Morgan

Nick Morgan wrote an excellent piece titled “What is the Future of Publishing?” in Forbes. In it Morgan talks about where he thinks the future looms for publishing. It is a great and kind of obvious take on things, put into perspective by a master communicator.

We especially liked #4, but by all means check out the article:

4.  Hybrid self-publishing companies are the other winners.  A group of new companies are creating a smart hybrid model that will be the other winner in the future.  This model pays the author no advance; in fact, often the author pays the publisher for its services rendered.  But it offers some editorial help, and creates a marketing plan for the book, unlike the old model of self-publishing which simply printed books, delivered in boxes to your door.  Many authors in the future will use this smart modern makeover of self-publishing.