In this difficult year for everyone, and a few dates in the calendar changed to 2011 which hopefully will be much better, although the outlook is bleak, I wanted to share with you some notes on the publishing sector , that when some want to access one way or another even though they have already known within discourage you sometimes with their words.
After months of bickering, with rumors of all kinds that swarm through blogs, social networks, loud conversations in meetings and literary events or any other means, we can only clear one issue: the publishing industry is also in crisis. Sales have dropped significantly, endure developments increasingly less on the tables of the libraries, circulation of first editions are becoming smaller each day are returned books to the distributor and a host of other arguments that can make your hair stand the most painted edge.
If it is difficult to reach, it seems almost impossible to keep. Novice writers have to climb the equivalent of a dozen Everest to achieve his dream, but is that those who have already published one, two, three or more books are neither so easy. The publishers are the problems of other sector partners and put their beards to soak. The companies will not see their benefits cut in the best and not collapse with devastating losses in the worst of them, so they have to innovate or play safe. And over time has been appearing on the horizon the problem / salvation of the digital book without a clear path to follow to the dilemma facing us all.
But is that nobody is safe even got a good scare, but has signed a contract with a publisher, or his book is published and distributed more or less successful. I've known Several cases of writers who have regained the rights to their works, even after collecting the advance of publication, but his work is finally published. It's something crazy that I do not understand very well, for many costs incurred in the publication and distribution of this book do not understand who prefer losing money already paid for fear of possible failure of this edition.
Although there are other cases of gross and I became aware in recent weeks. A major publisher you all know, with major titles in thriller and historical developments which were always well placed in all libraries, it seems no sign of life. The authors attempt contact them by phone, mail or fax and get no response. Burofax nor had any result, as signed contracts, assignment of rights, settlement to be paid, and many details are in question, especially considering that in different forums says that company officials have run off with the wind cool to an unknown destination.
Many others may have seen some messages on social networks and groups created by writers who fail to collect the royalties owed, but that's another subject. Not to mention the cases of publishers publish much in favor of foreign authors who have had success with it so it's much more difficult. O publishers to send them a proposal to issue and tell you that right now only publish their literary prizes and little else. The outlook is grim, but we are not going to stop fighting.
I do not know if every day there are more people writing and less reading, but agencies and publishers are overwhelmed. Talent abounds in our bull hide and friendly countries with whom we share language. And we need to write because it is something inherent in us, almost like the air we breathe, we will continue to do so despite adverse circumstances. There is always hope on the horizon. Still out promising projects of small publishers that are released to the stormy waters so difficult of sailing at the moment, but his courage and bravery is the mirror in which we must look at us all. O initiatives such as the librinos, or different ways of approaching the digital challenge. Not to mention the success of authors recognized that reach far run in the millions, or second and subsequent editions of writers new to this market that have landed heavily on his literary debut.
We can not think that the future is just black, can be a gray shades that may one day show us the bright blue sky we all want to look at our particular horizon. And for that we must continue in the gap, fighting with all our strength. And like any another sector that price, we have to keep using that money to circulate and machinery does not stop. We continue to read, write, share intense moments with lovers of literature as we seek our dreams, because one can take away that illusion, that sublime moment that other colleagues have already accomplished and who apparently knows glory. Until then we just be patient, keep working and hope that the future may feel strongly these timid sun trying to poke behind the dark clouds of despair.
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