Speaking of changes in publishing....
Every once in a while I'll write here about changes in the publishing industry. I haven't really gone in depth about my thoughts on print-on-demand, new media, podcsting, etc., probably because my own thoughts are still somewhat fuzzy on this topic. However, the rise of the "cell-phone" novel in Japan definitely provides some serious food for thought.
According to the New York Times, in Japan:
Of last year’s 10 best-selling novels, five were originally cellphone novels, mostly love stories written in the short sentences characteristic of text messaging but containing little of the plotting or character development found in traditional novels. What is more, the top three spots were occupied by first-time cellphone novelists, touching off debates in the news media and blogosphere.
If an 18 year old can sell 400,000 copies of the print novel originally tapped out on her cell-phone and posted on the web, I think that without a doubt, we're all in for big changes in how books are published, promoted and sold.
It's really too bad the keyboard on my cellphone sucks....
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