Don’t Believe the Hype: What the Amazon / Hachette Tiff Really Means (or Doesn’t) for Normal Authors

“Should I worry about this Amazon-Hachette stuff?”

I’m surprised how many times I’ve heard this question from writing clients who aren’t published by Hachette, and sometimes aren’t even published at all. But the sound bites sound ominous.

“The book industry is being held hostage by a company far more interested in selling flat screen TV’s, diapers, and groceries…. they are prepared to sacrifice a diverse publishing ecosystem to achieve retail dominance.” –American Booksellers Association CEO Or...