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The book world has lost the plot

 

That publishers and writers are struggling is not news. That something needs to change in connecting with readers too. But what? That is the big question no one has an answer to yet. Publishers have rapidly lost their prestige, their monopoly and often their canal houses. On the other hand, the phenomenon of self-publishing is on the rise.

'Something needs to be done,' also acknowledges Martijn David of the General Publishers Group. 'And in many areas in d...

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Linda Huijsmans

Linda Huijsmans is a journalist and writer of family books, interviews, reports, reviews and background stories. While doing so, she often comes across wonderful little stories that are more than worth telling. You will find them here: www.lindahuijsmans.nl/you-are-hereView Author posts

 

That publishers and writers are struggling is not news. That something needs to change in connecting with readers too. But what? That is the big question no one has an answer to yet. Publishers have rapidly lost their prestige, their monopoly and often their canal houses. On the other hand, the phenomenon of self-publishing is on the rise.

'Something needs to be done,' also acknowledges Martijn David of the General Publishers Group. 'And in many areas in d...

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