Ebooks and Self-Publishing – A Dialog Between Authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath

A fascinating (and lengthy) discussion between authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath about the current state of the publishing industry and where things are heading.

Eisler is a New York Times Bestselling author who turned down a $500,000 book deal to go his own way and self-publish.

It’s working.

As in the music and movie industries, the gatekeepers of content distribution are slowly watching their power fade as the artists — the people who actually make stuff rather than just sell it — are finding ways to connect directly with their customers without requiring the services of middlemen and their markups.

Well worth a read.