Hines is addressing the increasing sense of tension between traditionally published and self-published authors.
Jim C. Hines » The Gospels of Publishing
Hines is a very smart man.
Jim C. Hines » The Gospels of Publishing
You want “the real truth”? Here’s some truth for you.
There are authors doing ridiculously, amazingly well with traditional publishing.
There are authors doing incredibly, mind-blowingly well with self-publishing.
There aren’t a hell of a lot of people in either category.
Being a writer is hard work, no matter what path you choose.
Hines is a very smart man.