Amazon has changed the publishing industry, no doubt about that. And with all the griping I've been doing about traditional publishing not supporting their authors in this series, surely I'm at least considering self publishing for the future, right? Well, yes...but it's not as simple as it seems.

Amazon & traditional publishing 02:54
Amazon & self publishing 07:21
The value of traditional publishing 19:40
Full time author 22:57

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STUFF I MENTIONED
The Everything Store by Brad Stone https://amzn.to/3vD2PKZ
Interview with Lacy Williams about Kindle Unlimited https://www.authormedia.com/kindle-un...
Jeffrey Trachtenberg's Amazon piece in WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/they-own...
Amazon vs Hachette https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremygr...
Rapid release:
1 https://www.authormedia.com/why-rapid...
2 https://fantasy-hive.co.uk/2019/05/lo...
3 https://btleditorial.com/2020/06/30/r...
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WRITING/WORK STUFF
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/3soroc2
iPAPA laptop case: https://amzn.to/3slflwf
Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX
Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/3soroc2
iPAPA laptop case: https://amzn.to/3slflwf
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. https://amzn.to/3cStKui

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COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. https://amzn.to/31533Nu
Cold brew pitcher. https://amzn.to/3cSKVM9
Zulay milk frother. https://amzn.to/3r7DDJu

VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD
JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ
Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2
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