Postscript on Publishing

I have learned a huge amount through all the contributions made on this subject - both in the comments section and through individual e-mails. Many thanks once again.

Having said that, I still feel as if I am driving in the dark.

The only thing I feel sure of is that the world of books is going through a period of rapid change and that the change is going to get much faster over the coming years as digital readers spread. The publishing industry is not a system in equilibrium. And with the system out of equilibrium it is a time of opportunities for far-sighted writers, publishers and retailers.

Now, as promised, I'll shut up on this for a while!