"Sorry, but I don't have time to watch all this.  This guy rambles on. Apparently he loves his print book. I have never suffered from this syndrome. At the moment I have boxes and boxes of my hc RASHOMON GATE cluttering up a closet. There…"

"There's an important distinction between "writing to an audience" and "knowing your audience.""

"That's called "a challenge." :)"

"I suppose that's like saying—and I'm not disagreeing with you—but it's a bit like having a bookstore signing where an author autographs and sells 10 or 20 books. It's not a huge amount, but you never know about the…"

"I do think there are some writers who are simply writers with an (often reluctant) marketing fringe, and other sales-savvy writers who'd actually rather market than write. I've always admired those right brain/left brain souls who can tell…"

"All from advertising?!I agree; worked for TV. Everyone on a hit TV show (think "best seller") still gets paid. I'm not saying it's right (it is, indeed, rather sickening)... but if ones words are being read, I suppose that's…"

"At least, in bookstores, you have a reasonable expectation of a "polished" product. A title on the shelf has been through several filters. On Amazon, you can download thousands of titles for free, or under $1, and often get what…"

"Of course, when that pesky magnetic solar pulse wipes out all our hard drives, we'll be glad all those "how-to" books survive in print. Score one for pulp."

"No wonder she chose this site, as crime writers are a particularly wealthy sort."

"Amazon booths! Great idea. Like the old photo booths. One friendly face in each... the best of both worlds!"

"It didn't hurt "The Talented Mr. Ripley." I suppose it's possible to build morality into the darkest of epics, if one chooses to do so."

"I agree. I was a diehard paper fan until I picked up my first iPad—realized I could tuck 1000 novels under my arm, highlight sections, reference parts, take notes, read at night without a lamp... and play poker.I do think paper books will…"

"Ditto!!"

"Good story will trump bad writing, but... too bad isn't it?"

"I think the 'death of editing' has a great deal to do with it. Change isn't always for the best. I do hope some of the traditional necessities (like editing, long-term author/publisher relationships) return. Or find their way back to…"