Comments on: RWA and Digital Publishing: It’s Time for New Think http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/ Required Reading Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:33:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Case for #RWAChange | Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-77 The Case for #RWAChange | Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:20:16 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-77 [...] Kroszer notes that suppressing information about digital publishing isn’t the way to decrease disinformation among the [...] [...] Kroszer notes that suppressing information about digital publishing isn’t the way to decrease disinformation among the [...]

]]> By: Maggie Jaimeson http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Maggie Jaimeson Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:46:33 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-76 Thank you for doing a marvelous job of pointing out the current conflict and coming up with a good idea. This is an issue that has caused a great deal of heartache on both sides. I hope RWA takes you up on it and we come out with some solid, reasoned, and well-represented data and policies. Thank you for doing a marvelous job of pointing out the current conflict and coming up with a good idea. This is an issue that has caused a great deal of heartache on both sides.

I hope RWA takes you up on it and we come out with some solid, reasoned, and well-represented data and policies.

]]> By: Make Love not War « Beth Yarnall http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Make Love not War « Beth Yarnall Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:28:04 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-74 [...] wanted to also include an article written by Kassia Krozser (linked here)on Quartet Press (an upstart romance e-publisher) in which she offers suggestions and solutions on [...] [...] wanted to also include an article written by Kassia Krozser (linked here)on Quartet Press (an upstart romance e-publisher) in which she offers suggestions and solutions on [...]

]]> By: Marie-Nicole Ryan http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Marie-Nicole Ryan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:51:31 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-71 Thanks for the insightful post, Kassia. As an e-published author, I've watched this issue develop over the years I've been a RWA member. It never seems to change. As soon as e-publishers were able to meet their "recognition" standards, RWA's board found a new way to complicate the issue. It's always something, from changing the requirements for PAN membership (I'm a PAN member) to changing the requirements for entering the RITA. It makes me tired, but I'm not willing to just go away. That's what the RWA board wants. Thanks for the insightful post, Kassia. As an e-published author, I’ve watched this issue develop over the years I’ve been a RWA member. It never seems to change. As soon as e-publishers were able to meet their “recognition” standards, RWA’s board found a new way to complicate the issue. It’s always something, from changing the requirements for PAN membership (I’m a PAN member) to changing the requirements for entering the RITA.

It makes me tired, but I’m not willing to just go away. That’s what the RWA board wants.

]]> By: Kwana http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Kwana Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:54:52 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-70 Wonderful post, Kassia. Knowledge is power. Thanks. Wonderful post, Kassia. Knowledge is power. Thanks.

]]> By: jim duncan http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-69 jim duncan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:54:52 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-69 It occurs to me that RWA needs to accept one thing. They need to accept that digital publishing is a viable and legitimate course for romance authors to pursue. Regardless of all the ins and outs of what and how to educate the members, what standards for epubs should be, etc., they would be forced to deal with all of these issues if they just admitted it. They have all sorts of mechanisms in place to help their members pursue a romance writing career. So, why are they being so pig-headed about it? Is it truly that difficult to accept digital publishing as a viable medium? Traditional pubs seem to think it is. Pershing spoke of acting with caution and prudence, but there is such a thing as dragging your feet for so long that you miss the boat. RWA is suppose to be a leader for romance writers. They are suppose to be the best organization for romance writers to join to pursue a writing career. They are running the risk of being considered elitist and out of touch with the realities of publishing. They are a great organization in a lot of ways, but seriously RWA, get off your asses and address this. Don't drop the ball. It occurs to me that RWA needs to accept one thing. They need to accept that digital publishing is a viable and legitimate course for romance authors to pursue. Regardless of all the ins and outs of what and how to educate the members, what standards for epubs should be, etc., they would be forced to deal with all of these issues if they just admitted it. They have all sorts of mechanisms in place to help their members pursue a romance writing career. So, why are they being so pig-headed about it? Is it truly that difficult to accept digital publishing as a viable medium? Traditional pubs seem to think it is. Pershing spoke of acting with caution and prudence, but there is such a thing as dragging your feet for so long that you miss the boat. RWA is suppose to be a leader for romance writers. They are suppose to be the best organization for romance writers to join to pursue a writing career. They are running the risk of being considered elitist and out of touch with the realities of publishing. They are a great organization in a lot of ways, but seriously RWA, get off your asses and address this. Don’t drop the ball.

]]> By: Fiona Vance http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Fiona Vance Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:32:57 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-68 Hear, hear. Those of us in digital publishing are just as career minded as those in print. We just have different career goals, and waiting ten years for "the call" isn't one of them. Especially when we have great books "now," published in other formats, that our readers are telling us they love. Which we're getting paid for, too. But without some support from "inside," the only alternative to many of us not interested in taking our chances with the Print Publishing Lottery is to leave the organization. Already groups are springing up all over the 'Net, and organizing to form a new Romance Writer's association, focused on all business models, not the traditional "brick and mortar" publishing. I'm happy to see some inside RWA open to the idea that there is more than one accepted business model for romance authors, and more than one marketplace clamoring to buy our well-written, "professional" quality romances, in whatever format. Fiona Vance Hear, hear. Those of us in digital publishing are just as career minded as those in print. We just have different career goals, and waiting ten years for “the call” isn’t one of them. Especially when we have great books “now,” published in other formats, that our readers are telling us they love. Which we’re getting paid for, too. But without some support from “inside,” the only alternative to many of us not interested in taking our chances with the Print Publishing Lottery is to leave the organization. Already groups are springing up all over the ‘Net, and organizing to form a new Romance Writer’s association, focused on all business models, not the traditional “brick and mortar” publishing. I’m happy to see some inside RWA open to the idea that there is more than one accepted business model for romance authors, and more than one marketplace clamoring to buy our well-written, “professional” quality romances, in whatever format.

Fiona Vance

]]> By: Lyn Washington http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Lyn Washington Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:20:07 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-67 Thank you. You have said what I've been thinking, but in a much cooler, more reasoned way. Thank you. You have said what I’ve been thinking, but in a much cooler, more reasoned way.

]]> By: Kristen Painter http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Kristen Painter Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:12:12 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-66 I'm not crazy about the term "war" - I don't believe anyone on the epublishing side wants to "conquer" RWA. Most on the digital side who are willing to step up do so because they like RWA and don't want to see it go the way of the dinosaur. (RWA already has one foot in the tar pit.) It could be a great advocate and educational force for authors and writers interested in and involved in digital publishing. It's not. Your post does a phenomenal job of highlighting so many of the pertinent facts and arguments. Thank you for your wise words. I’m not crazy about the term “war” – I don’t believe anyone on the epublishing side wants to “conquer” RWA. Most on the digital side who are willing to step up do so because they like RWA and don’t want to see it go the way of the dinosaur. (RWA already has one foot in the tar pit.)

It could be a great advocate and educational force for authors and writers interested in and involved in digital publishing. It’s not.

Your post does a phenomenal job of highlighting so many of the pertinent facts and arguments. Thank you for your wise words.

]]> By: Jennifer McKenzie http://quartetpress.com/blog/ebooks/rwa-and-digital-publishing-its-time-for-new-think/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Jennifer McKenzie Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:55:32 +0000 http://quartetpress.com/?p=130#comment-65 Fantastic post. Fantastic post.

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