Comments on: A Volatile Industry

By: Rumor Control | Steve Laube

Rumor Control | Steve Laube — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:01:43 +0000

[...] let me set the record straight. While there is no question that the publishing industry is in a mode of risk management, our agency is very healthy. We have the privilege of representing a large number of highly [...]

By: Lynnda Ell

Lynnda Ell — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:42 +0000

I agree, Steve, the publishing industry is in a volatile stage, right now. Big companies typically take a long time to change direction, but they have the benefit of diversivied assets to keep them going when transitions come. Literary agents, however – in my opinion – must be much more nimble is finding a profitable direction for their clients. If publishing houses are trying to think outside the box, I believe it would be even more of an imperative for literary agents, no matter how risk adverse either group is.

By: Annette M. Irby

Annette M. Irby — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:58:35 +0000

As a Christian writer, I’ve had to answer to the skeptics who question “Christian fiction, isn’t that an oxymoron? A lie?” But Jesus told “stories.” And they still impact hearts today, bringing people to a decision point. To believe, or not. Words change lives. That’s the goal and aspiration of Christian fiction. So, we ride this cycle through.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:21:59 +0000

What a good quote! So true. Thanks for the industry update. I’m curious as to where publishing is headed too.