2015 - 18th Annual Steven Galovich Memorial Student Symposium
Presentation Title
Self-Publishing and E-Books in the Book Industry
Location
Library 1st floor
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between rising trends of self-publishing authorship and e-book readership. Findings are based on qualitative research, including interviews with eleven self-published authors, two academic research librarians, and analyses of online discussion forums on the subjects of self-publishing and e-books. This research reveals that online self-publishing platforms such as Lulu and Amazon’s Kindle Direct have become an additional publishing outlet that allow authors to overcome barriers to entry, achieve creative expression, and directly connect with readers. And yet, self-published authors continue to struggle for legitimacy against institutionalized systems of gatekeeping and authority in the traditional publishing industry.
Presentation Type
Individual Presentation
Start Date
4-7-2015 10:30 AM
End Date
4-7-2015 11:45 AM
Panel
The Shifting Cultures of Media Industries
Panel Moderator
Camille Johnson-Yale
Field of Study for Presentation
Communication
Self-Publishing and E-Books in the Book Industry
Library 1st floor
This study examines the relationship between rising trends of self-publishing authorship and e-book readership. Findings are based on qualitative research, including interviews with eleven self-published authors, two academic research librarians, and analyses of online discussion forums on the subjects of self-publishing and e-books. This research reveals that online self-publishing platforms such as Lulu and Amazon’s Kindle Direct have become an additional publishing outlet that allow authors to overcome barriers to entry, achieve creative expression, and directly connect with readers. And yet, self-published authors continue to struggle for legitimacy against institutionalized systems of gatekeeping and authority in the traditional publishing industry.