New Author Turns Down Publication Offer In Favor Of Self-Publishing

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Author Nick Shamhart released his first novel after pulling out from a publication deal at the last minute. He wanted to keep the autonomy of his work and not make changes just to suit demographics.

Cleveland, OH (I-Newswire) November 2, 2011 - Rapid Changes in Book Publishing Give Readers and Writers More Options
Author Nick Shamhart released the first novel “Grey” of his new paranormal fantasy series this week. It is available on Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Apple’s IBookstore, and Sony Reader.
After months of talks with the publishing industry the author turned down an offer of conventional publication in favor of publishing his work in an eBook. This allowed Nick more autonomy and responsibility with his work. He designed his own cover art and enlisted private editors.
There are many changes occurring within and more on the horizon for the publishing world. It can be difficult for a new artist to break into any medium. The changes that have piggybacked onto the advent of the internet, with social media leading the charge, have allowed budding artists to take the initiative and strike out on their own. With the literary industries heavyweights Stephen King recently releasing an eBook only story and Amazon hiring their own authors in an attempt to “cut out the middlemen” - the publishing house - those changes are happening fast.
Nick wanted to be on the cusp of these changes by considering the environmental and economic advantages that eBooks provide the public. He priced his work at a dollar and ninety-nine cents. After the distributors take their percentage, he will see the same profits he would have if he had signed with a publisher, without charging the reader more.
Nick Shamhart launched his online writing career with a social media campaign that includes his website where readers can contact him with questions, comments, or find information on up and coming releases.

About Nick Shamhart:
Nick Shamhart is a novelist who writes any genre of fiction that tickles his fancy.

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