The Economics of Writing & Publishing in the Digital Age

Manjula Martin & Jane Friedman
On the right: Manjula Martin & Jane Friedman

This past week, I was interviewed along with my Scratch business partner, Manjula Martin, about the economic realities of writing and publishing during a very transformational time for the industry.

The interview was for an episode of an hour-long podcast by BoingBoing, The New Disruptors, hosted by Glenn Fleishman. I’ve pasted a few show notes below, to give you an idea of the wide-ranging territory we cover. Click here to find out more and listen.

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Greg Strandberg

Why can’t I just read?

Jane Friedman

Because there’s no transcription? 🙂

Greg Strandberg

Why are podcasts so popular? Why are sites so head over heels over them?

Jane Friedman

I might ask the same thing about video—I don’t like watching most video interviews. Honestly, I don’t listen to podcasts, either—so I understand your frustration.

I don’t think podcasts are any more popular than blogging or videos, but delivering content in a variety of mediums usually strengthens a brand’s reach. Some people prefer to watch/listen rather than read, and vice versa.

ahoving

there must be an app that transcribes podcasts

skyebluepink

I subscribed to Scratch but I’m not receiving the magazine. Where should I be looking to read it? Or listen? Will I receive notification when a new one is out?

Jane Friedman

You should’ve received an e-mail notification long ago, yes. Would you drop us a line at editors@scratchmag.net, with the name/e-mail address you used to subscribe? Thank you!

Amanda June Hagarty

Hey I recognize that lime green lanyard! So many great people were at AWP, I didn’t hardly get to see a tenth of them. Thanks for the post. I am putting this on my “reading” list for next week.

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