Tag Archives: gatekeepers in publishing

Warning Big Six Publishers: Don’t Follow Assad’s Lead!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Needless to say, the democratization of publishing is occurring, and if the Big Six try to suppress it, they might have NATO to deal with. Continue reading →

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Will Pubmission Reduce the Volume of Submissions to Your Slush Pile?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

No. Pubmission isn’t meant to be a gatekeeper. You are. We’ve said from the outset that editors and agents should remain the gatekeepers in publishing. You’re only as good as the writing talent you recruit. So why would you relinquish … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it time for Slush Pile 2.0?

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

The publishing industry is undergoing a major shift toward technological innovation. The rise of e-books and print-on-demand publishing has put pressure on traditional publishers to find new ways to make their production processes more efficient and cost effective. That’s where … Continue reading →

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