The rift between authors and publishers grew more pronounced last week with the release and ensuing controversy surrounding Hugh Howey's Authorearnings Web site. Critics have accused Howey and his anonymous Data Magician of perpetuating horrible crimes against statistics. Supporters--most of them indie authors and indie author sympathizers - hailed Howey's conclusions as further evidence that authors no longer need publishers.
Hugh Howey and the Indie Author Revolt
24 February 2014
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