Originally posted at Fan To Pro.
After reading this article on Michael Stackpoole's ideas about where fiction is going, my usual speculation urges came to the forefront. I began to wonder what might a viable model be for publishing internet fiction that would go around the big publishers, or at least let one build a reputation and an audience.
Understand of course I am NOT a professional writer (I've been published professionally, which is no where near the same). This is pure geek theory, so take it as you will, and make sure that grain of salt has friends.
So, here goes – what I see as a viable model for fiction publishing in the future.