Hello there. Happy Writemas!
Boy I know how to pick the most controversial questions. Like all the previous (and future) questions, please note that your viewpoint may differ from mine. It's okay. We live in a diverse world!
Question #3
What is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?
As an Indie author, there are two unethical practices that sicken me. The first is small publishing companies that rip authors off. Some authors have fallen prey to publishing companies who promise what they cannot deliver. We live in a competitive market no matter what you write; however, thousands of dollars are wasted for printing of books at these small publishing companies. You can be ripped off without even realizing it. I am not saying all small publishing companies are bad. I am saying research is your friend!
The second unethical practice in the industry as a whole is the large (SUPER large) amount of printed books that sit in warehouses and remain unsold. I absolutely LOVE Print-on-Demand. You may be asking "How is this unethical?" The way I view our industry makes this a moral issue. Thousands upon thousands of unsold books sit in warehouses. The use of fossil fuels and the use of trees to do that...well for me it is a moral obligation.
And that is something we all have to decide as we take steps in our own careers.
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