Age Quote by J.A. Konrath
“Back in August, I wrote a post about the supposed race to the bottom with ebooks, refuting some nonsense written by an establishment bonehead. This meme won't die. People are still convinced that new ebooks are going to be priced at ten cents, and writers will starve, and this will cause a second Great Depression where banks will close and people will be forced to buy Kindles with food stamps, and then the earth will enter another ice age where all the bunnies will freeze to death.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: Publishing industry commentary, 2015
The author mocks exaggerated fears about ebook pricing and dystopian outcomes, emphasizing that such panic is unfounded.
In simple terms: Exaggerated worries about cheap ebooks are baseless.
Key Takeaway
Focus on realistic market trends rather than sensationalism.
Themes
publishing
economics
technology
media hype
consumer behavior
Mood
humorous
critical
informative
Type
satire
industry critique
commentary
When to use this quote
- author negotiations
- pricing strategy
- reader outreach
- industry forecasting
Key Concepts
price elasticity
digital disruption
market speculation
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors truly affect ebook pricing?
- How can authors balance affordability and earnings?
A Different Perspective
The satire may downplay legitimate concerns about author compensation.
