I am interrupting my series on e-books (and will try to post about it later, if I have time--but this message is just screaming to be heard) to post a video about the younger generation, the digital revolution and the future of publishing.
I found this, BTW, on the Kindle Korner forum. Please just watch it--all the way through.
This is my answer to anyone who says, "Kids don't read anymore." Bullsh*t. They most certainly do.
People (even young ones) still love stories. That hasn't changed. What's changing is how they're delivered.
Publishers and authors need to adapt to new technologies. Don't dismiss the kids--they're the future market. (Hell, even elderly people use Kindles.)
As someone who commented on the forum about this video asked, "Hey, any publishers out there? Are you listening?"
ADDENDUM: Okay, I can see some of you are skeptical. (Admit it! The first step to addressing a problem is to admit you have one.) Okay, fine.
Check out the index from the April issue of Southern Review of Books. Take a look at number 17. What's it say? (Read it out loud.)
"Books overtake games as most popular iPhone apps."
Louder! I didn't hear you. :)
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