A panel of authors discussed the state of the publishing industry. The focus of discussion was how electronic media and the Internet has moved the power of publishing from corporations to individual authors. Topics included the changes in publishing patterns that would be brought on by the permanent availability of books that have been stored electronically and how searching on Google differs from traditional marketing. Self-published authors, including Jason Barger, participated from the audience. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience.


The panel of BookExpo America 2009 “Do Publishers Still Hold the Keys to the Kingdom? A Panel of Authors Weigh In” was held Friday, May 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. on the Downtown Author Stage.