This is a great piece. You make a lot of important points. I would add that so far few indie authors are making a crap load of money, but that the point is not to be a millionaire with "six-figure sales" monthly, but to earn a decent living. You're right that getting noticed is a barrier. I would say that publishing quality stories and non-fiction isn't so much a barrier as a goal. Over time, and I mean the next decade, a lot of indies are going to be able to lay claim to a "decent living" with maybe sales of $4,000 - $6,000 a month, just like teachers, accountants, and IT programmers. Nothing fancy, nothing earth shattering, just food on the table, a mortgage payment, and savings for kids' college payments. Working hard and being creative will be the norm.
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