"For the first time in history, the discovery of writing talent will depend more on skill and persistence than on luck."
Really? Sure, the selection process will be less centralized, less monolithic. But way too many authors will still compete for way too little attention. And to win they will still need luck. Hopefully less, but still.
>"For the first time in history, the discovery of writing talent will depend more on skill and persistence than on luck."
No it will go back to patronage like it was a few hundred years ago.
But now instead of a dedication to the king to get your self-published book read, you need to know a famous blogger who will get it noticed by the NT or Oprah.
Really? Sure, the selection process will be less centralized, less monolithic. But way too many authors will still compete for way too little attention. And to win they will still need luck. Hopefully less, but still.